2023: Top 10 Power Forward Prospects (Summer Edition)
The 2023 rankings in North Carolina have been updated following the summer season. Here’s a look at the Top 10 Power Forward prospects to track. Tyler Thompson Tyler Thompson 6'6" | PF Panther Creek | 2023 State NC | 6’6…
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Continue ReadingThe 2023 rankings in North Carolina have been updated following the summer season. Here’s a look at the Top 10 Power Forward prospects to track.
Tyler Thompson Tyler Thompson 6'6" | PF Panther Creek | 2023 State NC | 6’6 | Panther Creek
Thompson is an anchor on the defensive end that protects the rim and battles on the boards, especially for second chance points. His motor is unmatched and hard to defend against given his length and strength at 6-foot-6. He’s an emerging name for all levels to keep an eye on as the top power forward prospect in the class currently.
Mekhi Grant Mekhi Grant 6'9" | C Word of God | 2023 State NC | 6’9 | Combine Academy
Grant is a versatile prospect that has really improved his body over the summer and is a much more athletic forward in the frontcourt as a result. He’s getting downhill with ease on the perimeter and finishing at the rim. In the post, his length is even more useful given his strength now. He’ll be one to watch in the frontcourt with Robert Dillingham Robert Dillingham 6'2" | CG Donda Academy | 2023 #9 Nation CA-S running the show. He holds offers from NC State and Wichita State.
Ta’Korrie Faison Ta’Korrie Faison 6'7" | PF Goldsboro | 2023 State NC | 6’5 | Goldsboro
Faison was a mainstay in the Goldsboro rotation in 2019-20, producing 14.2 ppg, 7.3 rpg and 1.2 bpg. He’s a physically imposing forward at 6-foot-5 that can attack from the perimeter and on the block. As he learns to be a bigger presence on the defensive end, look for his stock to rise in this class.
Joseph Bachman Joseph Bachman 6'8" | PF Greensboro Day | 2023 State NC | 6’8 | Laney
Bachman was a reserve on the varsity squad at Laney this past season, posting 3.4 ppg and 3.2 rpg but since then, he’s emerged as a prospect that’s relentless rebounding the ball, especially on the offensive end. He’s got a relentless motor that allows him to battle on the glass for buckets and does well protecting the rim on the defensive end using his length. His role should grow at Laney in 2020-21.
Addison Archer Addison Archer 6'7" | PF Chase | 2023 State NC | 6’7 | Victory Christian
Archer is a new name in the Victory Christian rotation after averaging 16.8 ppg, 9.0 rpg and 1.0 bpg at Chase High School. He’s a long, wiry forward prospect that can attack the rim and finish in traffic using his length and athleticism. He put up 10 double-doubles as a freshman as well. Winthrop has offered him already.
Jaybron Harvey Jaybron Harvey 6'5" | PF Southern Durham | 2023 State NC | 6’5 | Southern Durham
Harvey is an emerging forward prospect with a ton of strength and athleticism that he uses well to protect the rim and play a solid option in the pick-and-roll game. He’s got a solid IQ on the floor and gets to the paint using his frame well to establish position. He’ll be one to track on all levels in the Durham area at Southern Durham High School.
Abrahm Driver Abrahm Driver 6'7" | PF Bull City Prep | 2023 State NC | 6’8 | Bull City Prep
Driver is a recent reclass that’ll move to a loaded Bull City Prep rotation where he’ll add a ton of depth in the frontcourt. He can play either foward spot and can even do work on the perimeter when given space. He’s got nice size and mobility at 6-foot-8 that should bode well for him in 2020-21. Colleges take interest.
Elijah Strong Elijah Strong 6'8" | PF Myers Park | 2023 State #230 Nation NC | 6’8 | Myers Park
Strong is a forward prospect with a ton of potential in the all-around game. He’s got nice handles and mobility already and uses his size well to get to the paint and finish with authority. He’s one of a few young prospects at Myers Park worth tracking.
Will Bostic Will Bostic 6'5" | PF NC GBBA National | 2023 NC | 6’5 | West Johnston
Bostic is an underrated talent that did well on the grassroots scene this past season with No Guts No Glory. He’s got a nice skill set for a prospect of his size which allows him to operate as a trail-man in the fast break but also has a knack for attacking the rim and finishing with authority. His athleticism is something to marvel at. He’ll be a name to watch at West Johnston after appearing on the JV squad in 2019-20.
Horace Smith Horace Smith 6'6" | PF Kinston | 2023 State NC | 6’6 | Kinston
Smith is the latest prospect in a long line of versatile forwards at his size. He’ll be a prospect that should appear at times alongside Dontrez Styles Dontrez Styles 6'7" | PF Kinston | 2021 State #43 Nation NC in the rotation, giving Kinston quite a sizeable frontcourt to work with in the paint. He’s got nice strength and athleticism to go along with his 6-foot-6 as well. Look for his name to grow over the next few seasons.