Olympus College Showcase: Top Forwards

<p>The big men group in New Jersey over the past couple of seasons has been strong, headlined with five star prospects and a Gatorade Player of the Year. The forwards at the Olympus College Showcase put their talents on full display with some prospects truly standing out. Here are the top forward prospects from the Olympus College Showcase.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1083343" first="Omarion" last="McNeal"], 6’6 PF Wildwood 2021</strong></p> <p>McNeal made his mark on the showcase throughout the night with his forceful dunks. The 6’6 forward abused the rims as he was making a statement with every dunk he threw down. McNeal did not just dunk the ball as he showed a nice touch around the basket. He was tough to keep off the boards and he used his athleticism to altar shots. McNeal is an active forward prospect who can help out a college program with his energy and athleticism.</p> <p><b>[player_tooltip player_id="1083344" first="Ife" last="Okebiorun"], 6’6 PF St. Augustine 2023</b></p> <p>Okebiorun may have been one of the youngest big men at the event, but he was still able to have a good showing at the showcase. The 6’6 forward ran the floor hard and was able to throw down some powerful dunks. Okebiorun fought for rebounds all night and showed off his handle by bringing the ball up the floor at times. He used his length to swat shots around the basket and moved his feet pretty well for a young big man. Okebiorun is still a little raw, but his upside is very high and he has a motor that does not stop.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1013001" first="Antoine" last="Arnett"], 6’5 SF Sterling 2021</strong></p> <p>McNeal was not the only prospect wreaking havoc on the rims as Arnett threw down numerous dunks during the showcase. The 6’5 wing showed off his crazy athleticism in transition as he looked to finish above the rim. Arnett did more than just dunk the ball as he made consecutive long pull-up jumpers. He attacked the basket with a purpose from the beginning and used his length to make plays on the defensive end. Arnett is an athletic wing prospect who is one of the more under the radar prospects in South Jersey.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1018572" first="Sean" last="Logan"], 6’9 PF Westfield 2022</strong></p> <p>Logan was the tallest player at the event, but his height was not the only thing that stood out. The lanky 6’9 forward showed off his range as he knocked down several jumpers from behind the arc. Logan shot the ball with confidence during the showcase and showed the ability to play on the perimeter at times. He used his length to swat shots around the basket and ripped down rebounds on both ends of the floor. Logan is a lanky stretch-four who could have a breakout year for Westfield.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="900318" first="John" last="Horner"], 6’7 SF St. Augustine 2021</strong></p> <p>Horner had a strong showing at the showcase as he put on display his versatile skillset. The 6’7 forward attacked the basket strong as he threw down a poster during the event. Horner was also able to get good position down low and has a nice touch around the basket. He worked hard for rebounds on both ends and is an underrated passer. Horner is a solid forward prospect who will make his college coach happy with his play at the next level.</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Other Players to Know:</strong></span></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1012958" first="Keith" last="Palek"], 6’7 SF St. Augustine 2021</strong></p> <p><strong>Mike Farley, 6’7 PF Central Bucks South 2022</strong></p> <p><strong>Joey Venuto, 6’5 SF/PF Council Rock 2021</strong></p> <p><strong>Cameron Mott, 6’5 SF/PF Cinnaminson 2022</strong></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1013058" first="Dwight" last="Mathews"], 6’4 SF Shawnee 2022</strong></p>