Class of 2022 Top Forwards
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The Forward position is a position in Utah that is very used, size of the player varies but here is a small list of some of the top forwards in the state. 6’6 Lander Barton Lander Barton 6'4" | PF…
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Continue ReadingThe Forward position is a position in Utah that is very used, size of the player varies but here is a small list of some of the top forwards in the state.
6’6 Lander Barton Lander Barton 6'4" | PF Brighton | 2022 UT || Brighton High School ||
Arguably one of the best multi-sport athletes in the state as he is also a high level and highly recruited football player. Lander is tough, strong and he has an unlimited motor on both ends of the floor. He has a relentless pursit on the defensive end when he is seeking rebounds. He has great looking 15-foot jumper at the free-throw line but also in that short corner area. He can defend and be physical with all 5 positions.
6’6 Peyton Knowles Peyton Knowles 6'6" | SF Ridgeline | 2022 State UT || Ridgeline High School ||
Peyton is a sleeper athlete that plays that small forward position. He is great at reading the defense on both ends of the floor. He can step out and defend the pick n’ roll but he also does a great job at switching. He is active defensively on the ball and he is out there flying around the floor off the ball. On the offensive end of the floor he knows how to get to his spots and he sets solid screens. Keep an eye on him as he is a great next level prospect for small schools.
6’5 Max Painter Max Painter 6'5" | SF Layton | 2022 State UT || Davis High School ||
Max is a fundamentally sound prospect that does a lot of the little things. He stat stuffs with effort. Big time glue guy for his team.
6’6 Adam Rawson Adam Rawson 6'5" | SF American Fork | 2022 State UT || American Fork High School ||
Adam is an interesting late blooming prospect that has a great motor as he is able to run up and down the floor really well. He can get ahead of the pack in a hurry and he finishes well around the rim. He has a good shot and he is another prospect that really uses his fundamentals to get an advantage of the game.
6’5 MJ Tia MJ Tia 6'4" | SF Cyprus | 2022 State UT || Cyprus High School ||
MJ will be considered a 3 at the next level but he does a great job playing the forward position for his high school team. Even at the club level he is strong, and he has a great feel for the game. He is just good at all aspects on the offensive end and at the defensive end.