2022 Top Available Small Forwards

<p>The 2022 class is starting to take shape with players across the Garden State coming off the board. Olympus Prep small forward <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1046460" first="Kareem" last="Ewell"]</strong> committed to Delaware State yesterday, but the small forward class is still filled with players who can make an impact at the next level. Here are the top available small forwards in the 2022 class.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="931028" first="Jack" last="Seidler"], 6’5 Marlboro</strong></p> <p>Seidler is the top available small forward in the class and he has had a strong senior season for the Mustangs. The 6’5 wing has a good handle, which he uses to get to the basket and finish. Seidler is more than just a slasher as he can also knock down jumpers in the mid-range and hit shots from behind the arc. He rips down rebounds at both ends of the floor and is an underrated passer. Seidler is a scoring small forward prospect who should continue to put up numbers for Marlboro this season.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="902016" first="Mohamed" last="Toure"], 6’6 Hun</strong></p> <p>Toure is an intriguing wing prospect to watch due to his skillset. The 6’6 wing is a big-time athlete who can finish above the rim with authority. Toure is a nice finisher around the basket and has a nice release on his jumper. He is an underrated rebounder and has the length and athleticism to defend multiple positions on the floor. Toure is an athletic, lanky wing prospect who should turn heads as the season moves along.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="901963" first="Justin" last="Hawkins"], 6’7 Life Center Academy</strong></p> <p>Hawkins is a small forward to watch in 2022 as he impacts the game in a number of ways. The 6’7 point forward is comfortable running the offense as he knows how to get his teammates involved in the half court and has a good handle. Hawkins is a good finisher around the basket and uses his frame to make shots through contact. He is a strong rebounder and an underrated defender. Hawkins is a skilled point forward prospect who will be a player to watch as the season unfolds.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1012964" first="Joe" last="Carroll"], 6’7 Blair Academy</strong></p> <p>Carroll has the potential to play the four at the next level, but he is also capable of playing out on the wing. The 6’7 forward has a smooth shooting stroke and can make opponents pay for giving him space on the perimeter. Carroll is more than just a shooter as he can also put the ball on the floor and finish around the basket. He is a strong rebounder and is a good post defender. Carroll is a sharp-shooting forward whose ability to stretch the floor will help his stock in a big way.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="931029" first="Chase" last="Clarke"], 6’5 Newark Academy</strong></p> <p>Clarke is a big-time athlete who knows how to finish above the rim. The 6’5 forward has a strong frame which he uses to finish around the basket and is unafraid of contact. Clarke has an underrated handle and is capable of hitting open jumpers on the perimeter. He skies for rebounds on both ends of the floor and has the potential to defend multiple positions with his combination of size and athleticism. Clarke is an athletic forward prospect who could put big scoring numbers like he has done over the past couple of seasons for Newark Academy.</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Other Prospects to Watch:</strong></span></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="900313" first="Matteo" last="Strikker"], 6’8 Olympus Prep</strong></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="900305" first="Philip" last="Urban"], 6’6 Pennington</strong></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="901949" first="Justin" last="Soranno"], 6’6 Central</strong></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1013047" first="Savon" last="Myers"], 6’5 Manchester Township</strong></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1034379" first="Jacob" last="Barnett"], 6’7 Olympus Prep</strong></p>