Mayhem in the Plex: 15U Upside Forwards

<p>Height is something that can’t be taught. Making taller forwards always at a premium for college coaches. Even if these players didn’t produce as loudly or as much as some of the more talented guards, there’s still a good chance that with more development that these players could end up being targets from college programs in upcoming summers. </p> <p><strong>Upside Forwards</strong></p> <p>Logan Menefee, 6’8 Forward, Next Level 2025</p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Already with next level height, Menefee also moves well for a younger big. He showed good promise as a scoring option. Not only did he finish well at the rim, his mobility translated into him being a "Pick and Pop" weapon with good touch as a midrange jump shooter. </span></p> <p>Michael Pratt, 6’5 Forward, Just Play 2025-1</p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Already strong, Pratt put his physical nature to good use as a physically presence around the basket on both ends of the court. He looks to be developing better vertical athletic ability to match strength as a finisher on the offensive end.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 1rem;">Dominque Smith, 6’8 Forward, Sparks Basketball 2025</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 1rem;">Foul trouble hampered Smith in a Sunday morning viewing but he still did enough in his time on the court to be a very interesting prospect. When on the court he was a very active defender </span>often<span style="font-size: 1rem;"> looking to block and alter shots. He has some good timing with his shot blocking, but will need to improve to avoid those foul troubles. While he was active on the offensive glass, Smith will need to improve his upper body strength to help with his finishing around the rim.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Tyler Copes, 6’7 Forward, AYG Lakers</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Copes already has a great combination of height, strength and mobility. He puts those strong natural traits to good use with a willingness to mix it up down-low as a rebounder and paint guy. </span></p> <p>Kalen Williamson, 6’5 Forward, Pro Skills Austin</p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A raw prospect, Williamson is interesting because of how well he moves with light feet. It’s seemingly like he’s gliding around the court with the way he runs and jumps. He has the look of a lanky athletic just starting to scratch the surface of his potential. Williamson showed some good court awareness by operating in the high post as a passer against the zone but like many younger players will need to improve his scoring touch.</span></p>