From Team Camps to Showcases: Impressive Forwards & Wings from June
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Louisiana has a large group of versatile forwards/wings who played impressively in June. From the Northwestern State team camp to the June Scholastic Event, these preps showed the various parts of their skill sets on the hardwood. With the July…
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Continue ReadingLouisiana has a large group of versatile forwards/wings who played impressively in June. From the Northwestern State team camp to the June Scholastic Event, these preps showed the various parts of their skill sets on the hardwood. With the July live period approaching, I will highlight some of the impressive forwards/wings from June.
Jakobe Dykes Jakobe Dykes 6'5" | SF Shaun Dumas Academy | 2023 State LA (6’5″ | Shaun Dumas Academy) – Dykes was one of the most impressive wings in the Boot last summer. Fast forward to this summer and that same player showed up at the ETBU team camp. Dykes can handle like a small guard, drive on anyone, and shoot it as far as 28 feet. His talent and skill set make him an attractive player to recruit at all collegiate levels.
Trey’Dez Green Trey’Dez Green 6'8" | PF Zachary | 2024 State #54 Nation LA (6’8″ | East Feliciana) – Green’s play at the JSE exemplified that of a player who is the top power forward as well as the top rated tight end in the class of 2024. He was the best rebounder on day two Chalmette tracking misses on the offensive and defensive boards. On offense, his tenacity around the basket showed a player who is hard to stop once he catches it in the paint. He is a high major talent.
Dorian Booker Dorian Booker 6'10" | PF Scotlandville | 2023 State LA (6’10″ | Scotlandville | 2023) – The Hornet big man is definitely a force in the paint. At the JSE, he was very effective at backing down defenders and scoring over his right shoulder from each block. When he was not scoring, he was displaying better than average movement on defense and blocking attempts at the rim without fouling. Booker is easily one of the top players in his class.
Marc Perry (6’4″ | Benton | 2024) – The junior wing from Benton had a mini coming-out party the way he played at the ETBU team camp. Perry was very active in the passing lanes and turned steals into transition dunks and layups repeatedly. In the half court, Perry showed that he is good at slashing and is active around the basket. His play will be vital to the success of the Tigers this coming season.
Allen Graves Allen Graves 6'9" | PF Ponchatoula | 2024 State LA (6’6″ | Ponchatoula) – Graves is one of the players that gave a great accounting for himself at the JSE. His offensive versatility was what really stood out in Chalmette. He is a power forward who can carve out space in the paint and score on one possession and spot up and drain a three on the next. He is stout defensively and held his own against some of Mississippi’s best. Graves is a really good player.
Jaylen Pazon (6’5″ | Mandeville) – Pazon played a lot with the ball in his hands during Sunday at the JSE. His play as a point forward saw him attacking the paint from various places on the floor and finding others when he got in the paint. He was also able to hold his own defending some of the best of the best from Mississippi. His versatility, especially with the ball, makes Pazon a highly intriguing recruit.
JaQuise Richmond JaQuise Richmond 6'6" | SF Barbe | 2023 State LA (6’5″ | Barbe) – Richmond had a great day at the Northwestern State team camp and took that momentum into the event in Chalmette. He was active on both ends as he displayed that he could rebound and block shots on one end and finish above the rim at the other. Richmond is one of the most active forwards/wings we have in Louisiana and is a forward on the rise.
Braylan McNeal Braylan McNeal 6'6" | SF Ruston | 2023 State LA (6’5″ | Ruston) – The long and rangy forward from Ruston showed his ability to play both ends of the floor at the JSE. McNeal displayed an ability to push the ball up the floor like a guard. He also was able to use his near 7 foot wing span to shoot jumpers with little to no contest while showing an ability to block shots on who he primarily defended. McNeal may be a sleeper but has a huge upside.
The wings and forwards in Louisiana have skill sets that allow them to play multiple positions. The players listed above fit that bill. Look for many of these players to be one the floor as they play in the various live period events around the country.