PHLA Top Small Forwards:Class 5A /Class of 2023

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here is a look at some of the top senior small fowards in Class 5A. These guys can defend multiple positions . They can score inside and out. I look for a big year from all 5 of them and be team leaders.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1055170' first='John' last='Kelly'] 6'7" John Ehret</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>John, has great hands for a big man . He can play inside and out. He has a soft touch around the rim and a nice outside shot. He is difficult for opposing teams to defend . He has offers from Grambling and Texas Southern.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1405026' first='JaQuise' last='Richmond'] 6'6" Barbe</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>JaQuise, has great athleticism and court awareness . He is a high energy guy who plays at 110 percent all of the time . He is excellent finisher in the paint and protects the rim defensively.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1273400' first='Braylan' last='McNeal'] 6'5" Ruston</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Braylan, was district 2-5A Mvp last season . He averaged over 12 points 2 steals and 2 blocks a game . He led Ruston to the state quarterfinals. He is great at controlling the paint and can guard multiple positions. He can score off the dribble , on the block , or from behind the arc. Braylan seems to always make the right decisions with the basketball and gets teammates involved.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1130809' first='Jonathan' last='Bradshaw'] 6' 4" Ouachita</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jonathan, was district 2-5A honorable mention last season. He is a versatile scorer with good ball handling skills. Mr. Bradshaw blocks out and rebounds at a very high level. I look for him to lead Ouachita this year to a deep playoff run.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1213779' first='Mekel' last='Hart'] 6' 5" Captain Shreve</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mekel, was district 1-5A honorable mention last season. He is a dynamic player to watch . He can play all 5 positions and does everything well . He has really good ball handling skills and will have a outstanding senior season. Hart will play at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->