2023 Frontcourt Prospects To Watch

Alex Fydryszewski

November 1, 2022 @ 01:33 PM

The Class of 2023 is entering their final season of HS basketball and many seniors are starting to make commitments. Today we look at a handful of the top available frontcourt players in the class.     [player_tooltip player_id='1401566' first='Precise' last='Clark'] | 6'8′ | F| Paramus Catholic   Clark is a physical force with a strong fram. He's a tenacious post player who can combine footwork and power in the post with soft hands around the rim to be effective. A powerful rebounder on both ends, he also runs the floor exceptionally well for a big man. He's a scholarship level forward who had a fantastic showing vs Teaneck(25&15) and also had 18&10 vs East Orange among solid performances all throughout the year. He also blocked nearly 80 shots as a junior.   [player_tooltip player_id='1013095' first='Jayden' last='Holmes-Cotter'] |6'7” | F | Freehold Twp 2023   Holmes-Cotter will be the top big man at the Shore this winter. He's got a mature physical frame which allows him to dominate on the low block with power moves. He's the leader on the glass for Twp. He's very athletic and can score in a variety of ways--back to the basket or facing up a defender, including range to the perimeter. He will be on the most dominating players to watch at the Shore this year and will look to improve on his impressive 21ppg and 12rpg averages. Numerous games over 20 last year, including 20 vs Marlboro, 29 vs South and 27 vs Mon Don. Should his strong summer carry into his senior year, Cotter could see interest rise from scholarship programs.   [player_tooltip player_id='1466412' first='Ermal' last='Kuci']| 6'5” | F| Lodi   The NJIC 2023s are rock solid and Kuci is among the top returnees at forward positions. Kuci is a strong forward who can handle the ball pretty well and runs the floor with pace. He's also shown the ability to shoot in the mid range and play down low. A smart basketball mind and a solid rebounder. He posted a number of double-doubles as a junior, averaging 12&11. Projects as a solid D3 forward.   [player_tooltip player_id='1269717' first='Lazaro' last='Rodriguez']<a href="https://prephoops.com/player/lazaro-rodriguez/"></a><a></a> <a href="https://prephoops.com/player/lazaro-rodriguez/"></a><a></a> | 6'4” | F|  South River   It's "The Year" for South River and Rodriguez will be the man leading the charge for the Rams. He's a difficult-to-defend wing who can break down opponents off the dribble, can run the floor in transition and finish through traffic at the rim. He's also a forward who can play with his back to the hoop. He's a good defender and hits the boards hard. He'll likely cross 1,000 pts on opening night. He should be highly sought after by academic D3 programs. He carries a high GPA and he is a member of the National Honor Society. He had 23 vs South Brunswick and 19 vs South Plainfield last winter.   [player_tooltip player_id='1402099' first='Davis' last='Adams'] | 6'4” | F | Immaculata   An crafty forward who will be a leader on a team that will look to carve its way into the top tier of teams in Central Jersey, Adams can post defenders up but can also turn and beat players facing the basket...He'll likely play more of a wing role at the next level so his face up game will be key this year as a senior. He's a tough rebounder and a physical on ball defender who can get up to block shots. He had 25 vs Morris Catholic. Played his best in the states. Had 21&12 vs CBA and 15&10 vs Rutgers Prep. D3s should be checking in regularly.

The Class of 2023 is entering their final season of HS basketball and many seniors are starting to make commitments. Today we look at a handful of the top available frontcourt players in the class.