Preseason Small Forwards to Watch: Class of 2024

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Here is a look at some junior small forwards . These guys have the size and athleticism to be multi dimensional. They can play inside and out.They are a must see this coming season</strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong> [player_tooltip player_id='1556714' first='Christian' last='Johnson'] 6'7" Glen Oaks</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Christian, has the size and athleticism to excel at the next level. He shoots ball well behind the arc and can score in the paint. He is good in transition.He can play small forward or power forward.He is really good defensively because of his wing span. He is a must see player this year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1560441' first='Cooper' last='Coates'] 6'6" University Lab</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cooper, is another dynamic small forward who has the frame to play at the next level.He is a good shooter on the perimeter .He can dominate in the paint and he protects the rim on defense.He is getting better and better each year. Cooper is definitely a player to watch this season. The cubs lost in the 2nd round of the playoffs last season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1479623' first='Justin' last='Burns'] 6'4" Peabody</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Justin , is another great player on a talented Peabody team. He is very athletic and has great size for a wing. He is a lock down defender. Offensively, he can shoot it from behind the arc and inside he dominates the boards . If you have a chance watch Peabody play this year they are definitely worth the price of admission. Peabody will be a favorite to win a state championship this year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1167550' first='Xzander' last='Washington'] 6'5" Richwood</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Xzander, is another wing player that can play inside and out on the perimeter. He can shoot when open behind the arc and play power forward on the low block. He rebounds well and is a rim protector .He also plays football at tight end and defensive end. Xzander is a player to watch this season. Richwood lost in the 2nd round of the playoffs last year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1585179' first='Quentin' last='Dabney'] 6'5" Madison Prep</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Quentin, is very athletic forward who can play power forward and shooting guard . He is a very versatile player who shoots the ball well from the outside and can control the paint area.Defensively, he can all five positions and he is a must see player for college coaches. Madison Prep won the 3A state championship last season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->