Top new forwards from 2024 rankings update
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Our 2024 rankings update saw a lot of size added to the rankings for the first time. In this article we’ll break down the top five forwards added to our list. Jeremy Wilson OH #51 PF #14 HEIGHT 6'5" POS…
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Continue ReadingOur 2024 rankings update saw a lot of size added to the rankings for the first time. In this article we’ll break down the top five forwards added to our list.
Richmond Heights has been the talk of northeast Ohio with their unbeaten record against a tough schedule. The Spartans are led by a trio of 2025 prospects, but two transfers in the 2024 class have added a spark to their team. Wilson provides size, rebounding and is becoming a capable shooter as well. Richmond Heights only plays about six guys in close games so Wilson gets plenty of time to shine on a fast tempo squad. I expect Wilson to get strong scholarship interest from college programs this spring and summer.
A bit more of a project, Dalen has some interesting physical tools at 6’8 with the fluidity that he moves with on the defensive end. Putting together a productive season, Dalen is scoring 11.3 points per game and grabbing 9.6 rebounds a night for Milford. I was impressed with some of the flash moments he showed offensively, even knocking down two 3-pointers. Dalen could be a prospect that you look back at a few years from now and see just how far he came from where he’s at right now, high ceiling.
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One of the more physical big guys in the 2024 class, Gilbert was dominant in their season opening victory at the All Ohio Preview event. A good frame with impressive vertical pop, Gilbert is a force to throw down a dunk in traffic or swat a shot into the stands. I also saw some outside shooting potential with Gilbert in the game I saw, with no noticeable flaws in his shot mechanics. I’ve watched Gilbert play twice so far and am excited to catch him again this spring and summer.
Johnson was a prospect I found on the same day I saw Dalen for the first time. Elder is one of the top teams in SW Ohio and Johnson plays his role well as a forward with some versatility with putting the ball on the floor and making smart passes. Not much of an outside shooting threat, Johnson does most of his scoring inside the paint where he can use his size over smaller defenders. His numbers don’t jump off the page but with the slow tempo that Elder plays at, the eye test is a better indicator for what he’s capable of doing on the court. I’ll be curious to watch him again this spring and summer.
Brunswick was dominant in their victory over Medina Highland when I saw the Blue Devils this year, so it wasn’t the best scouting experience for Morgan. Despite this, I walked away impressed with his outside shooting ability, athleticism and size from the wing forward position. Brunswick has a ton of shooters, which opens up the floor for Morgan to score in the paint when he wants to but is also dangerous stepping out behind the 3-point line. It sounds like a recurring theme from this article, but I need to watch Morgan again in a more competitive environment to really see his potential.