Six Up-And-Coming Forwards in 2024

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here is a look at six up-and-coming forwards to keep an eye on from the local 2024 class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2>[player_tooltip player_id='1489077' first='Elijah' last='Flowers'] | Potomac School (VA)</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Flowers is a knockdown shooter with size. He is 6'7" with a quick release and sets his feet quickly. Flowers can shoot on the move or while standing still. He is a willing passer who demonstrates good court vision, particularly in transition. Flowers has good defensive potential. He gets deflections, floor dives, and blocks. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2>[player_tooltip player_id='1579095' first='Tremayne' last='Hawkins'] | Grace Brethren (MD)</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hawkins brings toughness and physicality to the frontcourt. He helps his team control the boards and is comfortable finishing in traffic. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2>[player_tooltip player_id='1489103' first='Grant' last='Polk'] | Gainesville (VA)</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Polk has earned a reputation as one of the more prolific shooters in the area. He is not just an excellent shooter, but at 6'6" he also rebounds. Polk recorded multiple double-doubles during his All-District Junior Campaign.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2>Nate Pondexter | Bard (DC)</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pondexter has some face-up skills at 6'4". His footwork is on point and he has a soft touch from the foul line. Pondexter is relentless on the boards. He also protects the rim. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2>[player_tooltip player_id='1759619' first='Kahuranaki' last='Treacher'] | St. Albans (DC)</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Treacher is 6'8" with a soft shooting touch. He has a turnaround jumper that he likes to use in the post. Treacher is adept at straight-line drives. He has a broad frame that helps him shield the ball from opponents. Treacher is a threat to attack in transition whenever he collects a rebound. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2>[player_tooltip player_id='1759605' first='Ty' last='Woodland'] | Thomas Stone (MD)</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>At 6'5" Woodland is a crafty finisher. He operates mainly below the rim. Woodland has a good skill base to work with.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->