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Top new forwards from 2023 rankings update part 2

Top new forwards from 2023 rankings update part 2
Michael Roth
Michael Roth February 14, 2023 @ 01:30 PM
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Keith J. Rivers, Jr.
Keith J. Rivers, Jr. 6'6" | C | 2023
OH
Sam Whitaker
Sam Whitaker 6'4" | PF | 2023
OH
Ryan Hargett
Ryan Hargett 6'5" | PF | 2023
OH
Tyler Britton
Tyler Britton 6'5" | PF | 2023
OH
Pharrell House
Pharrell House 6'6" | SF | 2023
OH
Jacob Zingg
Jacob Zingg 6'9" | C | 2023
OH
Garrett Burga
Garrett Burga 6'5" | PF | 2023
OH
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Our final article on the 2023 rankings update, we're taking a look at some of the new senior forwards who were added to our rankings.

Cuyahoga CC
Pharrell House

Pharrell House

OH
SF
HEIGHT 6'6"
POS SF
CLASS 2023
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Pharrell
House SF
Class
2023
Height
6'6"
HS
Toledo Whitmer
|
OH
Top new forwards from 2023 rankings update part 2
The Toledo Whitmer forward has a unique skillset, House moves his feet well for his size and has...
Written by Michael Roth
Cuyahoga CC
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Pharrell House

Instagram
State: Ohio
School: Toledo Whitmer
Club: CCB
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Wittenberg
Keith J. Rivers, Jr.

Keith J. Rivers, Jr.

OH
C
HEIGHT 6'6"
POS C
CLASS 2023
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Keith
J. Rivers, Jr. C
Class
2023
Height
6'6"
HS
Walsh Jesuit
|
OH
Top new forwards from 2023 rankings update part 2
Rivers is a rim protecting center who can score around the rim as well. Rivers has come along...
Written by Michael Roth
Wittenberg
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Keith J. Rivers, Jr.

Twitter
State: Ohio
School: Walsh Jesuit
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Ryan Hargett

Ryan Hargett

OH
PF
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS PF
CLASS 2023
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Ryan
Hargett PF
Class
2023
Height
6'5"
HS
Saint Edward
|
OH
Top new forwards from 2023 rankings update part 2
Hargett has played a nice role for Saint Edward this season. Not looked upon to be a leading...
Written by Michael Roth
Read more at PrepHoops.com
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Ryan Hargett

State: Ohio
School: Saint Edward
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Tyler Britton

Tyler Britton

OH
PF
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS PF
CLASS 2023
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Tyler
Britton PF
Class
2023
Height
6'5"
HS
Pymatuning Valley
|
OH
Top new forwards from 2023 rankings update part 2
A stretch-4, Britton knocked down a lot of shots at the Prep Hoops 250 Expo and showed he...
Written by Michael Roth
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Tyler Britton

Instagram
State: Ohio
School: Pymatuning Valley
Club: Lake Erie Defenders
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Pittsburgh-Bradford
Sam Whitaker

Sam Whitaker

OH
PF
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS PF
CLASS 2023
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Sam
Whitaker PF
Class
2023
Height
6'4"
HS
Columbus International
|
OH
Top new forwards from 2023 rankings update part 2
A first team Columbus City League selection, Whitaker is an undersized forward who uses his strength around the...
Written by Michael Roth
Pittsburgh-Bradford
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Sam Whitaker

State: Ohio
School: Columbus International
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Ohio Wesleyan
Jacob Zingg

Jacob Zingg

OH
C
HEIGHT 6'9"
POS C
CLASS 2023
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Jacob
Zingg C
Class
2023
Height
6'9"
HS
Olentangy Orange
|
OH
Top new forwards from 2023 rankings update part 2
Zingg is an example of a long-term swing for a small college program on a prospect with a...
Written by Michael Roth
Ohio Wesleyan
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Jacob Zingg

State: Ohio
School: Olentangy Orange
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Garrett Burga

Garrett Burga

OH
PF
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS PF
CLASS 2023
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Garrett
Burga PF
Class
2023
Height
6'5"
HS
Buckeye Trail
|
OH
Top new forwards from 2023 rankings update part 2
Burga is another small-town product who impressed at the Prep Hoops 250 Expo as a physical forward who...
Written by Michael Roth
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Garrett Burga

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State: Ohio
School: Buckeye Trail
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