Standout Forwards Class 5A/Class of 2024

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Here is a look at some of the top junior forwards from this past season in class 5A .These guys dominant on both ends of the floor. They can all score inside the paint or behind the arc. They will all be players to watch next season for college coaches.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1218192' first='Wayne' last='Randall-Bashay'] 6'4" New Iberia</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wayne, had a outstanding season and was a force on both ends of the floor. He averaged almost 17 points a game , 9 rebounds,2 assist, 2 steals and 2 blocks this year. He can score in the paint ,at the rim and behind the arc.Wayne also plays outstanding defense.He will be a force for New Iberia next season.New Iberia had a outstanding season and finished as the state runner-ups in class 5A this past season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1480391' first='Allen' last='Graves'] 6'8" Ponchatoula</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Allen , led Ponchatoula to the 5A State championship this past season. Allen had a outstanding season this past year. He averaged over 19 points a game ,11 rebounds, 2 assist, and 2 blocks this year. He dominated in the post on both ends of the court. He has nice soft touch around the rim and behind the arc. He will be a excellent college player.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1386535' first='Chad' last='Jones'] 6'7" St Thomas More</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Chad ,is one of the best forwards in the state in any class. He is a consistent double double performer. He can score in the paint and behind the arc. Chad maybe one of the best defenders in the state. He is a tenacious rebounder. He was all-district performer this past season He along with there returning guards makes them the favorites to win the division 1 select state championship next season. St Thomas More lost in the semi-finals this past season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1105578' first='Hubert' last='Caliste'] 6'6" St. Augustine</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hubert, is a terrific two sport athlete who excels in football and basketball. He was all-district performer in basketball and football this past year.Hubert dominates in the paint and can also hit the three point shot.He is a tough hard nosed defender who blocks shots and creates turnovers with his tough play .He will be a force next season and player to watch in both sports. St. Augustine lost in the quarterfinals this past season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1408867' first='Jaylen' last='Peters'] 6'4" Liberty Magnet</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jaylen , averaged 6 points and 4 rebounds a game last season . I think he will have a breakout senior season next year, He is a excellent defender and rebounds well. He can score outside the arc and in the paint. Jaylen is a player to watch this off season and next season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->