Top new forwards from 2024 rankings update

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Our 2024 rankings update saw 20 players get added for the first time, in this article we'll look at the top five forwards that are new to our list!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1819385"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"A physical forward who is very productive, toughness would be a word to describe Turay. A bit undersized at the power forward position height wise but his scoring ability at the rim is tough to stop. Turay finishes off two feet in the paint and uses his strong core to outmuscle defenders. A capable shooter with time and space, Turay is best attacking the rim but certainly capable of stepping out and hitting an open jumper. Check out Turay with [program_tooltip program_id='2078667' first='[program_tooltip program_id='2078667' first='TNBA' last='']' last='']-Ohio this spring and summer.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["1832066"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"The MSL-Buckeye player of the year, Schmelzer had an excellent Junior season that ended with conference and district championships. Another forward who relies on physicality, Schmelzer simply uses his size and strength to bully defenders in the high school season. With good footwork with his back to the basket, Fairfield Union looked to give Schmelzer the ball on the block to try and score. He'll have to continue to improve his foot speed and outside shooting to get ready for the college level but his production speaks for itself.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["1860081"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"An excellent shooter, Erford had one of the top 3-point shooting percentages in the state this season. Coming up big in huge situations, Erford was knocking down shots during the Titans run to the state championship game where they fell short. Erford also showed that he's more than just a stretch-4 with a couple attacks on closeouts where he put the ball on the floor and made a play attacking the basket. Coming from one of the best small town programs in Ohio, Erford will be ready for college coaching from day one.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["1617862"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"Cady came onto our radar at both the Prep Hoops 250 Expo and the Evan Turner showcase, showing his floor spacing ability and perimeter skill for a prospect his size. Playing for Team Wildcat-Silver, Cady is getting good reps creating for himself and being a primary scoring option. With a long wingspan, Cady also has some potential defensive upside down the line as he continues to fill out. A player to watch in north central Ohio next season.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["1832065"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"The second Fairfield Union forward to make this list, Redding hit one of the biggest shots of the postseason with a buzzer-beater 3-pointer to advance to the district finals. Redding can shoot it with good size and has a strong frame. I was also impressed with how Redding used pump-fakes to get himself open and his consistency with his 3-point shot.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":5,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-643efc9b6abb6"} /-->