Top Small Forwards: Big Shots 2025 Class
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Small forwards are usually the glue players that fly under the radar. They are an important and essential part of what a winning team does on the court. The 5 players listed in this article are prominent players in the…
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Continue ReadingSmall forwards are usually the glue players that fly under the radar. They are an important and essential part of what a winning team does on the court. The 5 players listed in this article are prominent players in the 2025 class. They go above and beyond on the court and bring hustle and desire every time they step foot on a court. The players in this article have a relentless style of play and are perfect examples of what hard work and hustle does for a team night in and night out.
Darrae Goodwin
Darrae Goodwin
Derrae Goodwin is a 6’6″ small forward from Linsly High School in West Virginia. Goodwin is active in the paint, has a quick first step and finishes well at the hole. Goodwin plays above the rim and his hustle creates extra possessions with offensive rebounds and deflections that lead to steals on the defensive end. Goodwin is ranked number one on the Big Shot website for small forwards. Goodwin can shoot it from all 3 levels and is definitely going to be an exciting player to watch this upcoming season for Linsly High School.
Aaron Phipps Aaron Phipps 6’6″ | SF Huntington Prep | 2025 WV is a 6’5″ small forward for Huntington Prep High School in West Virginia. Not only is Phipps an elite talent, but he is also an explosive scorer and always in the paint creating havoc. Phipps can score at all 3 levels. His defensive intensity is an asset for Huntington Prep. Phipps is ranked as the second small forward for Big Shots and will look to continue his dominance on the court for Huntington Prep in 2023/2024.
Jayden Bryant Jayden Bryant 6’4″ | SF Williamstown | 2025 State WV is a 6’4″ small forward from Williamstown High School in West Virginia. Bryant is the 3rd ranked player on Big Shots. He is a reliable scorer that can impact the game in a lot of ways. Bryant can score the ball at all 3 levels and his hustle is always on point. Bryant is a beast on the boards and his relentless style of play contributes to his team’s overall success. Bryant is an important player for Williamstown and will be counted on to continue his dominance on the court in 2023/2024.
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Garrett Wilfong Garrett Wilfong 6'4" | SF Tucker County | 2025 State WV
Garrett Wilfong Garrett Wilfong 6'4" | SF Tucker County | 2025 State WV
Garrett Wilfong Garrett Wilfong 6’4″ | SF Tucker County | 2025 State WV is a 6’1″ small forward from Tucker County High School in West Virginia. Wilfong is the 4th ranked player on the Big Shots website in the state of West Virgnia. For a small forward, Wilfong is undersized at 6’1″ but he never backs down and fights for every possession against much larger opponents. He can score from all 3 areas on the floor and attacks the paint nonstop. He is a difference maker for Tucker County and will be counted on to man the paint in 2023/2024.
Brady Savage Brady Savage 6'4" | PF Morgantown | 2025 State WV
Brady Savage Brady Savage 6'4" | PF Morgantown | 2025 State WV
Brady Savage Brady Savage 6’4″ | PF Morgantown | 2025 State WV is a 6’4″ small forward from Morgantown High School in West Virginia. Savage is a crafty and explosive small forward that is able to impact the game at both ends of the court. Savage is the 5th ranked player from the state of West Virgnia on the Big Shots website. Savage can score the ball at all 3 levels. He has a quick first step and finishes in the paint well. On the defensive end, Savage has fast hands and causes numerous deflections during a game. Savage is a gamer that will be looked on to continue his hard play in 2023/2024 for Morgantown High School.