5 Forwards in Western Pennsylvania Rising in the Rankings

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Forwards are asked to do it all. From ball-handling to post play and aggressive rebounding, a good forward needs size, speed, and agility. These five forwards in Western Pennsylvania fit the bill, and they are already proving their worth this summer on their AAU squads.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1188071"],"_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":"u003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003e[player_tooltip player_id='1188071' first='Jack' last='Dunbar'], a rising Senior at Peters Township, is emerging as one of the finest shooters in Western Pennsylvania. His shooting form is among the smoothest. His shooting range that extends well beyond the 3-point line. Dunbar stretches the floor to beat defenders from deep or off the dribble. Dunbar's inside-out move is silky smooth and challenging for opponents to guard. Jack showcases solid size and athleticism, along with a commendable mid-range game. He is particularly fond of utilizing the Euro-step on fast breaks. His impressive jumping ability allows him to play above the rim. 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Standing at 6'6u0022, Ceh is a dominant rim protector who can effectively guard the post and seamlessly switch onto guards. His ability to dunk and catch lobs demonstrates his athleticism. Ryan also boasts a 40% shooting average from the 3-point line last season, highlighting his offensive versatility. Tall and somewhat lanky, he possesses impressive speed for his size and consistently plays above the rim. As a strong rebounder, Ceh exhibits an uncanny intuition for predicting the trajectory of the ball as it bounces off the rim. 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His exceptional speed and agility, combined with his towering height, make him a force. Foster's ability to play above the rim and great ball-handling skills sets him apart from his other peers his size. He frequently goes to a spin move to outmaneuver opponents. He is also a prolific shot blocker. Additionally, he showcases a commendable shooting range, consistently knocking down deep shots when left open. 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