Top new forwards from 2024 Rankings Update

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Our 2024 rankings update saw more than 30 prospects make their debut in our rankings after strong spring performances. Let's take a look at six prospects who debuted recently with the size to play the forward position.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1955293"],"_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 standout on the Prep Hoops Circuit, [player_tooltip player_id='1955293' first='Abib' last='Abib'] is an interesting late blooming wing who has some unique perimeter ability. After barley playing last season for Mason, Abib is set to have a breakout senior season after watching what he's capable of this grassroots season. With his ability to space the floor, attack a closeout at his height, there's few players with his set of skills that aren't household names. If Abib can make the necessary strides in the weight room and continue to improve his feel for the game, this is a prospect who could be playing his best basketball late into his college career. A name to track for small college programs.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["1950569"],"_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":"A stretch forward from a small school that was incredibly impressive last season, Minor checks a lot of boxes that small college programs are looking for. One of the most productive players for [program_tooltip program_id='2078667' first='[program_tooltip program_id='2078667' first='[program_tooltip program_id='2078667' first='TNBA' last='']' last='']' last='']-Ohio, Minor can hit shots off the catch and is physical in the paint. After receiving honorable mention all Ohio recognition as a Junior, Minor has a chance to be first or second team this upcoming season with continued improvement as an athlete and interior scorer. With Malvern bringing back Minor and J'Allen Barrino, the reigning IVC player of the year, there's high expectations for the Hornets in 2023-24.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["1677160"],"_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":"Huffman has shined for Ohio Xtreme Select this spring as he's showcased his perimeter skill at his size. Able to dribble past a closeout and stretch the defense with his ball skills, Huffman has an outside-inside combo that's tough to stop. A first team all conference selection and underclassmen MVP of the GABC all star game, Huffman is set to have an even bigger senior season for Cuyahoga Falls.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["1572302"],"_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":"Another Akron area forward who had a big Junior season, Spicer was one of the key pieces to a district title winning Walsh Jesuit squad. The lefty plays at a unique pace and can score through contact. Walsh Jesuit graduated some key pieces but with Spicer and his grassroots teammate [player_tooltip player_id='1773213' first='Tyler' last='Bell'] returning, they'll be a tough out once again.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["1840991"],"_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":"I've been impressed by Cordonnier over the past few months with his production with the Findlay Bombers and with Findlay High School in June. A skilled forward, Cordonnier is an impressive athlete who moves his feet well. A strong presence in the paint, Cordonnier is set to become the Trojans go to option this winter as they transition to a new conference. Small college programs should take a look at him in June with Findlay High School or July with the Findlay Bombers.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_5_player":["1950571"],"_player_evaluations_5_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"Another physical forward, Stidham is a two-sport stud for Oak Hills as he also playing on the line for the football team. After an honorable mention Sw district Junior season, I caught Stidham at the Run-N-Slam playing for his high school coach at the grassroots level. A skilled forward with his back to the basket, Stidham can finish over either shoulder and pass out of double teams. Expect the Oak Hills offense to run through Stidham this winter.","_player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":6,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6488ce9339393"} /-->