2024 Rankings: Top Small Forwards
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The 2024 class is starting to wind down their KHSAA basketball careers. AAU is over for most of the rising Seniors and will be over for all of them by the end of the month. Several stars have started to…
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Continue ReadingThe 2024 class is starting to wind down their KHSAA basketball careers. AAU is over for most of the rising Seniors and will be over for all of them by the end of the month. Several stars have started to commit and more will be coming soon. Let’s take a look at the top 10 stretch forwards in the class in the latest rankings update. This does not include the top 10 players in the class as they have been highlighted in another article.
A big stock riser in this round of updates, Bateman had a good showing in the Kentucky-Indiana Junior All Star game and rode that momentum into multiple offers this summer. Derrell is a physical wing who can finish through contact and is capable of rebounding the ball at a super high level.
One of the most athletic prospects in the 24 class, Williams is a highlight reel at times in games with his ridiculous dunks. He still has room to improve as a shooter but when Antonio’s motor is engaged, he’s a very appealing prospect. Already holding a bunch of offers, Williams has a high ceiling.
A new name in the rankings, Allen rode the momentum of a big Junior season into a strong AAU season. As a result, Daniel has racked up multiple college scholarship offers and could see plenty more coming his way before signing day.
Jacob is one of the better pure scorers in Louisville and is the best player to come through Holy Cross since I’ve been covering high school basketball with Prep Hoops. Hand has good positional size and is capable of making multiple threes per game in addition to being a good athlete.
Decker and Hand are very similar as Elijah is another player who can really get hot from behind the three point line and will also not hesitate to try and dunk on an opposing defender who gets in his way. A high academic prospect, Elijah has the physical tools to play at the scholarship level in college.
Other Names to Know:
Zane Whitaker Zane Whitaker 6'6" | SF Magoffin County | 2024 State KY , Magoffin County
Nolan Wahl Nolan Wahl 6'6" | SF Christian Academy Of Louisville | 2024 State KY , CAL
Keaton Baird Keaton Baird 6'4" | SF Spencer County | 2024 State KY , Spencer County
Alex Johnson Alex Johnson 6'3" | SF Trinity | 2024 State KY , Trinity
Braylon Hinton Braylon Hinton 6'4" | SF Tates Creek | 2024 State KY , Tates Creek