June Scouting: 2025 Forwards (Part 1)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are some notes on many of the 2025 forwards I observed in the gym during June. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1542852' first='Ethan' last='Apergis'] | Landon (MD)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Apergis is a steadily improving 6'8” forward who played well for Landon during DMV Live. He impressed as a shot-blocker, rebounder, and finisher. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1494107' first='Silas' last='Barksdale'] | Woodside (VA)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Barksdale is a skilled 6'8” forward who is dynamic offensively. His fundamentals, including footwork, are on point along with his passing and finishing. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2241979' first='Jed' last='Barlow'] | Good Counsel (MD)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Barlow is an athletic 6'7” forward who is a threat from three. He is active on the glass and has a soft touch when finishing but will also attempt to put you on a poster. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1768958' first='Tyrell' last='Bowles'] | Flowers (MD)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bowles is a long-limbed, mobile 6'8" prospect who plays a high motor and shows no fear. He is a bonafide lob threat who has soft hands, can finish with either hand, rebounds well, and communicates. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Dominic Carr | Riverdale Baptist (MD)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Carr is a 6'8” forward who is always available for dump-offs. He brings value as a finisher and rebounder. <strong>Donovan Flamer | St. Frances (MD)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Flamer is listed at 6'10” and is an exceptional finisher in the lane. He is also good for a few blocks per game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1374773' first='Cam' last='Fleming'] | St. Frances (MD)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>At 6'7”, Fleming has top-tier athleticism. He can grab a minimum of five rebounds each time he hits the court. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2242371' first='Josh' last='Hamilton'] | Highland (VA)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hamilton is a lanky 6'8" Canadian who has a chance to be an elite defender. He is a good rebounder who is vocal and can block a shot. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2241989' first='Cayden' last='Hargrove'] | Wise (MD)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hargrove is a broad-shouldered 6'5" forward with length and versatility. He is a threat from three but is also effective as a finisher, post-defender, and passer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->