Standout Small Forwards: Class 5A/Class of 2026

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Here is a look at some of the top sophomore small forwards in Class 5A. These are the guys that can play inside and out. They are players to watch for the next three years.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1543669' first='Rushad' last='Fleming'] 6'2" Catholic</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rushad, is a terrific two sport athlete for the bears. He is a very physical player on both ends of the court. He shoots well from mid-range and can hit the open three point shot. He is a very good rebounder and plays tough defense. Catholic won the State Championship this past season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1620977' first='Cashmir' last='Connor'] 6'4" John Curtis</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cashmir, is already a 6'4" forward as a sophomore. He has the physical size and tools to play at the next level. He will continue to get better with hard work and time. He shoots it well inside and out . He can guard multiple positions. John Curtis lost in the 2nd round of the state playoffs this past year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1680641' first='Sy'Qur' last='Ferrell'] 6'1" John Ehret</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sy'Qur, well get increased playing time this year for the patriots. He shoots well from behind the arc. He plays bigger than his 6'1 frame and can score in the paint. He can play shooting guard as well as small forward. Sy'Qur can guard multiple positions because of his size and athleticism. John Ehret lost in the 2nd round of the playoffs this past season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1543676' first='Kingston' last='Jarrell'] 6'2" Liberty</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kingston, is a tough hard nosed player who plays the game at a high level. He is a total team player who makes others around him better. He is a good passer and shooter from deep. Kingston is a lock down defender who gets in passing lanes and can finish in transition.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1543651' first='Raphael' last='Wesley'] 5'11" Pineville</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Raphael, played significant varsity minutes as a freshman. He is a good shooter who can knock down three pointers and is very good from mid-range. He is a very good rebounder and defender . Raphael will be a force this year for Pineville. Pineville had a great season and lost in the quarterfinals of the State playoffs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->