2024 Rankings Stock-Riser Forwards

In this update of the 2024 class rankings, we have a lot of frontcourt and wing players taking a step forward and making a leap up the ranks. Here are a few of the biggest risers at the forward position in this update.   [player_tooltip player_id='1612241' first='Dalton' last='Brown'] Tahoma   Previous Rank: 48   The 2022-23 NPSL first-team all-league player has continued to cement himself as one of the top players in his league, and now one of the top forwards in his class. He's 6-foot-7 with an incredible motor and nose for the ball. Brown's long been a threat working off the ball, grabbing boards, and finding open cutting lanes, but he's looked much more dominant this summer going at players from the post and off the bounce. He has made all the right improvements to have a big season for a strong 4A contender.   [player_tooltip player_id='1439540' first='Hudson' last='Yarbrough'] Elite Prep   Previous Rank: 60   The 6-foot-8 Yarbrough has some high-level ball skills that you don't often find in kids his size. He sees the floor well, and can take his time on the ball to let things develop thanks to his handle and footwork. He also has some good touch out to 3-point range and shows good strength inside when working his man down low or fighting for position on the glass.   [player_tooltip player_id='1612261' first='Adam' last='Davis'] Tahoma   Previous Rank: 69   Davis is a hybrid player who can fit into a lot of different roles. He's got decent size to play around the rim and actually is a pretty athletic kid. Strong finishing, tough work on the boards, and good movement through the middle helps him impact the game inside, and on the perimeter he can knock down the three, is capable of bringing the ball down at times and exhibits excellent vision up the court.   [player_tooltip player_id='1440101' first='Shane' last='Skidmore'] University   Previous Rank: 63   Skidmore is a D-I football recruit as a tight end and his athleticism has really started to shine through this summer. A year ago he was a big kid but seemed to mostly rely and strength and touch inside. Now, he's a bit leaner, still strong, but able to attack more with the face-up, and is much more explosive finishing at the rim. He'll be a tough matchup in the GSL this winter.   [player_tooltip player_id='1688028' first='Finnegan' last='Anderson'] Davis   Previous Rank: 79   Anderson continues to be a big riser in this update and a lot of it has to do with his skill development, but a lot of it also has to do with his mindset on the court. As a more complete and well-rounded offensive threat, Anderson's been able to approach the game with a more aggressive and confident style of play.   [player_tooltip player_id='1450608' first='Ryan' last='McFerran'] Jackson   Previous Rank: 83   McFerran's length and leaping lend him to interior play on both ends, as a guy who excels at defending the rim and can get out and finish plays in transition. However, he's looked more comfortable playing on the perimeter this summer and as long as that shooting stays consistent he'll continue to rise as a unique wing prospect.   [player_tooltip player_id='1612262' first='Luke' last='Allison'] Gig Harbor   Previous Rank: 118   This kid is a bruiser. He is big, he is strong, and he likes to play a physical game. With his size and athleticism, he's able to achieve a lot just by working hard, getting up and down the court, and establishing good position offensively. If he continues to improve the footwork inside he could be a big force inside for the Tides.   [player_tooltip player_id='1612212' first='Dominic' last='Navarre'] Zillah   Previous Rank: 105   The definition of a late-bloomer, Navarre looks more and more fluid on the court and can attack in a myriad of ways. He continues to stretch his shooting range, has improved his ability to attack off the dribble, and more importantly, secures the rock as he does so. And at 6-foot-7, he still has some good athleticism that helps him move better than most traditional bigs.

In this update of the 2024 class rankings, we have a lot of frontcourt and wing players taking a step forward and making a leap up the ranks. Here are a few of the biggest risers at the forward position in this update.