2024 Forwards I’m Excited To Watch This Season (Part I)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The upcoming high school season is about a month away and prospects are getting ready for the new season. Prep Hoops Florida is your year-round source of high school and grassroots basketball coverage from across the state. Here are some 2024 forwards I'm excited to see take the floor this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1055758"],"_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":"u003cstrongu003e[player_tooltip player_id='1055758' first='Dylan' last='Burrowes'], u003c/strongu003eA 6-8 senior forward has proven he has the intangibles to become an inside-out threat this upcoming season as he can score from inside the paint as well as shoot from the mid-range. He does a great job at cleaning up the boards at both ends of the floor where he can score off put-backs or quickly kick the ball ahead into a transition offense. Burrowes is also unafraid to challenge shots at the front of the rim as he plays with great length and has a strong knack for guarding multiple positions. Look for Burrowes to have a solid senior season where he has already reeled in a couple offers.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["1879520"],"_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":"u003cstrongu003e[player_tooltip player_id='1879520' first='Julien' last='Barnett'], u003c/strongu003eA 6-5 senior forward plays with a combination skillset of size, length and has great athleticism at both ends. Barnett plays at his best when he is being explosive around the rim finishing with either hand as well as dishing out passes to the perimeter shooters. Barnett has also gained more confidence in scoring from the mid-range as he can pull up either off the catch or the bounce at a high level. On the defensive end, Barnett is very versatile and can guard multiple positions using his footwork and speed to cover ground out on the perimeter.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["1631269"],"_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":"u003cstrongu003eAidan Agnew, u003c/strongu003eA 6-7 senior forward is the true definition of a playmaker whether he has the ball in his hands or not. Agnew does a great job when it comes to creating for his teammates as well as making athletic plays around the rim. Agnew is a high-level rebounder at both ends of the floor where he can finish above the rim as well as handling the basketball in the half-court. He has great length where he can defend multiple positions as well as being active in the passing lanes. He is a deemed underrated passer and can see the floor exceptionally well for his size and is poised to have a breakout season.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["1163381"],"_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":"u003cstrongu003e[player_tooltip player_id='1163381' first='Caleb' last='Gatewood'], u003c/strongu003eA 6-5 senior wing is an absolute beast when it comes to scoring above the rim whether it's in transition or a half-court offense. Gatewood plays with a great deal of body control where he scores off dribble-drives without fouling. On the defensive end, Gatewood is long and athletic where he can control the paint as a rim protector as well as guarding out on the perimeter challenging shots. Gatewood plays with a ton of energy where his teammates can feed off it as well as a quick-and-go rebounder at both ends of the floor. He will also play with a ton of hustle where he goes after the loose ball as well as force turnovers.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["1631263"],"_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":"u003cstrongu003e[player_tooltip player_id='1631263' first='Ace' last='Taylor'], u003c/strongu003eA 6-6 senior forward who can score in bunches whether it's from beyond the arc or at the front of the rim. Taylor plays with a ton of consistency on the offensive end and is unafraid to get his teammates involved on the offensive end. On the defensive end, Taylor can guard positions 1 through 4 at a high level using his length and athleticism to cover ground. He plays with a high motor and could be a major factor playing at the next level. Taylor does what it takes to be a winner on both ends of the floor and is an ultimate competitor.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_5_player":["1055747"],"_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":"u003cstrongu003e[player_tooltip player_id='1055747' first='Garrett' last='Watterson'], u003c/strongu003eA 6-7 senior forward who is the true definition of an elite three-level scorer. He is also a capable ball-handler for his size who sees the floor exceptionally well with great passes and plays with a high IQ. He is also a great two-way rebounder where he can quickly get the basketball in transition as well as being unafraid to play with physicality. Look for Watterson to have a solid senior season as he has started to get interest from several college coaches.","_player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":6,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65393447c3f27"} /-->