2025 Forwards I’m Excited To Watch This Season (Part II)

<!-- 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 2025 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":["1450209"],"_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":"u003cstrongu003eZay Mosley, u003c/strongu003eA 6-7 junior forward who is strong, athletic and does a great job rebounding on both ends of the floor. He has also added a smooth touch from the perimeter on the offensive end where he can score off the bounce as well as off the catch. Mosley also adds a smooth inside-post game where he can score effectively around the rim whether it's on the block or his dunking ability. Look for Mosley to play with more confidence scoring across all three levels this upcoming season. Mosley holds offers from Florida Gulf Coast, Jacksonville and Stetson University.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["1450212"],"_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":"u003cstrongu003eSean Standifer, u003c/strongu003eA 6-5 junior wing has a very quick release to his shot where he can score off the swing pass or off the bounce. He adds a smooth inside game as well where he can score against bigger defenders using his strength around the rim. He also is a smooth rebounder for his size where he can push the basketball in transition along with bringing a strong IQ to his game. On the defensive end, he has a knack where he can guard multiple positions as his footwork out on the perimeter continues to improve. 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He has quick feet where he can catch lobs at the front of the rim as well as finish off put-backs. On the defensive end, Tinsley plays with a ton of length where he rebounds exceptionally well and is quick to get the ball ahead. He is also great at challenging shots out on the perimeter as well as guarding bigger players as he plays with a ton of physicality. 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He has a smooth inside-out game where he can score out on the block as well as in the mid-range. Forbes is also a relentless rebounder where he can score off put-backs as well as off the catch as he can play above the rim. 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