High School Preview: Kyler’s Watch List (2024 PFs)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The high school season is creeping closer and closer and we at Prep Hoops Indiana will be giving you non-stop previews until the first week of action. With as many talented players in the state this season, it is important that we give you a list of names to keep an eye on for the season, which is what I will be doing with each position in the 2024, 2025, and 2026 classes. The point of my list is to give you a preview of some the players that are maybe overlooked a little, still on the college recruiting board, or guys in general that deserve to have eyes on them. With that said, here are small forwards to watch for in the 2024 class this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2079499"],"_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":"The 6'8 power forward from New Zealand by way of Oak Hill Academy is the player that most are probably not familiar with when it comes to the in-state 2024 class. However, he is someone that you need to get to know as his addition to Westfield makes the Shamrocks one of the top teams in Class 4A. He came to Indiana in the middle of this past summer and immediately impressed with his footwork, strength, motor, and overall versatility on the offensive end of the floor. He is also arguably the best rebounder in the state. He comes into his senior season with an offer from Evansville and plenty of more to come.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6549185b02d69"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2079500"],"_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":"[player_tooltip player_id='2079500' first='Keenan' last='Garner'] is a power forward that I have been extremely high on over the past few years and over the past summer he started to get noticed on a bigger level. With [player_tooltip player_id='1297052' first='Jalen' last='Haralson'] no longer there for the Fishers Tiger, a lot of the production has been shifted to the 6'6 Garner which is only going to benefit him in the long run. He can create off of the dribble from the perimeter, has the strength to consistently finish against bigger defenders inside, and moves well enough to guard multiple positions defensively. He averaged 7.9 points and 6.1 rebounds per game last season and with opportunity for him to be the 'go-to' guy for Fishers this season, those numbers will boost up. Comes in this season with offers from SIU-Edwardsville, Eastern Illinois, and several top NAIA programs.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6549185b02df7"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1547882"],"_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":"If you want to talk about a power forward in the in-state 2024 class that has really boosted his stock over the last year, [player_tooltip player_id='1578479' first='Tucker' last='Tornatta'] is your guy. He comes into his senior season after big junior year averaging 12.9 points and 11.7 rebounds per game and big summer with Kyle Guy Elite. His offensive game is showing major improvements every time I watch him and those rebounding skills are always excellent. If he can continue to expand his offensive game and stretch the floor a little more consistently, he could end up being a D1 prospect before his senior year is over with. One of the top guys to really keep an eye on this season.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6549185b02e47"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1275728"],"_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":"Harvey is one of the more intriguing prospects we have in the in-state 2024 class, which is the main reason he is a part of my watch list for power forwards. He is not your traditional big that is going to bang down low as he prefers to play mostly face-up and stretch the floor, which he does at an overall high level. At 6'7, he is an excellent pick-and-pop 4-man and is getting more mobile every passing game it seems like. Defensively is where the improvements need to continue to grow but his size and length are already major advantages of his on that end. This is a crucial senior year for Harvey as colleges at all levels will be keeping a close eye on him.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6549185b02e92"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Other guys to watch for: [player_tooltip player_id='1275772' first='Josiah' last='Gustin'], [player_tooltip player_id='1578484' first='Wyatt' last='Zellers'], [player_tooltip player_id='1158231' first='Justin' last='Sims'], [player_tooltip player_id='1158180' first='Braden' last='Walters'], [player_tooltip player_id='1275800' first='Jaelyn' last='Johnson'], [player_tooltip player_id='1455666' first='Peyton' last='Byrd'], [player_tooltip player_id='1547565' first='Jake' last='Smith'], [player_tooltip player_id='1457477' first='Seth' last='LaRavia'], [player_tooltip player_id='1277566' first='Nick' last='Glover']</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->