2024’s Top 10 Small Forwards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Today, we'll move on to the Top 10 Small Forwards in New England's class of 2024. While the region's top ranked recruit overall checks in here at #1, there is a ton of potential on this list behind him as well. Here are the Top 10 Small Forwards:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"ordered":true} --> <ol><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='1106041' first='Tyler' last='Betsey'] - New England's top ranked prospect is a highlight reel! Scores at all three levels, makes plays above the rim, + shines on the biggest stages. Gonna be a <strong><em>Bearcat</em></strong>!</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='1586725' first='Ryan' last='Mela'] - Tough downhill driver. Seaks out contact + finishes strong at the rim. Plays w/ good feel &amp; a consistent motor. Defensive versatility is a plus. Future <strong><em>Friar</em></strong>.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='1081871' first='Bryce' last='Dortch'] - Super athlete, super long, super versatile. Has secondary playmaker potential. Can be a defensive stopper. Untapped potential + high ceiling. Should shine as a <strong><em>Scarlet Knight</em></strong>.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='2312334' first='Daniel' last='Johnson'] - Major athlete is a skilled slasher. Punishes rims in transition. Improved stroke from the perimeter. Versatile defender. Turns rebound into transition runouts.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='2312340' first='Justin' last='Johnson'] - Prototype big wing has super smooth game. Has great lift on his jumper &amp; can really shoot it. Is a terror in passing lanes on the defensive end.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='1586721' first='James' last='Jones'] - Power wing w/ improved feel + touch. 2x state champ just impacts winning. Impressive rebounder on both ends. Has a great motor + defensive instincts.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='1586489' first='Khalil' last='Badru'] - Vertical athlete is an impressive cutter &amp; offensive rebounder. Tough shot maker. Has defensive stopper tools + is an impressive rim protector.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='1584062' first='Shamiere' last='Green'] - Bouncy athlete that thrives in the open floor. Explosive 1st step creates driving advantages. Jumper looks more consistent, can create space with bounce.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='1489314' first='Myles' last='Mucius'] - Gifted athlete has impressive physical tools &amp; college ready body. Defensive stopper. Tough driver, making more plays off the bounce + facilitiating this year.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='2312377' first='Rashad' last='McCormick'] - Another power wing that absolutely punishes rims. Showing signs of floor spacing ability. Hard to contain in transition. Takes on challenges defensively.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ol> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Other notes on New England's best Small Forwards:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Betsey </strong>is the top ranked SF in Connecticut, while <strong>Mela </strong>holds that honor in Massachusetts and <strong>D. Johnson</strong> takes the crown in New Hampshire.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2312975' first='Anthony' last='Chinn'] (#94) is the 19th ranked Small Forward and takes the top spot at the position in Maine.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2313011' first='Justin' last='Betts'] (#104) checks in at #21 and is Vermont's top ranked prospect at the position.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2313153' first='Raphael' last='Tawil'] (#1156) ranks 29th at the position and it the top ranked prospect at his position in Rhode Island.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Overall, 35 prospects at the Small Forward position made it into our most recent rankings update; only 6 of those prospects have made their college commitments at this point in time.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->