2024’s Top 10 Small Forwards
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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…
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Continue ReadingToday, 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:
- Tyler Betsey Tyler Betsey 6'8" | SF St. Thomas More | 2024 State #32 Nation NLG – 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 Bearcat!
- Ryan Mela Ryan Mela 6'6" | SF Newman School | 2024 State #240 Nation NLG – Tough downhill driver. Seaks out contact + finishes strong at the rim. Plays w/ good feel & a consistent motor. Defensive versatility is a plus. Future Friar.
- Bryce Dortch Bryce Dortch 6'8" | SF Brimmer & May | 2024 State #114 Nation NLG – Super athlete, super long, super versatile. Has secondary playmaker potential. Can be a defensive stopper. Untapped potential + high ceiling. Should shine as a Scarlet Knight.
- Daniel Johnson Daniel Johnson 6'7" | SF Brewster Academy | 2024 State NLG – Major athlete is a skilled slasher. Punishes rims in transition. Improved stroke from the perimeter. Versatile defender. Turns rebound into transition runouts.
- Justin Johnson Justin Johnson 6'8" | SF Putnam Science Academy | 2024 State NLG – Prototype big wing has super smooth game. Has great lift on his jumper & can really shoot it. Is a terror in passing lanes on the defensive end.
- James Jones James Jones 6'6" | SF Worcester Academy | 2024 State NLG – Power wing w/ improved feel + touch. 2x state champ just impacts winning. Impressive rebounder on both ends. Has a great motor + defensive instincts.
- Khalil Badru Khalil Badru 6'6" | SF Newman School | 2024 State NLG – Vertical athlete is an impressive cutter & offensive rebounder. Tough shot maker. Has defensive stopper tools + is an impressive rim protector.
- Shamiere Green Shamiere Green 6'6" | SF St. Thomas More | 2024 State NLG – Bouncy athlete that thrives in the open floor. Explosive 1st step creates driving advantages. Jumper looks more consistent, can create space with bounce.
- Myles Mucius Myles Mucius 6'7" | SF MacDuffie | 2024 State NLG – Gifted athlete has impressive physical tools & college ready body. Defensive stopper. Tough driver, making more plays off the bounce + facilitiating this year.
- Rashad McCormick Rashad McCormick 6'7" | SF Phillips Andover | 2024 State NLG – Another power wing that absolutely punishes rims. Showing signs of floor spacing ability. Hard to contain in transition. Takes on challenges defensively.
Other notes on New England’s best Small Forwards:
Betsey is the top ranked SF in Connecticut, while Mela holds that honor in Massachusetts and D. Johnson takes the crown in New Hampshire.
Anthony Chinn Anthony Chinn 6'4" | SF Bridgton Academy | 2024 State NLG (#94) is the 19th ranked Small Forward and takes the top spot at the position in Maine.
Justin Betts Justin Betts 6'5" | SF Vermont Academy | 2024 State NLG (#104) checks in at #21 and is Vermont’s top ranked prospect at the position.
Raphael Tawil Raphael Tawil 6'4" | SF St. Andrew's | 2024 State NLG (#1156) ranks 29th at the position and it the top ranked prospect at his position in Rhode Island.
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.