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Top 5 Deep Dive: 2024 Power Forwards

Top 5 Deep Dive: 2024 Power Forwards
Allen Pettigrew
Allen Pettigrew
January 15, 2024 @ 03:26 AM
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Diamant Blazi
Diamant Blazi 6'8" | PF | 2024
FL
Cooper Flagg
Cooper Flagg 6'9" | PF | 2024
FL
Derik Queen
Derik Queen 6'9" | PF | 2024
FL
Ryan Jones
Ryan Jones 6'9" | PF | 2024
FL
Asa Newell
Asa Newell 6'8" | PF | 2024
FL
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Florida senior class is loaded with four men who have instant impact qualities. Three of our top 5 power forward are five star prospects who anchor national powerhouse Monteverde. Without further ado here are scouting reports for Floridas to give power forwards.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1454289"],"_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_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65a4fa2b7d75c"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1529069' first='Cooper' last='Flagg'] is arguably the nation's top prospect. At 6'9 with elite athleticism and high motor we're seeing dominate performances on both ends of the floor. He's a next level weak side defender with great timing as a shot blocker and guards every position on the floor. Offensively he's a slasher who's grown as a spot up shooter and pull up shooter. He has great vision for the position, is a phenomenal finisher above the rim, and has the intangibles to excel at the highest levels.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1089573"],"_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_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65a4fa2b7d7eb"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1089573' first='Derik' last='Queen'] is the best post scorer in high school basketball. The 6'10 forward is a bull on the block with some of the best footwork in basketball. He's a monster rebounder who's improved as an athlete over the last year. He's an awesome leveled headed competitor who consistently produces as a double double threat.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1055578"],"_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_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65a4fa2b7d862"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1055578' first='Asa' last='Newell'] is a modern-day stretch four. He excels as a finisher with the length and vertical athleticism to finish above the rim in traffic. He's green as an offensive rebounder and produces at a high level as a putback artist. Newell can space the floor out to the college three point line and has flashed the ability to create his shot during the summer. He's a rangy rim protector who can high point the ball against some of the best athletes in the high school game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1055724"],"_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_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65a4fa2b7d8d8"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1055724' first='Ryan' last='Jones'] has been sidelined most of the season with an injury, but his shooting and size are undeniable. The Virginia Tech signee anchors the paint as a rebounder and stretches the floor as a three point shooter. He's a physically mature forward who was tightening his mid-post game before the injury. Armed with a soft touch and the stretch to carve out space, Jones held on to this spot and national attention thanks to the strong body of work.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2201109"],"_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_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65a4fa2b7d94b"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2201109' first='Diamant' last='Blazi'] is listed as a forward in our database but has a game meant for the perimeter. The 6'8 forward is an above the rim athlete, flashes shot creation skills, and plays with a high motor. His size and athleticism show him to rise above defenders for pull up jumpers. He's a willing passer with the vision and offensive gravity to get teammates involved.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

Florida senior class is loaded with four men who have instant impact qualities. Three of our top 5 power forward are five star prospects who anchor national powerhouse Monteverde. Without further ado here are scouting reports for Floridas to give power forwards.

Duke
Cooper Flagg

Cooper Flagg

FL
PF
HEIGHT 6'9"
POS PF
CLASS 2024
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Cooper
Flagg PF
Class
2024
Height
6'9"
HS
Montverde Academy
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FL

Cooper Flagg

State: Florida
School: Montverde Academy
Club: Maine United EYBL
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Maryland
Derik Queen

Derik Queen

FL
PF
HEIGHT 6'9"
POS PF
CLASS 2024
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Derik
Queen PF
Class
2024
Height
6'9"
HS
Montverde Academy
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FL

Derik Queen

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State: Florida
School: Montverde Academy
Club: Team Thrill
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Georgia
Asa Newell

Asa Newell

FL
PF
HEIGHT 6'8"
POS PF
CLASS 2024
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Asa
Newell PF
Class
2024
Height
6'8"
HS
Montverde Academy
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FL

Asa Newell

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State: Florida
School: Montverde Academy
Club: 1Family
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Virginia Tech
Ryan Jones

Ryan Jones

FL
PF
HEIGHT 6'9"
POS PF
CLASS 2024
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Ryan
Jones PF
Class
2024
Height
6'9"
HS
The Rock
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Ryan Jones

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State: Florida
School: The Rock
Club: Rebels
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Diamant Blazi

Diamant Blazi

FL
PF
HEIGHT 6'8"
POS PF
CLASS 2024
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Diamant
Blazi PF
Class
2024
Height
6'8"
HS
Jordan Christian
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Diamant Blazi

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State: Florida
School: Jordan Christian
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