Top 2025 Wing-Forwards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The category of wing-forward may be a new one, but with the advent of more positionless offenses and multi-skilled players who have great height and length it's certainly becoming mainstream. This list is the top players we believe fit this category now or will project to be at the next level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2208821"],"_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='2208821' first='Caleb' last='Thomas'] could certainly make his case for the top player in this category since he's the epitome of the term wing-forward.  But that remains to be played out.  However Thomas has done nothing in the past few months to solidify himself as one of the state's top players let alone position.  Thomas seems comfortable at any position at any time.  But most importantly gets the tough stuff in the paint done first and with high efficiency.  A very skilled ball handler and passer, Thomas will likely project as a power forward type player but could see development into more of a wing with his skills away from the basket.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["2114397"],"_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":"[player_tooltip player_id='2114397' first='D'arrae' last='Goodwin'] already has the D1 offers to show that he is likely WV's most versatile player.  Goodwin has shown the skills that a wing type player should possess but also the toughness and grit of a forward with rebounding and post play.  Goodwin has a wicked first step for a player at his height and handles like a guard.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["1573155"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='1573155' first='Braydon' last='Hawthorne'] is a big guard trapped in a forward's body.  The Beckley native has grown at a rapid pace and currently stretches to 6'8u0022 with possible room to grow.  When you see Hawthorne its easy to see he's a guard but just with a long body.  Plays like a shooting guard but with his length will definitely be projected as a wing/small forward type of position player.  Hawthorne shoots it well, handles like a two guard and passes like a point.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["2319940"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='2319940' first='Ruben' last='Salazar'] is a smooth shooting wing and strong bodied forward.  He shoots it at a high rate as well as handles like a guard.  His length allows him to get off shots against most defenders.  Salazar projects as a small forward type player at the next 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