Live Period Watch: 2025 Forwards/Bigs to Keep Eyes On

<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Take a look at a shortlist of forwards/bigs in the 2025 class in the state of North Carolina to get eyes on as the Live Period weekend approaches for NCAA evaluations.</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>There's no better time to sign up for PrepHoopsNC! Get 30% OFF payment on your first billing cycle with offer code: JAYANDERSON30, sign up <a href="https://prephoops.com/subscribe">TODAY</a>!</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1410266"],"_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":"Ware is an emerging big man to keep an eye on with [program_tooltip program_id='2234929' first='1' last='of 1 Elite'] on the Pro16/NXT League stage given his size and activity in the painted area. He's got a college-ready frame already and continues to improve on his all-around game, including his ability to step out on the perimeter and knock down shots. He knows how to be a presence alongside [player_tooltip player_id='1226599' first='Tayeshaun' last='Smith'] to provide quite the 1-2 punch for their frontcourt. He's an underrated name in the state with offers already from Wake Forest, Tennessee, Ole Miss, Radford, Winthrop, Nebraska, Mississippi State and Texas Au0026amp;M already. Look for his list to grow as the recruiting cycle heats up this weekend.rnrn[embed]https://twitter.com/willharper56/status/1789128589905965142[/embed]","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["2077352"],"_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":"Jacobs is an underrecruited name in the state of North Carolina and fresh off a state title with Davidson Day School. He's a name for LM/MM programs at the DI level to get eyes on given his activity (u003cemu003ehighlights in profileu003c/emu003e) and presence in the painted area on both ends of the floor. He's got good footwork and nice instincts in the post offensively and has shown he can protect the rim defensively. He'll be a name to keep eyes on on the UAA stage this weekend with [program_tooltip program_id='2078535' first='Team' last='Charlotte'].","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["1226599"],"_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":"Smith is another name to with [program_tooltip program_id='2234929' first='1' last='of 1 Elite'] to keep an eye on in the frontcourt. He works well alongside [player_tooltip player_id='1410266' first='Gevonte' last='Ware'] in the frontcourt with his ability to be a back-to-basket threat as well as a passer out of the post. He's another prospect who continues to develop and show his growth as a mobile forward who can operate in a variety of ways. Arizona State, Illinois State, Iowa, High Point and Nebraska have offered him so far, but look for that list to grow as more coaches get eyes on him this weekend on the Pro16/NXT League stage.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["2302749"],"_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":"Leuthardt is a prospect who's slowly showing his growth with [program_tooltip program_id='2078522' first='PSB' last='NC'] on the grassroots scene. He's shown he can run the floor with purpose and make things happen around the rim. In the halfcourt, he's quite the high-post threat with his ability to shoot and put the ball on the floor. He'll be a name to keep an eye on on the independent grassroots scene for college programs in the region.rnrn[embed]https://twitter.com/DylanLeuthardt1/status/1783981446329143487[/embed]","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["1211774"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"Ahart is a prospect who's seen his recruitment slow over the past few months but look for it to blossom again with STARS Basketball Club on the UAA stage this weekend. He's an emerging prospect who's hungry to prove himself after playing limited minutes this past season with Christ School. He's shown flashes of his ability to shoot the ball at the wing spot and as he shows he can attack the rim/painted area with the same consistency, look for his recruitment to grow.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":5,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66438e1c28d27"} /-->