Forest High School Team Camp Standouts Pt. 3

Allen Pettigrew

June 18, 2024 @ 04:00 AM

North Marion   The North Marion bigs may end up being forces on the gridiron, but right now, they're making plays indoors. Lemont Sweeting is a strong, stocky 6'3 forward with graceful footwork and a physical game. The 2026 prospect runs the floor, moves his feet well enough to switch on to wings for short spurts, and attacks the offensive glass. His frontcourt mate Elijah Lee is an athletic 6'4 forward whose game is fueled by his motor. He hits the offensive glass for putbacks, finishes above the rim, and competes on the defensive end. While both are undersized, their strength and body awareness, allows them to compete against taller, less physically developed front-court defenders.   Jerdarrius Jackson is a smooth 6'2 ball handler in the class of 2026. He physically looks past with a long, wiry frame that may feel out with a college weight program. Jackson plays like a traditional point guard who sets teammates up, is a solid point-of-attack defender, and knocks down shots. Jackson flashes his offensive upside with efficient mid-range pull-ups and downhill drives. It will be interesting to see how he handles a larger leadership and scoring role in his junior season.   [player_tooltip player_id='1453482' first='Coy' last='Sizemore'] is a tough, smaller three-level scoring guard. He knows how to get his shot off and plays with aggression. He has a nose for finding scoring opportunities. Sizemore has a strong, stocky frame that shows him to seek contact on drives.   Trinity Catholic Julian Melendez is a crafty, smaller guard who balances scoring and playmaking. He screams leadership on and off the floor as the lead ball handler and players coach as Trinity Catholic finds a new head coach. The 5'8 guard is a natural ball handler who gets where he wants, patiently looks for wholes in the defense, and handles pressure well. He's an effective off-the-dribble shooter, possessing the speed and touch to score around bigger bodies in the paint with an array of tough finishes and floaters.

North Marion