Underclassman Forwards to Watch In Western PA

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These underclassman forwards are priming up for big seasons. Here are five young players to watch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2288500"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-665cd6216ac9f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2288500' first='Michael' last='Thompson'] boasts excellent length and athleticism and an exciting blend of size, skill and upside. He has developed into a legitimate three-level scoring threat. Thompson's range extends well beyond the three-point line, where he connected on an impressive 50% of his attempts on the AAU circuit.  What separates Thompson is his tremendous vertical. He gets incredible elevation on his jump shot. He has a diligent work ethic. He is constantly in the gym working on tightening his handle, improving his footwork, and refining his skills. Thompson's coachability and drive to improve are what every coach wants in a player.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Deontae Wilson","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'1u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77247","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Meadville","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-665cd6216ad64"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Deontae Wilson is an athletic 6'0" junior wing with elite leaping ability and physicality. He has a smooth mid-range game and excellent body control. Wilson is a menace on the defensive end using his physicality. He has a strong, powerful frame that allows him to body up against bigger wings and hold his own on the glass. Wilson seems to just be scratching the surface of his potential. The Western PA prospect has been putting in the offseason work to take his game up another level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='2643812' first='Maddox' last='Bennett']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'6u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77247","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"DuBois","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"PK Flash","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-665cd6216adef"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Is [player_tooltip player_id='2643812' first='Maddox' last='Bennett'] a guard? Is he a forward? I think he is a bit of both. That said, Bennett is an intriguing 6'6" junior prospect. Bennett's calling card is his outside shooting that extends well beyond the NBA three-point line. Bennett's height creates a tremendous advantage in terms of getting his shot off over smaller defenders. However, he is far more than just a specialist from deep. Bennett combines his elite marksmanship with a physical profile of size, length, and athleticism. He has the speed and body control to put the ball on the floor when the defense over extends. Bennett's strength allows him to absorb contact around the rim and finish through bigger defenders. He has shown flashes of playmaking vision and defensive versatility with his 6'6" size that could make him a high-impact player in time.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1406952"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-665cd6216ae39"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1406952' first='Owen' last='Proskin'] is a relentless 6'4" wing. What immediately stands out is his sheer motor and aggressiveness on the glass. He has excellent instincts for tracking down missed shots. His rebounding is a catalyst for his transition scoring as well. He runs the floor hard and is a threat to finish above the rim in the open court with his elite athleticism. Proskin's athletic traits are truly special. On top of his physical tools, Proskin simply has a relentless competitive spirit and desire to make impact plays.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Dylan Stohon","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'5u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77247","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Forest Hills","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"Wildcat Select","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-665cd6216aeba"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Dylan Stohon has had a productive showing this spring for the Wildcat Select AAU team. The 6'5" forward is an intriguing prospect with a versatile offensive game and elite defensive. On the offensive end, Stohon has a smooth shooting stroke. His footwork in the post and around the basket is advanced. However, Stohon's greatest impact may actually come on the defensive end of the floor. With his length, he is an absolute force as a rim protector. Opposing offenses must account for Stohon's shot-blocking prowess anytime they attack the paint. He also maintains tremendous effort closing out to shooters and getting a hand up to contest jumpers. What makes Stohon so impressive is his overall feel and understanding of the nuances of the game. He simply makes all the little plays — boxing out, cutting at the right times, being in help-side position defensively. Stohon has an incredibly high basketball IQ.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->