2025 Group 4 Forward Prospects to Watch This Month

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>July is here, meaning the summer season is in full swing. The 2025 class is looking to make its mark on the hardwood this month, especially in the frontcourt. Here are the 2025 Group 4 forward prospects to watch in July.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2339158' first='Bohdan' last='Biekietov'], 6'8 PF Montgomery</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Biekietov has had a strong last couple of months and is looking to bring it over into July. The 6'8 forward has a good faceup game as he can put the ball on the floor and finish strong above the rim. Biekietov has a nice touch around the basket and has a high release on his jumper. He skies for rebounds on both ends of the floor and uses his size to influence shots around the basket. Biekietov's stock has risen over the last couple of months and should continue to rise this month.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1411644' first='Z'yaire' last='Simmons'], 6'5 SF Paterson Kennedy</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Simmons' versatility is something that will help his stock in a big way this month. The 6'5 forward has a good handle, which he uses to get to the rim and finish. Simmons does not mind drawing contact and can find his open teammates in the halfcourt. He works hard for rebounds and uses his athleticism to make plays on the defensive end. Simmons is a versatile forward prospect whose ability to impact the game in a number of ways will help his game throughout the month.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2165719' first='Juan' last='Areche'], 6'6 SF Linden</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Areche is one of the most intriguing prospects in the class with his combination of size, length and athleticism. The 6'6 wing finishes strong above the rim and finishes nicely around the basket. Areche uses his size to rise up over his defender and moves well without the ball in his hands. He is an underrated rebounder and has the length to defend multiple positions on the floor. Areche is a lanky wing prospect whose ability to score in the paint will help his stock throughout the month.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2339332' first='Carlyle' last='Adams'], 6'4 SF East Orange</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Adams has the potential to play the four as well and should put it on display this month. The 6'4 forward has a nice release on his jumper and sets his feet before he shoots. Adams is more than just a shooter as he can also put the ball on the floor and finish around the basket. He leaps for rebounds on both ends of the floor and uses his length to make plays on the defensive end. Adams is a gritty forward prospect whose ability to do the dirty work will help his game throughout the month.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1981565' first='Wes' last='Shirk'], 6'5 PF Hunterdon Central</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Shirk is a forward prospect to track as he has the ability to score inside and out. The 6'5 forward uses his strong frame to get position down low and has a nice touch around the basket. Shirk has a good release on his jumper and sets his feet before he shoots. He is tough to keep off the offensive glass and holds his ground on the defensive end. Shirk's ability to stretch the floor is something that will make him a prospect to watch throughout July.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->