The Last Dance: Jack’s Top Forwards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are the seven forward prospects who impressed me this past weekend in Chicago at Prep Hoops The Last Dance!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1886972"],"_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-669708bb4f178"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Amari was one of the most versatile prospects I saw this past weekend, doing a lot of good things on both ends of the floor. At 6'5”, he could operate as a point forward, sometimes bringing the ball up the floor and conducting the offense for his team. He could take defenders off the dribble, making plays when he got downhill. He can shoot it from deep, being effective pulling up or off the catch. Nobles is also a solid rebounder and defender.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2109872"],"_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-6697017046482"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Noah turned in a really solid performance in a win on Saturday, dominating the paint. He is a phenomenal rebounder, being able to use his strong 6'5” frame to box out and out-muscle opponents to get good positioning. He converted on a couple of putback baskets and could find a guard with an accurate pass to get a transition opportunity started following a defensive board. I was also impressed with Quiggle's ability to pass with his back to the basket, hitting teammates with dimes for easy scores at the rim.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2323618"],"_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-669708bb4f1fa"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Alex's strong 6'6” frame made him bigger than any opponent in the game I saw, and he fully used that to his advantage. He was a beast rebounding the ball, especially offensively, as he converted on some putback finishes through tons of contact. The 2027 forward can make a difference with his defending inside as well. Sirbu also moves very well, being able to run the floor and make plays in transition, whether it's on offense or defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1560864"],"_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-669701042d994"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">JP can play in so many different roles for a team and it was fun watching him work as one of the main scorers with some guys down this weekend. He has a long 6'6” frame and is able to defend both guards and forwards with his mobility and length. He looked good driving to the basket for contested finishes in the half court and running in transition as well. Musoke is also a threat from deep, being lethal shooting off of the catch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1560841"],"_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-6697017046420"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Dominic was the biggest player on the floor in the game I saw, finding success working inside on both sides of the ball. He picked up some blocks, being able to move pretty well to cover a decent amount of ground defensively. He showed off a little bit of his post game, as well as using the dribble to get to the rim. Webster also looked confident shooting the ball from beyond the arc, pulling up if the defense was giving him too much space.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2119596"],"_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-669708bb4f274"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cooper plays with a lot of confidence and at 6'5”, the incoming junior forward has a pretty versatile offensive skill set. He is a major threat to shoot it from the perimeter, doing a lot of damage off the catch. He was great at finishing at the rim, driving inside, cutting inside, working in the post, or putback baskets following an offensive rebound. Fahning plays at his own pace with the ball in his hands and found a lot of success scoring the ball in the action I saw.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2083266"],"_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-669708bb4f2b4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jack was one of the top scoring options on his team, doing the large majority of his damage from the perimeter. The 6'3” wing has a very high release on his shot, making him an extremely difficult player to get a quality contest on. He was a go-to option for teammates kicking the ball out, drilling some looks off of the catch. Burke was also taking advantage of the defense sagging off of him too much, pulling up right over them.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->