2025 Top Available Small Forwards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2025 class saw a commitment over the weekend as Bergen Catholic forward <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1483440' first='Declan' last='Wucherpfennig']</strong> committed to Fairfield. The available talent left in the pool has the potential to make an impact at the next level, especially on the wing. Here are the top available 2025 small forward prospects.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1823214' first='Shelton' last='Colwell'], 6'5 Arts</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Colwell is the top small forward prospect in the 2025 class and will be looking to take a step up in his senior year. The 6'5 forward attacks the basket with a purpose as he finishes strong around the basket and does not mind drawing contact. Colwell is more than just a slasher as he sets his feet before he shoots and has a high release on his jumper. He is a strong rebounder and is an underrated passer. Colwell is a gritty forward prospect whose ability to make plays at both ends of the floor will help his stock throughout the course of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2339154' first='Isaiah' last='Thomas'], 6'4 Paul VI</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Thomas has the ability to play in the backcourt as well, making him an intriguing prospect to track in the class. The 6'4 wing knows how to get to his spot on the floor and rises up with confidence on his jumper. Thomas can also score in the mid-range and finishes nicely in the paint. He has the length to defend multiple positions on the floor and is a solid rebounder. Thomas is a skilled wing prospect whose development on the ball will be one to track this winter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1411644' first='Z'yaire' last='Simmons'], 6'5 Paterson Kennedy</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Simmons has stuffed the stat sheet throughout the course of his high school career and should do it again in 2024-25. The 6'5 forward uses his handle to get to the rim off the bounce and finishes strong around the basket. Simmons uses his size to see over his defender and does not mind drawing contact in the paint. He skies for rebounds on both ends of the floor and uses his athleticism to make plays on the defensive end. Simmons is a versatile forward prospect who should fill up the stat sheet this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1557544' first='Jordan' last='Torres'], 6'5 Elizabeth</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Torres is one of the top shooters in Union County and should torch the nets this season. The 6'5 wing has a smooth shooting stroke and can knock down triples in bunches. Torres moves well without the ball in his hands, freeing himself for open jumpers and layups in the halfcourt. He uses his length to get deflections on the defensive end and works for rebounds on both ends of the floor. Torres is a sharpshooting forward prospect who will be drilling jumpers from behind the arc this winter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1413224' first='Robert' last='Foster'], 6'4 Payne Tech</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Foster is one of the more underrated forward prospects in the class and should put his game on display this season. The 6'4 forward pushes the pace in transition and knows how to find his open teammates in the halfcourt. Foster finishes well around the rim and can make shots through contact. He slides his feet on the defensive end and can find his open teammates in the halfcourt. Foster is a skilled forward prospect who will fill up the stat sheet this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Other Prospects to Watch:</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1773153' first='Reale' last='Basquine'], 6'6 Covenant College Prep</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1558747' first='Kevin' last='Freeman'], 6'5 Arts</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2421321' first='Zack' last='Kolaja'], 6'5 Blair Academy</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1943555' first='Quinn' last='Gibson'], 6'4 Cherry Hill West</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1456843' first='Destine' last='Evans'], 6'6 Pennington</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->