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2025 Rankings: Top Available Wings/Forwards in 2024-25 (Part I)

2025 Rankings: Top Available Wings/Forwards in 2024-25 (Part I)
Jay Anderson
Jay Anderson
October 30, 2024 @ 11:00 AM
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Dario Williams
Dario Williams 6'6" | SF | 2025
NC
Malachi Simpson
Malachi Simpson 6'6" | SF | 2025
NC
Ira Wilson
Ira Wilson 6'7" | SF | 2025
NC
Justice Mitchell
Justice Mitchell 6'6" | SF | 2025
NC
Dylan Deluca
Dylan Deluca 6'7" | SF | 2025
NC
<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Take a look at Part I of the Top Available Wing/Forward prospects series heading into the 2024-25 season!</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>USE CODE<strong> anderson30</strong> for 30% OFF THE FIRST PURCHASE OF ANY SUBSCRIPTION!</em> <a href="http://www.prephoops.com/subscribe">Subscribe</a> today!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1212902"],"_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-6721d19c0f5d1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mitchell returns for Clayton High fresh off a strong spring/summer where a number of DIII programs have walked away impressed. He's a versatile presence at 6-foot-6 who's shown he can operate inside and out and both ends of the floor. He's one for DII and DIII programs to keep a close eye on this season in a talented frontcourt of prospects.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1076353"],"_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-6721d19c0f636"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Deluca is quite the intriguing forward to get to know at 6-foot-7 in the 2025 class. He continues to draw DI and DII interest given his presence as a versatile scorer and defender. He averaged 13.1 points, 6.7 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.1 blocks per game at United Faith in 2023-24. He'll be a new face at Ambassador Christian School to keep an eye on given his activity on both ends of the hardwood.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1262468"],"_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-6721d19c0f686"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Wilson is another name who continues to climb up the PH radar in the 2025 class. He's a strong-framed prospect at 6-foot-7 who's shown he can finish at the rim as well as operate on the perimeter as a shooter and playmaker. He's due for a breakout senior year as a new face to get to know with Southern Wake Academy on the NCHSAA 1A stage this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1360306"],"_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-6721d19c0f6c7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Simpson is another prospect for DII and DIII programs in the region to get to know at Hendersonville High. He led the way with 20.9 points, 8.9 rebounds, 2.7 steals and 1.8 assists per game for the Bearcats in 2023-24, racking up 13 double-doubles. He's a lengthy prospect at 6-foot-6 who's shown he's capable of wreaking havoc on both ends of the floor with his length and athleticism. He returns as a top name to know in the NCHSAA 2A ranks this upcoming season given his activity around the rim and defensively.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1834433"],"_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-6721d19c0f705"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Williams is an emerging name to get to know in the 2025 class at Gaston Christian School looks to contend for a NCISAA state title once again in 2024-25. He's a sizeable prospect at 6-foot-6 with a strong frame who's hard to guard as he's starting to figure out his strengths on the floor as a shooter and attacker off the bounce. He's a budding name for college programs of all levels to get eyes on. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

Take a look at Part I of the Top Available Wing/Forward prospects series heading into the 2024-25 season!

Justice Mitchell

Justice Mitchell

NC
SF
HEIGHT 6'6"
POS SF
CLASS 2025
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Justice
Mitchell SF
Class
2025
Height
6'6"
HS
Clayton
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NC
2025 Rankings: Top Available Wings/Forwards in 2024-25 (Part I)
Mitchell returns for Clayton High fresh off a strong spring/summer where a number of DIII programs have walked...
Written by Jay Anderson
Read more at PrepHoops.com
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Justice Mitchell

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State: North Carolina
School: Clayton
Club: Team Wall
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Taylor (IN)
Dylan Deluca

Dylan Deluca

NC
SF
HEIGHT 6'7"
POS SF
CLASS 2025
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Dylan
Deluca SF
Class
2025
Height
6'7"
HS
Ambassador Christian
|
NC
2025 Rankings: Top Available Wings/Forwards in 2024-25 (Part I)
Deluca is quite the intriguing forward to get to know at 6-foot-7 in the 2025 class. He continues...
Written by Jay Anderson
Taylor (IN)
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Dylan Deluca

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State: North Carolina
School: Ambassador Christian
Club: VA Premier
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Lees-McRae
Ira Wilson

Ira Wilson

NC
SF
HEIGHT 6'7"
POS SF
CLASS 2025
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Ira
Wilson SF
Class
2025
Height
6'7"
HS
Southern Wake Academy
|
NC
2025 Rankings: Top Available Wings/Forwards in 2024-25 (Part I)
Wilson is another name who continues to climb up the PH radar in the 2025 class. He’s a...
Written by Jay Anderson
Lees-McRae
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Ira Wilson

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State: North Carolina
School: Southern Wake Academy
Club: No Guts No Glory
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Malachi Simpson

Malachi Simpson

NC
SF
HEIGHT 6'6"
POS SF
CLASS 2025
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Malachi
Simpson SF
Class
2025
Height
6'6"
HS
Hendersonville
|
NC
2025 Rankings: Top Available Wings/Forwards in 2024-25 (Part I)
Simpson is another prospect for DII and DIII programs in the region to get to know at Hendersonville...
Written by Jay Anderson
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Malachi Simpson

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State: North Carolina
School: Hendersonville
Club: NLPB Next Level Prospects Basketball
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Dario Williams

Dario Williams

NC
SF
HEIGHT 6'6"
POS SF
CLASS 2025
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Dario
Williams SF
Class
2025
Height
6'6"
HS
Gaston Christian
|
NC
2025 Rankings: Top Available Wings/Forwards in 2024-25 (Part I)
Williams is an emerging name to get to know in the 2025 class at Gaston Christian School looks...
Written by Jay Anderson
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Dario Williams

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School: Gaston Christian
Club: Team Charlotte
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