2025 Top Available Non-NJSIAA Small Forward Prospects

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2025 pool got a little bit smaller as Blair Academy wing <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2421321' first='Zack' last='Kolaja']</strong> committed to NYU on Monday. The class still has talent who can make an impact at the next level, including in the prep/independent divisions. Here are the 2025 top available non-NJSIAA small forward prospects.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1773153' first='Reale' last='Basquine'], 6'6 Covenant College Prep</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Basquine is one of the most athletic forward prospects in the class and should put it on display this season. The 6'6 forward explodes off the floor for dunks and is unafraid of drawing contact in the lane. Basquine can also score in the mid-range and is an underrated passer. He skies for rebounds on both ends of the floor and uses his athleticism to make plays on the defensive ends. Basquine is an athletic forward prospect whose ability to make plays at both ends of the floor will help his stock in a big way.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1456843' first='Destine' last='Evans'], 6'6 Pennington</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Evans has the ability to play the four, making him an intriguing prospect to track in the class. The 6'6 forward attacks the basket with a purpose as he finishes strong around the rim and doesn't mind contact. Evans uses his strength to get position down low and is able to pass out of the post. He moves well without the ball in his hands and has the length to defend multiple positions on the floor. Evans is a physical forward prospect whose ability to impact the game in the paint at both ends of the floor will help his game throughout the course of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2107783' first='Myles' last='Dickerson'], 6'4 College Achieve</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dickerson will be one to watch this season as he moves into a new role at College Achieve. The Timothy Christian transfer has a good first step, which he uses to get past his defender off the bounce and finishes well around the basket. Dickerson uses his size to see over his defender and can find his open teammates in the halfcourt. He works hard for rebounds on both ends of the floor and moves well off the ball. Dickerson's ability to make plays with the ball in his hands will help his development over the course of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1775124' first='Andrew' last='Park'], 6'6 Blair Academy</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Park is one of the top shooters in the class and will put it on display this season. The 6'6 forward has a smooth release on his jumper and can get hot from distance in a hurry. Park can also put the ball on the floor and finish around the basket. He is an underrated rebounder and holds his ground on the defensive end. Park is a sharpshooting forward prospect who should torch the nets during the 2024-25 season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2427088' first='Anson' last='Beard'], 6'5 Lawrenceville</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Beard is primed to have a breakout season as he should get more touches on the offensive end. The 6'5 forward has a good handle, which he uses to get to his spot on the floor and finishes well around the basket. Beard can also score in the mid-range and rarely forces shots in the halfcourt. He is a solid rebounder and is an underrated rebounder. Beard is a gritty forward prospect who does whatever it takes to help his team win games.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->