Preseason Preview: 2025 Forwards Set to Step Up

This collection of forwards have made strides throughout the summer, either for club ball or throughout appearances in offseason events in June. All of them have the ability to compete at the varsity level, through continual skill development that upside could lead them to the college level.    Foster is about as physical as anyone among frontcourt names up in the northern front range, dependable holding his own on the glass or post. Making considerable improvements to his face-up shooting consistency, he has worked to round out his offensive skill set through the past few months. If needed to back down his opponents, he is under control against mismatches, steady initiating contact. Foster follows his past season at Poudre with averages of 12.7 points and 8.5 rebounds per game.     Miller was second in 4A basketball in blocks per game last season with Colorado Academy, bringing height and mobility to clog the lane for opposing shotmakers. Possessing great instincts as a help defender, he does well getting into position early to alter shot attempts. Capable of grabbing rebounds on either end of the floor, his ability to add strength will be a difference maker for his overall amount of playing time, particularly with five seniors departing last season.     York's motor is about as impactful as anyone in this class, despite only standing around 6'3, he has maximized his opportunities as an undersized forward. Bringing a low center of gravity and notable strength to move around opponents on the glass, he is an energizing presence for this group. About as effective on the offensive glass, he will find ways to get minutes just from his ability to create second chance opportunities. With Eaglecrest bringing in a variety of capable perimeter shot creators, his abilities as a screen setter and subsequent roller should help open up the floor for those teammates.     Gallegos is another Eaglecrest forward who should solidify himself as a consistent presence in the rotation, bringing size at 6'6 alongside growing consistency to space the floor. Additionally a willing slasher, he stays active along the baseline as his opponent begins to ball watch. Should the lane open up, he has the ability to throw down dunks when available, most often in transition settings. Capable of playing either forward spot due to his combination of size and floor spacing growth, he shows signs as an incremental part of their rotation.     Bringing notable physicality for Bennett, Ivory is set for a very productive season within the Frontier League. Bringing size and much improved skill, notably as a spot-up shooter, he has worked to round out his all-around offensive game. How he can impact the glass will play a big role in elevating his opportunities this season, particularly given the size advantage he poses against league opponents.     Nkiadiambu has been a steady defensive weapon for Fort Lupton in years prior. Boasting a wide reach alongside the lateral quickness to alter many shot attempts in the halfcourt, he is a proven shot blocker with 2.7 blocks per game in his junior year at Fort Lupton. Playing alongside multiple talented facilitators yet again, he will have ample opportunities to be rewarded as a roller and slasher around the basket. Nkiadiambu's ability to round out his offensive game will play a big role in his opportunities at the next level, previously showing flashes as a spot-up shooter and lob threat.

This collection of forwards have made strides throughout the summer, either for club ball or throughout appearances in offseason events in June. All of them have the ability to compete at the varsity level, through continual skill development that upside could lead them to the college level.