Preseason Preview: Must See 2025 Small School Forwards & Bigs

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These are a few of the top forwards and bigs among 3A through 1A programs within the 2025 class, garnering honorable and all-state recognition this past season. Set to build upon their success, these names are set to double down on their production. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2388618"],"_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-6740ea5520208"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Westphal is far and away the best prospect at the 3A level currently, garnering division 1 interest from a swath of programs while reaffirming his abilities with Collective this past summer. Right around 7' tall, he looks to make a point at the state's best rim protector who can space the floor from distance. Still pretty young for his graduating class, he is among the highest upside names in the whole state. With Salida, Westphal posted 15.1 points, 10.7 rebounds, and 2.8 blocks per game alongside a second team all-state selection last season. He brings one of the most unique skillsets of anyone 6'10 or taller in the state, set to excel at the collegiate level and step into conversations as a player of the year candidate. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1369850"],"_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-6740ea5520280"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Despite primarily being a baseball athlete, Morgan was first team all-state at 3A level last season with Highland, following a tremendous 20-5 record. A physical wing who brings a relentless motor on the glass, his ability to create second chance opportunities has been essential towards that group's offensive production. Comfortable drawing contact and scoring through contests, he continues to hold his own for one of the best coached small schools in the state. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1478277"],"_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-6740ea55202df"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hughes follows his most productive season in his career, posting 21 points and 8.9 rebounds per game. Bringing size at 6'5 alongside quickness not found often among athletes at 3A or lower levels, he is primed for another high usage season. He took strides as a playmaker in the halfcourt, working to leverage his frame to create great looks for teammates both last season and this past summer for the Miners. As he continues to improve his IQ, he could be a riser in due time. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1717270"],"_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-6740ea5520339"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">King brings physical tools alongside soft touch around the rim, capable of moving around opponents with ease at the 2A level with Holly. A valuable screen setter for their variety of perimeter playmakers, he is an incremental part in this group's success in the halfcourt. While undersized for his postion, King makes his impact felt every possession. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1848552"],"_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-6740ea5520393"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Eaton is another wing with Holly, bringing capabilities spacing the floor while continuing his consistency scoring around the rim. Both him and King offer much more physicality and skills than the majority of programs at the 2A level, posing a matchup nightmare yet again upon building additional chemistry since last season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1848550"],"_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-6740ea55203ec"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Harmon has been among the most productive names down in the springs, averaging a double last season. Bringing a relentless motor and willingness to be physical whenever necessary, the wing is a pest around the paint. Following averages of 12.8 points and 10.2 rebuonds per game with Pikes Peak Christian, his ability to continue increasing his shooting range will be valuable towards doubling down on these remarkable numbers. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->