Top new forwards from 2025 Rankings Update

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Our 2025 rankings update saw over 25 players get added to our list with this being the penultimate update for that class, in this article we'll take a look at five bigs who were just added this cycle.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2694016"],"_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-67a5109beb68b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the more physically imposing forwards at the small town level, Francis can protect the rim, score above the rim and set hard screens. A mismatch at the Division VII level, not many schools have the size to stop Francis when he catches the ball in the paint and he also deters slashers from testing him at the rim. If Francis winds up at the small college level, I think he would play a similar role as a rim running big who protects the rim and rebounds.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2702476"],"_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-67a5109beb6ef"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ensley got on my radar when I watched Hoban in Columbus and the Knights have continued to impress this season with some signature wins. Ensley is a skilled big who can score on smaller defenders in the paint and stretch the floor as a shooter. With enough size and skill to play at the small college level, Ensley is a name regional programs should take a look at if they want to add a big to their 2025 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2742972"],"_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-67a5109beb733"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the more productive senior forwards in the GMC, Green has been a steady contributor on a young Lakota West squad. Able to operate as the roll man in the pick and roll for their young guards, Green has soft hands and can finish in the paint. Also able to make a pass from the short roll to a shooter and take care of the ball, Green has above a 2-1 assist to turnover ratio. His skillset tells me he could be a solid small college player early in his career.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2204964"],"_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-67a5109beb771"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I was impressed with Crosby when I watched Walnut Ridge this year as he played with the most confidence I've seen him show. Able to knock down mid-range shots and his strong frame makes him tough to keep off the glass, Crosby has the body type to succeed at the college level. We'll see if Walnut Ridge can make a playoff push with some experienced seniors on their roster.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2569378"],"_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-67a5109beb7ad"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Felicity Franklin brought out a ton of their varsity roster to our Prep Hoops Expo and two of their players found their way into our rankings because of strong showings. When I saw Forbes at the Expo he was rebounding well and scoring on the interior. Forbes is averaging over 12 PPG and is third in his conference at over 8 RPG. If Forbes could improve his free throw shooting he could add another couple points per game as he's bigger than a lot of the other centers he faces in his conference.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->