Unsigned Spotlight - The Small Forwards

The Unsigned Spotlight series moves on with a look at the Small Forwards.   Below, we'll take a look at nine Small Forwards from across New England, that remain unsigned or uncommitted at this point in time.   [player_tooltip player_id='2325781' first='Ore' last='Odutayo']   The Williston Northampton wing is a big time athlete that recently made his return to the court after an injury. At 6'8", Odutayo has great size for the position; he's long and lean, but physically strong. He's a terror in the open floor, where he can get out and attack the rim. He has a good amount of skill, showing the ability to create space off the bounce and knock down corner threes in catch and shoot situations. Defensively, his physical gifts allow him to be incredibly versatile, providing rebounding, shot blocking, and on-ball defense.   [player_tooltip player_id='2325777' first='Charlie' last='Pugh']   The Brewster Academy wing is an elite shooter in catch and shoot situations. At 6'4", Pugh has good size and with a high release, is able to get his shot off at any time. He runs the floor hard in transition, moves well without the basketball, and has good burst off the bounce when he's attacking the rim. He's a willing ball mover that can attack bad closeouts to get into the paint and score with touch. On the other end, he's an instinctive defender that knows how to play angles and does a good job of guarding the ball in space.   [player_tooltip player_id='2546813' first='Max' last='Shosa']   The Premier Prep wing is a next level scorer that adds athleticism and versatility to a lineup. A true three level scorer, Shosa can get it done on or off the ball. He has the ability to create in isolation situations, knows how to play off of screens, and can finish at the rim with skill or strength. He runs the floor well, can create for others when he gets downhill, and has deep range on his jumper. Defensively, he's a capable, multi-positional defender that guards in space and rebounds above the rim, leading to transition offense.   [player_tooltip player_id='2325846' first='Abdi' last='Sharif']   The Burlington wing is a two-way performer that continues to add to his skill set. Sharif has continued to grow, now standing at 6'5" and has the athleticism and strength needed to play in the paint and on the perimeter. He's really improved as a shooter, now consistently knocking down catch and shoot threes, but still remains a big threat as a slasher or off ball cutter, where he can use his length and athleticism to finish at the rim. On the other end, he guards up and down a lineup, can make plays in passing lanes, and rebounds in the paint aggressively.   [player_tooltip player_id='2546808' first='Kyle' last='Benjamin']   The St. Andrew's wing is a high IQ perimeter prospect that is comfortable making plays with the ball in his hands. Benjamin has impressed this winter with his ability to impact the game in a variety of ways on the offensive end of the floor. He's a confident ball-handler that uses his bounce to get into his shot, moves well without the ball to get into open passing lanes, and can knock down shots from well behind the arc. He's long, moves well laterally, and knows how to play angles, allowing him to be a strong defender in space.   [player_tooltip player_id='2325887' first='Brandon' last='Burke Jr.']   The Suffield Academy wing is one of the region's better vertical athletes. A powerful, two-footed jumper, Burke makes loud plays around the rim on both ends of the floor. He uses his length and athleticism to his advantage defensively, showing the ability to slide his feet and stay in front of opposing ball-handlers while also being a high level rim protector. Offensively, he's great when he gets out in space, getting downhill and attacking the basket. He has some wiggle off the bounce and tries to dunk everything around the rim.   [player_tooltip player_id='1578497' first='Baris' last='Fortier']   The Governor's Academy wing has the ability to score from multiple levels while also showing some playmaking skills. He's long and lean and at 6'6", can make an impact on the interior or perimeter. He does a nice job of attacking closeouts to get into the paint off the bounce, reads the defense as a finisher, and shows soft touch when scoring over length. Defensively, he can guard multiple positions, uses his length to his advantage in passing lanes, and knows how to rebound both in space and in the paint with bigger opponents.   [player_tooltip player_id='2547077' first='Jesse' last='Osafo']   The Shrewsbury wing is a good athlete that shines on the defensive end of the floor. With his combination of athleticism and length, he does a great job of protecting the rim, both as an on-ball defender and from the help side. He's lean, but strong, allowing him to make a big impact on the glass and once he throws an outlet, he does a great job of running the floor. Offensively, he's at his best attacking the rim, finishing with authority as both a slasher and cutter. He has some ability to handle on the perimeter and a quick first step allows him to get by the initial defender.   [player_tooltip player_id='2695271' first='Nafees' last='Padgett']   The Tilton School wing is a jack of all trades that makes the little plays that contribute to winning. Padgett can make plays above the rim, showing the ability to get by the initial defender off the bounce and elevating as a finisher. He's a good shooter from behind the arc that also shows the IQ to be a secondary playmaker with the basketball in his hands. Defensively, he has a big, strong frame and the lateral mobility needed to guard on the perimeter, allowing him to guard up and down a lineup, while also serving as a grab and go rebounder.

The Unsigned Spotlight series moves on with a look at the Small Forwards.