2023: Top 10 Small Forward Prospects (Summer Edition)
The 2023 rankings have gotten a refresh in the state of North Carolina. Here’s a look at the talented Top 10 Small Forward prospects in the 2023 class. Isaiah Washington Isaiah Washington 6'5" | SG Winston-Salem Christian | 2024 State…
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Continue ReadingThe 2023 rankings have gotten a refresh in the state of North Carolina. Here’s a look at the talented Top 10 Small Forward prospects in the 2023 class.
Isaiah Washington Isaiah Washington 6'5" | SG Winston-Salem Christian | 2024 State NC | 6’4 | Pine Forest
Washington has been a top performer on the grassroots stage and in the 9Dime Fall League in Fayetteville, showing off his versatility as a two-way prospect. While he’s listed at the small forward spot, he’s capable of playing the 1-3 position on both ends using his length and high IQ. He’s a prospect D1 colleges need to track now.
Jakwon Moore Jakwon Moore 6'5" | SF New Life Christian | 2023 State NC | 6’5 | Trinity Academy Raleigh
Moore had a strong year at Pender High in 2019-20, producing 15.9 ppg, 6.8 rpg and 1.1 spg in their rotation. He’ll be a new face to keep an eye on in the Tri-TAC Conference alongside Tyler Gill Tyler Gill 6'0" | PG Trinity Academy (Raleigh) | 2021 State NC , Noah Ross Noah Ross 6'6" | SG Trinity Academy (Raleigh) | 2022 State NC and Sam Perez Sam Perez 6'7" | PF Trinity Academy (Raleigh) | 2022 State NC . He’s another versatile prospect that can create inside and out given his size and strength. He holds offers from Hofstra and Florida International as well.
Bryce Cash Bryce Cash 6'5" | CG Carmel Christian | 2023 State NC | 6’5 | Charlotte Christian
Cash will be a name in the Charlotte area to keep an eye on at Charlotte Christian in 2020-21. He’s a strong downhill prospect with a big frame at 6-foot-5 that allows him to get to his spots on the floor and flourish on all three levels. On defense, he’s a strong presence that flies around for blocks and rebounds. He holds an offer from Liberty.
William Brimmer William Brimmer 6'2" | CG New Bern | 2023 State NC | 6’4 | New Bern
Brimmer is an emerging name at New Bern High School that’s already made waves on the varsity scene. He’s an athletic prospect that can get to the rim with ease and rebound in bunches on both ends. He put up 16.2 ppg, 4.3 rpg, 1.8 spg and 1.6 apg as a freshman in the rotation and with experience under his belt from last season, he’s due to make a splash in 2020-21. He holds an offer from Jackson State.
Jakel Powell Jakel Powell 6'5" | SF Raleigh Christian Academy | 2024 NC | 6’5 | The Burlington School
Powell is a prospect that’s due for a strong year at The Burlington School. He posted 16 ppg, 5 rpg and 3.5 apg at Neuse Christian in 2019-20 before a change of scenery in 2020-21. He’s an emerging prospect with versatility and athleticism to his game which should bode well alongside Jamarii Thomas Jamarii Thomas 6'1" | PG The Burlington School | 2021 State NC and Kuluel Mading Kuluel Mading 6'10" | C The Burlington School | 2021 State NC in the rotation. He holds an offer from Fairfield and Winthrop.
James Swindell III James Swindell III 6'3" | SF Caldwell Academy | 2024 State NC | 6’3 | Westchester Christian
Swindell is the energy and glue that makes Westchester Christian go. He’s due to make more noise after earning All-State honors in the varsity rotation in 2019-20. He posted 22 ppg and 11 rpg and looks to do more damage in 2020-21. All college levels should want to take a look at him.
Khyelle Ingram Khyelle Ingram 6'5" | CG Bull City Prep | 2023 State NC | 6’5 | Gaston Prep
Ingram is an emerging small forward that knows how to play big around the rim at 6-foot-5. He’s got a nice array of moves in the post and a nice stroke on his jump shot in the midrange area. His size allows him to protect the rim and rebound with efficiency as well. Colleges at the D2 and D3 levels should buy stock.
Marcus Brown Marcus Brown 6'4" | CG JL Chambers | 2023 State NC | 6’5 | Covenant Day
Brown joins the Covenant Day rotation from Northside Christian. He’s got a long frame at 6-foot-5 that allows him to play inside and out on both ends. He likes to operate around the rim and provide a defensive presence on the hardwood. He’ll be an emerging face to keep track of at Covenant Day.
Israel Powell Israel Powell 6'4" | SF Hertford County | 2023 State NC | 6’4 | Hertford County
Powell is a growing name in the state that continues to get better from an all-around standpoint. He can run rim-to-rim and finish with authority at the rim while still maintaining playmaking and shooting ability on the wing. He’s due to breakout in the class at Hertford County.
Wesley Tubbs III Wesley Tubbs III 6'5" | SF TSF Prep | 2023 GA | 6’5 | Northside Christian
Tubbs is another breakout candidate in the 2023 class at the small forward position. He had a solid grassroots season with Team Curry showing off his ability to make things happen when he’s on the floor on both ends using his length and quickness. His role should grow in the Northside Christian rotation in 2020-21. He’s got an offer from Hampton.