New Class of 2024 Rankings: Top Forwards
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Prep Hoops Missouri released its new Class of 2024 rankings this year. Here is a look at some of the top forwards in the class. Jaden Reddell 6’6 Raymore-Peculiar: A physical young athletic big who plays with a high motor…
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Continue ReadingPrep Hoops Missouri released its new Class of 2024 rankings this year. Here is a look at some of the top forwards in the class.
Jaden Reddell 6’6 Raymore-Peculiar: A physical young athletic big who plays with a high motor at both ends of the court. When he gets near the rim, he is trying to dunk everything in sight. I mean everything. He can post up well and he has can also attack the basket with a quick first step from the high post.
Javar Galbreath Javar Galbreath 6'5" | PF Father Tolton | 2024 State MO 6’5 Fulton: The name Galbreath has been a staple in these parts of Mid-Missouri for decades and young Javar is the latest in the long line. He has good athleticism and quickness around the basket to score and hit the offensive boards. He does a good job on the defensive end with his ability to anticipate and make steals in the passing lanes. He is running with COMO-TNT during the grassroots season.
Jacob Lafferty Jacob Lafferty 6'5" | PF Sparta | 2024 State MO 6’4 Sparta: A young bullish forward who stepped in as a freshman and made a big impact. He has a strong body and he uses it well to muscle inside for buckets and rebounds. He also has some good lift as he will jump up and dunk it in traffic off two feet. He was consistently putting up double-doubles this season. He is playing for the Missouri Kings during the grassroots season.
Nelson Shinkle Nelson Shinkle 6'8" | PF Jefferson City | 2024 State MO 6’7 Knox County: A promising young big with good size and skill level around the basket. He has good fundamentals in the post as he catches the ball well and has the ability to finish inside with both hands. He is playing for Mid-Mo Elite during the grassroots season.
Andrew Sprague Andrew Sprague 6'8" | PF Rockhurst | 2024 State MO 6’8″ Rockhurst: A solidly built young post player with nice size and good footwork in the paint. He catches the ball well and has a nifty spin move in traffic and a jump hook over the left shoulder. Even at a young age, he doesn’t mind the physical play. He is also a good passing threat from the post.
Bryant Moore 6’5″ Confluence Prep: A talented young power forward with a nice frame and some explosive athleticism. He rebounds well and runs the court easily to keep up with the fast CPA team that he plays with. He averaged four points and five rebounds in reserve minutes.