#PHExclusive: Standout Forwards C/o 2022-'25

The Exclusive event was another stop on the Prep Hoops Circuit that brought out talent from all across America to Dallas, Texas to compete, but this time in front of a number of college coaches from each level. Several ranked prospects, three-point specialists, big men, high scoring guards, you name it this showcase had it, every type of recruit was there, many of them college-ready. Here we’ll take a look at a few standout forwards that had a sensational weekend or performance. <hr /> <img class="size-medium wp-image-1253851 alignleft" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/07/IMG_0377-300x300.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="300" />[player_tooltip player_id="1235580" first="Carsen" last="Schwarz"] | SAL Elite | C/o 2022 | Fort Calhoun, NE [player_tooltip player_id="1235580" first="Carsen" last="Schwarz"] was a savvy power forward that outworked and out hustled his opponents at every opportunity, his amount of energy was limitless. Schwarz’s strength went unmatched and gave him the ability to utilize his size well under the basket to seal off defenders and score in tight spaces. This 6-foot-5-inch forward made plays and contributed all across the court, setting on ball screens, creating second-chance scoring opportunities, making the right passes, taking high percentage shots, hassling his man on defense, and even running the floor well. He consistently made the right basketball play, and he was always willing to do the dirty work, as well as all of the little things it takes to win. Everything [player_tooltip player_id="1235580" first="Carsen" last="Schwarz"] brought to the table was conducive to winning games. <hr /> <img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1253885" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/07/Jaedon-Foreman-1-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" />Jaedon Foreman | Team FOE OKC 2023 | C/o 2023 | Del City, OK Oklahoma native, Jaedon Foreman dropped 18 points and put his dominance on full display from beginning to end versus Top Achievers Elite. Foreman has a multitude of ways of getting a bucket, he can go inside to play bully ball, step out to the perimeter and shoot it, or beat the defense off the dribble to create his own shot. This 6-foot-4-inch beast couldn’t be stopped underneath the basket, Foreman crashed the offensive glass and got more putbacks than I could even count, he consistently used pump fakes that got the defense off their feet every time, and he also showed good patience with the ball as he utilized his post moves to counter whatever the defense threw at him, finding different ways to maneuver through traffic. Nice soft touch from anywhere within the paint and great footwork off the bounce as well as with his back to the basket in the post. Superb use of his strength, extremely physically imposing, his size and willingness to compete intimidated and frustrated much taller opponents into getting out of character or playing outside their means. His football background showed and assisted him greatly on the floor, his love for physically and battling down low was evident. Jaedon Foreman did it all effectively, he proved to be a tough rebounder, he displayed the handles to push the ball up the floor or get his own shot in the half-court, he showed solid court vision, and also played with a hard-nosed defensive presence as he looked to defend anyone on the floor whether they were out in the wing or in the post. <hr /> <img class="size-medium wp-image-1253853 alignleft" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/07/Nikk-Williams-2-1-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" />Nikk Williams | Top Achievers Elite 2022 | C/o 2023 | Plano, TX Nikk Williams stood out as an incredibly versatile combo forward with a guard’s skillset. Standing at 6-foot-5-inches, Williams has a unique combination of size, length, strength, and athleticism. All of this combined allowed him to finish around the rim with ease, rebound at a high rate, and also alter shots near the basket. Good offensive talent, Williams knocked down catch-and-shoot jumpers in the mid-range and drew fouls on the drive. He also proved to be a very unselfish, pass-first type of player with fantastic court vision in transition as well as in the half-court. <hr /> <img class="alignright wp-image-1253854" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/07/IMG_0270-225x300.jpg" alt="" width="201" height="268" />Malik Matthews | Texas Tar Heels 2024 | C/o 2024 | Frisco, TX 6-foot-3-inch Malik Matthews is a versatile wing prospect with a bucket getters mentality. Matthews’ score-first mindset is to attack the paint for a floater or pull-up to shoot overtop the defense. Very long and lengthy, he put the ball on the floor and used his strides to get inside the lane or to the basket with a limited amount of space and dribbles. The Texas Tar Heels forward displayed solid ball skills as a ball-handler and a facilitator. Matthews didn’t have much trouble creating his own shot using turnaround, spin, and crossover moves, particularly in the mid-range where he often looked to pull-up. Malik Matthews was at his best when scoring off the dribble or off the catch within the flow of the offense. <hr /> <img class="size-medium wp-image-1253855 alignleft" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/07/IMG_0260-225x300.jpg" alt="" width="225" height="300" />Markece Young | Razorbacks Elite | C/o 2025 | Dallas, TX Standing at 6-foot-3-inches, Markece Young contributed as a physically aggressive rebounder that hustled to the ball the moment it went into the air. The way Young played and timed shots off the rim was impeccable, he seemed to always know which direction the ball was going to bounce in. He did a great job of consistently putting his body on a man, easily boxing his opponents out and beating them to the spot. Often times when Young snagged a defensive rebound he immediately looked to take the rock coast-to-coast and finish at the hoop. Markece Young is a noteworthy name, this incoming Freshman dropped 16 points along with a handful of rebounds to start the tournament off earning himself Top Performer honors from Prep Hoops. <hr />