2023 Rankings Update: Newcomer Forwards

<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1367393" first="Kadyn" last="Proctor"] | PF | Southeast Polk (68)</strong></p> <p>The top-ranked offensive tackle in the country in the 2023 class, Proctor has also established himself as a physically imposing force in the paint for the Rams, averaging 9.8 points and 7.3 rebounds a game. He has shown excellent hands and nimble feet on his post touches, showing surprisingly good touch around the rim.</p> <p><strong><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/01/Cole-McDermott-crop-1536x1009-1641916575.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1363836" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/01/Cole-McDermott-crop-1536x1009-1641916575-300x197.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="197" /></a>[player_tooltip player_id="1367395" first="Cole" last="McDermott"] | PF | Cascade (81)</strong></p> <p>A 6-5 big man with soft hands and excellent touch around the rim with either hand, McDermott does a great job of establishing early post position and sealing his man, making it easy for his guards to make entry passes. He's averaging 16.4 points and 7.5 rebounds a game while shooting 58% from the floor. </p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1367397" first="Lincoln" last="Cantrall"] | PF | Southeast Polk (94)</strong></p> <p>A 6-7 stretch-forward, Cantrall has good size and length, and has shown the ability to knock down jumpers routinely, burying nearly 43% of his 3-point attempts so far this season. He's thin and needs to add strength to his frame, but his ability to shoot the ball with his size will make him an intriguing prospect to watch over the next 18 months. </p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1367399" first="Andrew" last="Austin"] | PF | Central Lyon (99)</strong></p> <p>The 6-5 Austin has had a major impact on the Lions, averaging 14.3 points and 4.9 rebounds a game. He runs the floor well and finishes effectively around the rim, and has even shown the ability to occasionally step out and knock down an open 3. </p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1367406" first="Ethan" last="Dickerson"] | PF | Treynor (119)</strong></p> <p>A 6-8 big who has made his presence known on the defensive end, Dickerson is averaging over 3 blocks a game for the Cardinals in addition to his 10.7 points and 7.9 rebounds. He makes good contact on his box-outs and has good hands. </p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1367411" first="Devonta" last="Jackson"] | PF | Senior (135)</strong></p> <p>A 6-4 athletic big man who can also handle the ball a bit, Jackson has been a pleasant surprise for the Rams, averaging 7.1 points and 4.1 rebounds. He's a springy athlete who runs the floor, has good hands, and finishes at a high level around the rim, and he has shown the ability to lead the break and distribute as well.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1367435" first="Oakley" last="Semelroth"] | PF | Tripoli (144)</strong></p> <p>Semelroth is an undersized big man, listed at just 6-2, but he's a physical force who plays hard and uses his strength, athleticism, and physicality to win extra possessions on the offensive glass (5.0 offensive rebounds a game). He's averaging 19.3 points and 12.2 rebounds a night for the Panthers. </p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1367442" first="Cade" last="Plowman"] | PF | Newton (159)</strong></p> <p>The 6-4 Plowman has stepped into the Cardinals lineup and provided an undersized team with some much-needed physicality, rebounding, and rim protection. He's averaging 9.7 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 2.3 blocks a game while shooting over 60% from the floor. </p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1367447" first="Grant" last="Bender"] | PF | Hillcrest Academy (169)</strong></p> <p>An athletic and smart 6-2 forward, Bender contributes at a high level on both ends of the floor for the Ravens. He's an efficient scorer who can occasionally step out and knock down jumpers, he crashes the offensive glass hard, and he uses his athleticism and length to impact the game defensively. </p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1367449" first="Tyler" last="Voss"] | PF | Spirit Lake (171)</strong></p> <p>Voss has made a major impact in his first varsity minutes, averaging 16.2 points and 9.3 rebounds for the Indians. A 6-4 big man who scores at a very efficient clip (66.9 FG%), he does a great job crashing the offensive glass and he's a good and willing passer out of his post position. </p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1367458" first="David" last="Caulker"] | PF | Des Moines North (187)</strong></p> <p>Caulker is a 6-4, athletic big man who does a great job crashing the offensive glass hard. He's a mobile big who can switch onto smaller guards or hold his own in the paint against bigger players. He runs the floor hard and finishes well around the rim. </p>