Shabazz is a two-sport athlete in both basketball and football worth taking notice of over at East Forsyth High. He’s a sizeable big man who knows how to utilize his frame on the interior to make things happen for himself and others. His most underrated trait may be his ability to get assists out of the post. He draws attention from defenders and uses it to his advantage, every single time.

JB Shabazz JB Shabazz 6'7" | PF East Forsyth | 2026 State NC is a guy who gets a lot of attention on the gridiron. A dual-sport athlete with football offers from the likes of UNC and APP State, Shabazz is a big-time athlete who is just as effective dominating the paint on the hardwood. At 6’7″, 240 Ibs, Shabazz has a physical presence that sets him apart. That’s a physical presence the first-year transfer will immediately add to this new-look East Forsyth front-court which is bound to take huge strides. Shabazz is an elite inside scorer, rebounder, and rim protector. This is a guy who takes pride in competing on the glass and channels some of that lineman toughness underneath the basket. Shabazz moves well for a prospect his size, proving he is an effective defender along the perimeter as well. He’s got a smooth mid-range game that allows him to take high quality contested shots given his size and strength. With a 6’7″ JB Shabazz JB Shabazz 6'7" | PF East Forsyth | 2026 State NC and 6’8″ Brett Blevins holding it down in East Forsyth’s backcourt, expect the Eagles to make some serious noise in 2024-2025.

Our highest-ranked prospect today is 6’7” power forward JB Shabbaz. A dual-sport athlete with offers from UNC and APP State already in football, Shabbaz is one of the most elite athletes in his class that translates into a really skilled, tough to guard prospect.

While his football recruiting status to date has been unquestioned, Shabbaz is also an emerging basketball prospect who will transfer to East Forsyth high school this upcoming season to showcase his skill on both the gridiron and the hardwood at the highest stage. Shabbaz is a big, physical power forward who moves exceptionally well for a prospect his size. His football background provides for exceptional footwork in the open court and underneath the basket. He’s a strong finisher at the rim and is tough to compete with on the boards. Shabbaz is an elite defender who plays with poise underneath the basket. While he is no doubt a homerun football prospect, Shabbaz still has two years to test the waters in basketball. A prospect with his size and athleticism is hard to keep too far out of sight. JB Shabbaz will be an intriguing big man to see develop this summer during AAU play and next season at East Forsyth.