Freshman Forwards I’m Excited To Watch In 2023-2024

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It's been an exciting off-season and this year's Class of 2027 Prospect List is loaded with talent from all over the Sunshine State. Here are five freshman forward/wing prospects I am excited to see this upcoming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2194837"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003cstrongu003eJeremy Jenkins, u003c/strongu003eA 6-6 freshman power forward with a ceiling worth of potential. Jenkins checks all the boxes whether it's playing physical or being aggressive towards the basket. Jenkins has a knack for finishing put-backs whether they're off of offensive rebounds or as a lob threat. He also has added a load of footwork during the off-season and playing this past summer with the Florida Rebels. As Jenkins continues to grow look for his current skillset to continue to improve as a more versatile scorer.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["2125472"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"u003cstrongu003eColton Sembower, u003c/strongu003eA 6-4 freshman wing who is versatile and athletic on both ends of the floor. On the offensive end, he has limitless range from beyond the arc and brings a high IQ to the table. On the defensive end, Sembower can guard positions 1 through 5 with his length and continued improvement with his footwork. He was a starter as an 8th Grader at The Rock School on the National Team where he shot over 35 percent from beyond the arc. He is also an above-average rebounder for his size and has good mechanics when he has the basketball in his hands.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["2194364"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"u003cstrongu003eMartay Barnes, u003c/strongu003eA 6-2 freshman point guard with strong intangibles and a great feel for the game. Barnes has great court vision where he can make crisp passes as well as score off the bounce. He has elite strength and can finish above the rim as he continues to rise his athleticism. He has also continued to improve his shot in the mid-range and I'm excited to see the next step Barnes takes this season for Holy Trinity Episcopal.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["2125484"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"u003cstrongu003eHenry Robinson Jr. u003c/strongu003eA 6-7 freshman forward is a high level scorer who can finish whether it's at the front of the rim or from the perimeter. Robinson has played with more confidence this summer and here in the early stages of the fall. Robinson continues to have improved footwork on the defensive end where he can guard positions 1 through 5 at a high level. Robinson also has improved as a shot blocker as well as a rim protector on the defensive end where he limits the opposition from getting a second chance at the rim.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["2194964"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"u003cstrongu003eNolan Nelson, u003c/strongu003eA 6-7 freshman power forward has one of the highest upsides in the class as he brings great effort on both ends of the floor all the time. Nelson is a fluid scorer who can score at the front of the rim as well as expand his game into the mid-range on the offensive end. His game in the low-post has continued to improve as well as shows good footwork on the blocks. On the defensive end, Nelson can be very versatile and can guard positions 1 through 4 with his length and ability to jump the passing lanes. Nelson's recruitment got off to an early start as he picked up an offer from Jacksonville University over the summer.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":5,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6516f01c0f6de"} /-->