Fornes is a freshman at Fountain Fort Carson who’s already turning heads. Standing 6’5”, he showed out this summer with his physical tools and dominance down low, making him a tough matchup for opponents. He’s active on the boards, consistently boxes out, and controls the paint on both ends. What makes him even more intriguing is his ability to score from all three levels the inside, mid range and beyond the arc. With that combination of size, skill and versatility, Fornes is a freshman to watch closely this season

Fornes stands out with his size and length, pairing that natural frame with a smooth shooting stroke. He’s an excellent scorer from the floor, especially from deep and consistently gets to his spots with ease. His ability to stretch defenses and knock down shots makes him a dangerous perimeter option and a tough matchup for opponents. Looking ahead the next step in his game will be fully leveraging his physical tools. Using his size and athleticism to become a more consistent threat inside can open up new levels to his scoring. On the defensive end his length and reach give him the potential to be a true stopper, altering shots and controlling the paint. If he can blend his perimeter skill with an inside presence, Fornes will become an even more complete and impactful player this season

Fornes was fun to watch because of his shooting ability, consistently knocking down shots from beyond the arc. He displayed excellent movement to get to his spots, showing awareness and timing to create open looks. Once set he drilled his shots with confidence and rhythm, making him a reliable scoring threat from the perimeter throughout the showcase