2025 Positional Rankings: Small Forwards - Prep Hoops (2024)

Sadiq White Jr Sadiq White Jr 6'8" | SF Myers Park | 2025 State #56 Nation NC – Whirling blend of energy, transition slashing ability, and continuing to get better at shooting his jumper. His extreme blend of length and quickness means he’ll be able to keep up from Day 1 in the ACC with Syracuse.
Isaac Ericksen Isaac Ericksen 6'8" | SF Green Level | 2025 State NC – Mid-major prospect who continues to shoot the ball better and better every weekend, but also a high IQ, high ball skill forward at 6’9. Really solid guy who never seems to make a horrible play. Continuing to draw tons of interest.
Dylan Deluca Dylan Deluca 6'7" | SF United Faith Christian Academy | 2025 State NC – Reclassed last year and it’s paying off as his game continues to grow, he’s so solid in all areas of the floor. Very capable shotmaker anywhere inside 15-20 feet. Has had interest but should gain more with his school/grassroots teams as the summer continues.
Justice Mitchell Justice Mitchell 6'6" | SF Clayton | 2025 State NC – Fresh off picking up multiple D3 offers around the country, Mitchell has continued to be a high-impact physical forward that plays hard and attacks the rim with power. Should continue to gain interest and find a home where he can play on the wing/in the post.
Malachi Simpson Malachi Simpson 6'6" | SF Hendersonville | 2025 State NC – Continues to motor along as a high-energy forward that runs in transition and is mostly looking to make plays around the rim on offense. Had a couple of D1 offers but I wouldn’t be surprised to see D2 and more D1 schools jump in on him late.
Kellen Karr Kellen Karr 6'5" | SF North Lincoln | 2025 State NC – Big wing that can play the point as well, kind of a difficult player to pigeon hole in one archetype. Great passer and shooter, and continuing to get better playing as an attacker with the ball in his hands. Should be a low D1 and D2 prospect for schools this summer.
Dario Williams Dario Williams 6'6" | SF Gaston Christian | 2025 State NC – Breakout guy who came on strong for Gaston Christian at the end of the school season. Productive scorer that can create for himself and really get hot. Should become a scholarship level players in coaches eyes soon as they get to see him more this summer.
1. Zach Wiggins – Has multiple D1 offers but should continue to gain more interest as he plays EYBL this summer. Productive, all-around guy that has good physicality and can score the ball downhill. Good pedigree as his brother is OKC Thunder G Aaron Wiggins.
Ira Wilson Ira Wilson 6'7" | SF Southern Wake Academy | 2025 State NC – Physical forward that can play on the low-block, step out and hit jumpers, or face up and attack smaller guys. Has an offer from Maryville but would be a good D2 prospect for local schools to see this summer.
Jadon Blair Jadon Blair 6'5" | SF Mount Tabor | 2025 State NC – New name out of Mount Tabor, guy who plays hard, does the dirty work, and impacts the game on both ends of the floor. Rebounder and shot-alterer on defense, dunker spot guy on offense who finishes through contact and can play above the rim.

A couple of other guys outside the Top 10 that could jump up there next cycle are long wing Ian Bush Ian Bush 6'5" | SF Burlington Christian | 2025 State NC , scoring combo wing Devin Sims Devin Sims 6'5" | SF The Burlington School | 2025 State NC , and multi-positional 2 way guy Jaevian Alston Jaevian Alston 6'6" | SF Word of God Varsity | 2025 State NC .