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SI99 Hoops: Breaking Down the Top Five Forwards

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Now that we’ve officially launched the SI99 Hoops rankings for 2022, we’ve begun to take a deeper dive into the prospects at each position.

Today we analyze the power forwards who use their versatility to dominate on both ends of the floor.

1. Yohan Traore, Dream City Christian (Glendale, Ariz.)

College: Undecided

What Makes Him Special: Traore is the perfect blend of power and finesse and he’s thoroughly aware of which style works in a given situation. At 6’10”, Traore is super agile with a mixed bag offensively, whether he’s patrolling the paint or stepping out and knocking down jump shots.