2025 Small Forward Spotlights

There are currently over 130 different 2025 prospects on Prep Girls Hoops New Jersey’s rankings list, the most comprehensive list PGH NJ has done to date. This article will focus in on small forwards, 23 of which can be found in the rankings. Here’s a look at some that we’ve been very impressed with so far. <strong>No. 18: [player_tooltip player_id="414350" first="Nora" last="Ausland"] - 5-9, Salem</strong> Ausland is an intriguing prospect in a program that doesn’t get much press in Salem. However, they have a future gem in this potential double-double machine. She nearly did just that as a freshman, but averaged around 8.8 rebounds a game. Those numbers are incredibly encouraging, not to mention her shot-blocking ability and spectacular defense. Ausland is also a fantastic three-point shooter who really makes her shots count from beyond the arc. While many might not know Ausland right now, they’ll know her very soon. <strong>WL: [player_tooltip player_id="414410" first="Juliet" last="Schwartz"] - Tenafly</strong> Schwartz played in all 25 games as a freshman for Tenafly and had some very respectable numbers that are encouraging signs for the future. The biggest is her three-point shooting, where she made just above one a game. With nearly half of her scoring coming from three, Schwartz is already showing that she’s someone who can make shots in the clutch and someone who stretches the floor well on offense. In due time, Schwartz has three and D potential without a doubt. <strong>No. 72: [player_tooltip player_id="414294" first="Giselle" last="Davis"] - 5-11, Bayonne</strong> Davis has height and size already, using both to her advantage as she recorded multiple double-doubles as a freshman while punishing opponents on the interior. She’s most definitely found her groove attacking the paint and the basket from close-range and the more she can continue to hone in on that, the better. We’ve really liked her aggression on the glass as Davis boxes out defenders well and isn’t afraid to play a more physical style of game. All of these things will play to her strengths leading into the fall/winter. <strong>No. 52: [player_tooltip player_id="414341" first="Haszah" last="Ward"] - 5-10, Plainfield</strong> Ward made her living on the interior on both sides of the ball, nearly averaging double-digits in scoring already while stifling opponents defensively. Defense can take a back seat at times, but Ward has shown it to be one of her biggest strengths. Her on-ball and off-ball skills stand out well, showcasing that growing game awareness and court vision that gives her an extra split-second to make a play. Those seconds matter and Ward is making sure to take advantage. <strong>WL: [player_tooltip player_id="414434" first="Abby" last="Incorvaia"] - Waldwick</strong> Incorvaia’s numbers don’t necessarily stand out compared to others, that is except for her steals per game average, which was quite nearly three a game. It shows off her skillset well as someone who knows how to pick out offensive schemes to turn games into nightmares for opponents. She’s able to flawlessly clamp down on anyone who gets even remotely close to her. Turnovers and bad possessions are incredibly common with Incorvaia as the main defender, something to look out for next season.