Finest Magazine Spotlight

The small forward position continues to evolve. Today’s wing has to do much more than simply knock down open shots. The most valuable players at the position can defend multiple spots, rebound outside their area, attack closeouts, make plays with the ball in their hands and create matchup problems depending on who is guarding them. This year’s FM Watchlist Small Forwards features a diverse group of players ranging from proven veterans and high-level transfers to young prospec

The shooting guard position continues to evolve. It is no longer simply about finding a player who can knock down open threes. The modern two-guard has to be capable of creating advantages, defending multiple positions, attacking closeouts and, in many cases, initiating offense. This year's FM Watchlist Shooting Guards features a mix of experienced veterans, high-level transfers, developing underclassmen and freshmen who could quickly establish themselves in their new environ

Today’s lead guards are being asked to do a lot for their respective teams. They have to create, score, defend, make decisions under pressure and, perhaps most importantly, give their teams a steady presence when the game gets tight. The Finest Magazine Point Guard Watchlist features a mix of experienced veterans, emerging sophomores and juniors, and one of the nation’s most highly regarded freshmen. Some are returning to programs where they already have an established role,

Hunter Dickinson lays it in during a battle with the Austin Spurs (Photo Cred: Mercedes Oliver/NBAE) In this season-long series, I’ll highlight players with DMV ties across every level of basketball, showcasing their standout performances and the paths they’re carving. Too often, the public assumes that if an athlete isn’t at a powerhouse high school, a major college program, or in the NBA, then their game somehow carries less value. That narrative is outdated. Finest Magazi