Jayla Forbes is a 6’7” center in the 2027 class attending Montverde Academy in Florida while playing club basketball for HER Elite.
Forbes brings rare size to the high school level and is already impactful as a rim protector, rebounder, and interior finisher.
She plays within herself, understands her role, and shows steady progression against elite national competition.
Strengths:
Jayla Forbes’ greatest strength is her size and ability to control the paint defensively. She alters shots at the rim, rebounds through contact, and provides a consistent interior presence. Offensively, she runs the floor well, finishes efficiently around the basket, and shows improving touch on short-range attempts. Her hands, timing, and willingness to play physically stand out.
Areas to Improve:
Forbes can continue improving her face-up game, free throw consistency, and lateral mobility. Adding functional strength and expanding her offensive versatility will help her maximize her ceiling at the college level.
Projected Role:
Jayla Forbes projects as a starting-caliber high-major center who can anchor a defense, control the glass, and provide efficient interior scoring while continuing to grow offensively.
College Projection:
High-major Power Five with long-term upside.
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