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Jayden Forsythe

SFWesttown SchoolClass of 2025

"Westtown || WVU"

Attending

West Virginia

6-5
190 lbs
Norristown
92 Rating
#189|247Sports#4|State (247)#41|Position (247)

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Scout Report

A versatile wing who made the leap from Pennsylvania prep basketball to the Big 12, bringing size and athleticism to the next level.

Background

Hailing from Norristown, Pennsylvania, Forsythe developed his game at the prestigious Westtown School, where he competed alongside elite prospects like five-star guard Rowan Phillips and fellow highly-ranked wing Ajani Stewart. His journey through the competitive prep circuit helped him earn recognition as a top-200 national recruit in the class of 2025, ultimately landing him a scholarship opportunity in the Big 12.

Playing Style

At 6-5, Forsythe possesses the prototypical size and frame for a modern small forward, with the versatility to guard multiple positions and contribute in various ways. His length and athleticism allow him to be disruptive defensively while creating mismatches on the offensive end. Playing alongside elite talent at Westtown helped refine his basketball IQ and ability to impact winning in different roles. His development will center around expanding his perimeter shooting consistency and continuing to add strength to his frame as he adapts to the physicality of college basketball.

Recruitment

Now suiting up for West Virginia, Forsythe has found his collegiate home after being ranked #189 nationally in his high school recruiting class. His ceiling as a versatile wing in the Big 12 will depend on how quickly he can adjust to the speed and physicality of major college basketball, with his size and athletic tools providing a solid foundation for development.

Updated Feb 17, 2026 · Analysis by PrepRadar Scouting Team

Career Journey

West Virginia

COLLEGE

Current

Westtown School

PREP SCHOOL

Career Highlights

Jayden Forsythe committed to WVU, citing relationships and opportunities as key factors in his decision

Jayden Forsythe committed to WVU, citing relationships and opportunities as key factors in his decision

West Virginia

4-star 2025 recruit Jayden Forsythe committed to West Virginia

4-star 2025 recruit Jayden Forsythe committed to West Virginia

West Virginia

4-star shooting guard Jayden Forsythe, former Xavier signee, commits to West Virginia

4-star shooting guard Jayden Forsythe, former Xavier signee, commits to West Virginia

West Virginia

Four-star guard commits to WVU basketball program

Four-star guard commits to WVU basketball program

West Virginia

Former Xavier commit has reopened recruitment and is hearing from multiple schools including William & Mary, Cal, Temple, DePaul, Arkansas, and Penn State

Former Xavier commit has reopened recruitment and is hearing from multiple schools including William & Mary, Cal, Temple, DePaul, Arkansas, and Penn State

Xavier

Reopened recruitment following Sean Miller's departure

Reopened recruitment following Sean Miller's departure

Reopening recruitment after Xavier commitment

Reopening recruitment after Xavier commitment

Xavier

Offers

1
West Virginia

West Virginia

Attending

Offers sourced from 247Sports and social media monitoring.

Social Activity

⬅️ @__4sythe ➡️ @DeandreThom15 (🧵 3/8) https://x.com/WVUhoops/status/1983671443666895121/photo/1

Oct 30, 2025
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Three 3s for @__4sythe 👌 https://x.com/WVUhoops/status/1982567958695247900/video/1

Oct 26, 2025
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𝓒𝓱𝓲𝓵𝓵𝓲𝓷' 🥶 with @__4sythe & @TreysenE https://x.com/WVUhoops/status/1947376180560335217/video/1

Jul 21, 2025
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"Thank you @WVUMedicine Children's for all you do to provide the best possible care to any child who needs it.  @WVUKids does an awesome job in taking care of children and families in West Virginia!  #Let'sGo #HailWV". https://x.com/__4sythe/status/1933607636169339050/photo/1

Jun 13, 2025
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For 2025 guard Jayden Forsythe it was relationships, opportunities that were key in his decision to commit to #WVU Link: https://t.co/nfaAKsQJxj https://t.co/rtDhbKv0kJ

May 6, 2025
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