Is a tough, physical wing player. Has a great passion for the game. High School: three-year starter • coached by Matt Benefiel • averaged 18 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists as a senior • scored 849 points in just two seasons at Lake Mary Prep (fifth all-time) • handed out 269 assists, which is fourth best in school history • also ranked second all-time in charges taken (20), third in field goals made (271) and first in free throws made (268) • named First-Team All-District • Lake Mary Prep was district and regional runner-ups during Forde’s junior year • earned Coach’s Award as a junior and team MVP award as a senior • played AAU basketball for Florida Prospects, Team Nelson and Florida Future • AAU team was state championship runners-up • played with Nick Calathes (University of Florida), Chandler Parsons (University of Florida), Austin Rivers (currently top-ranked high school recruit in the nation) • also played summer league ball with Chucky Atkins and Brandon Hunter • served as student government president •  member of National Honor Society •  Notable: attended Lake Mary High School as a freshman and sophomore •  member of varsity basketball team both years • Personal: son of Michael and Vivian Forde • father played soccer at the University of Delaware.