More New Names of Class of 2026 Forwards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Missouri takes a look at some more New Names of young Class of 2026 forwards who have caught our eye.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ishmael Isidor ([program_tooltip program_id='2075283' first='Arsenal' last='Hoops'] 15U Jelks): A 6'7" power forward from Gateway Science who was one of the most impressive young rebounders that we came across this summer. In addition to his size, strength and athleticism, he has a desire to corral every rebound that he can possibly get his hands on. He gets out of his area and he also runs the court hard. His offensive game is developing, but he can score effectively with strong power moves around the basket.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2117946' first='Alex' last='Komorech'] (Mavericks G-Elite): A 6'5" forward from Marquette who has an impressive skill set inside and on the perimeter. He has a nice drop step in the post and his footwork enables him to score on a variety of moves inside with either hand. He moves well on off-ball cuts to the basket and he can also attack from the wing to create matchup problems for the defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Garrett Essner ([program_tooltip program_id='2077046' first='Mid' last='Mo Elite']): A 6'5" forward from Rock Bridge who is solidly built and he uses his body to his advantage around the basket. He does a good job of drawing contact and he can finish with either hand inside. He has a nice rolling hook shot while he's on the move. He can also operate from the high post with his passing skills. He can also step out the hit the 3-pointer off the catch. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2099601' first='Aden' last='Jeffries'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2077051' first='Team' last='Ramey']): A 6'6" small forward from Cardinal Ritter who has a very smooth shooting stroke from 3-point range. He lines it up off the catch very well and has a quick release to go along with it. He can also knock down the one dribble pull up from the mid range and swoop inside for offensive rebounds and putbacks with his length and athleticism. He has a pretty big upside, so he's just getting started in his overall development.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2544046' first='Caden' last='Lewis'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2077046' first='Mid' last='Mo Elite']): An athletic 6'4" forward from Battle who is a high energy player whose motor is always running. He does a good job coming over from the weak side to block shots with his excellent timing. He jumps quick and he's the second man off the floor. He's also a solid passer who is constantly going on rim runs in the transition game for easy layups.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2402663' first='Gavin' last='Ford'] (Sixers Supreme): A 6'7" big bodied post player from Lee's Summit West who does a good job of establishing his position inside. When he asserts himself, he can move people around like furniture. He can catch the ball well in traffic and he can pass the ball well when he sees a double team. He can also finish around the basket.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>C.J. Lang (Mavericks G-Elite): A 6'4" forward from St. Charles West who is at his best when he is in an aggressive attack mode. He can go straight line to the basket or he can also compliment it with a stop and go move to keep a defender off balance. He doesn't mind the contact at all on his drives. He is constantly hustling and he had a few very nice chase down blocks in transition.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->