Must Watch Forwards from June
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Hugh Tarpenning Hugh Tarpenning 6'5" | SF Discovery Canyon | 2026 State CO – Discovery Canyon – 2026 Tarpenning is a sturdy forward bringing excellent positional strength while showing growth in his jump shot consistency. The incoming sophomore has been…
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Continue ReadingHugh Tarpenning Hugh Tarpenning 6'5" | SF Discovery Canyon | 2026 State CO – Discovery Canyon – 2026
Tarpenning is a sturdy forward bringing excellent positional strength while showing growth in his jump shot consistency. The incoming sophomore has been productive throughout June, notably from his impact on the interior. Possessing above average physicality and timing while going for rebounds, Tarpenning affects the game to a large degree down there, even while playing with big man Noah Eckels Noah Eckels 6'10" | C Discovery Canyon | 2025 State CO . Should opponents go at him, he is strong enough to take bumps while maintaining legal position on contests without fouling. Better yet, Tarpenning is prepared to grab a block against the right matchup. His offensive growth will be intriguing, given his build and knack for hustle plays.
Samson Wright Samson Wright 6'7" | C Ralston Valley | 2026 State CO – Ralston Valley – 2026
Wright is a lanky forward who is no slouch on the defensive end, alongside a functional baseline of athleticism. The forward is an efficient finisher around the, often contributing on two handed slams. He possesses excellent timing getting up to contest and ultimately block shots, getting up just in time. Wright brings incredible value both to B&B and Ralston Valley programs, where the way opponents must find ways to score completely changes. An area worth tracking is Wright’s pick and roll defense, whether he continues to drop or show on those screens will be fascinating.
Jayce Bahl Jayce Bahl 6'8" | PF Ralston Valley | 2025 State CO – Ralston Valley – 2025
Bahl showed value spacing the floor while being a positive contributor on the defensive end. The forward possesses a consistent shooting form, clearly refined. He can play out of the pick and pop or flow into corner jumpers off the catch with ease. His continued growth as a interior defender has been encouraging, proving capable of impacting shot attempts through aggressive contests. His growth as defensive rebounder will be worth tracking, given the clear height advantage.
Vitorio Dante Vitorio Dante 6'6" | PF Castle View | 2024 State CO – Castle View – 2024
Dante has looked ready to step up this past June, knocking down triples and throwing down lobs. The 6’6 forward has shown upside as a shotmaker off the catch, capable of hitting 3+ threes a game. Possessing a quick release, there is little a rotating defense can do to impact his jumper. Given the jump shot gravity, Dante is getting a higher volume of straight line drives from the perimeter, taking advantage of hard closeouts to attack open lanes. His activity in transition cannot be underestimated either, often one of the first to reach the basket going either direction. He can get up, either for help side blocks or lobs. Continuing to build strength will be important for Dante, allowing him to be even more productive in the paint.
Aliou Dioum Aliou Dioum 6'10" | PF Accelerated Prep | 2026 CO – Accelerated Prep – 2026
Dioum is a high upside forward with excellent mobility and soft touch with the ball. At roughly 6’10, the forward is especially fluid for his wide reach. Capable of being among the first to finish the fast break, he is all too mobile in the open court. Dioum brings intrigue as a shooter, showing great ball rotation and a high release point on the shot. Although not covered too often due to his attendance at Accelerated Prep, collegiate programs should keep tabs on the forward, given his athletic talents and defensive ceiling.