2026 Rankings: Top Forwards
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Which 2026 forwards have already made a name for themselves? Thian Riak Thian Riak 6'4" | SF Madison Lafollete | 2026 State WI — SF — Madison La Follette I have little doubts about Riak’s upside. At last year’s Freshman…
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Thian Riak Thian Riak 6'4" | SF Madison Lafollete | 2026 State WI — SF — Madison La Follette
I have little doubts about Riak’s upside. At last year’s Freshman Showcase, Riak turned heads with his scoring ability. The small forward combines athleticism and skill to get buckets at all three levels. He is a tremendous slasher and finisher at the rim. Last season Riak was able to contribute to an experienced Madison La Follette squad. I look forward to seeing what Riak can accomplish in his sophomore campaign.
Andrew Jensen Andrew Jensen 6'9" | C Kaukauna | 2026 State WI — PF — Kaukauna
Jensen has a significant amount of potential. The Kaukauna power forward stands at 6-foot-9 and moves really well for his size. Defensively, Jensen is already next-level good. He uses his long arms and athleticism to block shots and protect the rim. On offense, Jensen has shown a lot of promise. With a little more polishing to his game, Jensen is poised to become a talented isolation scorer.
Chris Pohl Chris Pohl 6'6" | PF Marshfield | 2026 State WI — PF — Marshfield
Pohl is going to be a really, really good player at the high school level. The Marshfield power forward is a skilled operator who plays with an edge. Using his size, Pohl is able to outwork opponents in the paint. He rebounds and defends at a high level. Playing in a limited role as a freshman, Pohl showed some flashes of brilliance. I expect him to make a major leap this season.
Henry Gruetzmacher Henry Gruetzmacher 6'8" | PF Brookfield Central | 2026 State WI — PF — Brookfield Central
I think Brookfield Central has another star on its hands in Gruetzmacher. The 6-foot-7 power forward is coming off of a really impressive AAU season. Gruetzmacher’s positional versatility is what truly separates him from his peers. The power forward can play on the perimeter or in the paint.
Calvin Anderson Calvin Anderson 6'5" | SF Superior | 2026 State WI — SF — Superior
I think that Anderson could be a big sleeper in Wisconsin’s 2026 class. The Superior small forward is really good. As a scorer, Anderson is dangerous and versatile. He shoots well from beyond the arc, can handle the ball, and is also sneaky good as a passer. I also like what Anderson brings on the defensive end of the court. He blocks shots and is able to guard the three-point line.