2026 in Review: Top 5 Power Forwards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There's depth in the front for the 2026 class. Several of these prospects are already garnering national attention. With their size, varied skill sets, and high upsides, it was hard to slot everyone in their prospective spots. Join us as we break down the top five power forwards in 2026.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1658584"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6584e66032780"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bryant's skill development over the last few months has made him more of a combo forward. He can handle the ball like a wing, create his shot from the perimeter, and has moves out of the mid-post. He's an athletic, lengthy shot blocker who can erase shots at the rim and contain wings. The real switch has been his intangibles. He's a more confident scorer with counters to his first move, a heightened feel for the game on offense, and overall aggression that allows him to take over games.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1633086"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6584e660327d8"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Westercamp combination of size and shooting makes him a great long-term prospect. The 6'9 forward is a stretch four with a growing perimeter skillset. As he adds strength, he's becoming a better rebounder. When he has the space to operate, he flashes the ability to create for himself as a driver and as an off the dribble shooter. Attractive upside with a frame that should pack on size in the future.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1660043"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6584e66032828"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Winkler missed much of the first half of the season with an ankle injury, but his movement skills at 6'10 are undeniable. His best basketball is far ahead of him, but his ability to stretch the floor, rebound, and score on the block fuels his upside. Adding Winkler into the lineup will give Oak Ridge a new weapon in the front court that will open things up for their dynamic wings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2299647"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6584e66032876"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Davis enters the rankings as a 6'8 double-double machine. He has good feet in the post. He has the strength to move other big bodies and solid hands. He's a good poster with a go-to right hook. He's a good rebounder with the length to keep the ball alive in traffic. Davis is a solid finisher through contact and has an assertive nature.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2301686"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6584e660328d7"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ayelyine is one of the more intriguing prospects in the state. His combination of size, motor, and athleticism helps him produce on both ends. He may be raw, but he shows the ability to score from the mid-post and in transition. Plays hard on both ends and looks to protect the rim. His slender frame has incredible length for defensive upside.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->