2026 Under the Radar Forwards to Watch in February

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Garden State basketball season is coming to a close as February is right around the corner. The 2026 class has made an impact on the court this season and should continue in February. Here are the 2026 under the radar forwards to watch in February.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1919205' first='A'Zon' last='Young'], 6'3 SF Audubon</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Young has been a force for the Green Wave this season as he has been tough to stop down low. The 6'3 forward has a nice touch around the basket and is able to draw contact down low. Young can also put the ball on the floor and is an underrated passer. He fights for rebounds on both ends of the floor and makes plays on the defensive end. Young is a key part of Audubon's attack this season and will continue to do so over the next couple of weeks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1919208' first='Gerald' last='Elwell'], 6'5 PF Payne Tech</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Elwell has established himself as a strong presence in the paint as he has been a double-double machine for the Lions. The 6'5 forward uses his size to get position down low and finishes nicely around the basket. Elwell sets strong screens in the half court and his range extends out to the three-point line. He is tough to box out on the boards on both ends of the floor and stands his ground on the defensive end. Elwell is a physical forward prospect who should continue to rack up double-doubles in February.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1919204' first='Alex' last='Daniel'], 6'2 F Wildwood Catholic</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Daniel has the ability to play either forward spot, making him a prospect to watch in South Jersey. The 6'2 forward has a good handle, which he uses to get to the rim and can finish through contact. Daniel can also score in the mid-range and moves well without the ball in his hands. He is a strong rebounder and slides his feet on the defensive end. Daniel is a strong forward prospect who has the potential to make noise in February.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2107957' first='Marcos' last='Estrada'], 6'4 SF Hackensack</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Estrada has had a good sophomore season for the Comets and is looking to continue it next month. The 6'4 wing has a good first step, which he uses to blow by his defender and finish around the basket. Estrada uses his size to see over his defender and has a high release on his free throws. He skies for rebounds on both ends of the floor and has the length to defend multiple positions on the floor. Estrada is a lanky forward prospect whose ability to influence the game in a variety of ways will help his stock in a big way.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1853445' first='Ali' last='Kelleh'], 6'2 SF Newark Collegiate</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kelleh poured in 13 points in his last game and should continue to have games like that in February. The 6'2 wing has a nice release on his jumper and sets his feet before he shoots. Kelleh does more than just shoot as he can also get to the rim and finish. He is an underrated rebounder and uses his quick hands to get deflections on the defensive end. Kelleh's ability to stretch the floor is something that will help his stock over the next few weeks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->