2026 Rankings Update: Top Power Forwards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2026 rankings update came out on Monday with over 130 prospects ranked. The frontcourt crop is filled with talent and should put it on display during the spring and summer. Here are the top power forwards from the 2026 rankings update.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2107942' first='Kenny' last='Thompson'], 6'9 Blair Academy</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Thompson is the top ranked power forward in the update and has the potential to have a big AAU season. The 6'9 forward runs the floor hard, setting himself up for easy dunks and baskets in transition. Thompson has a nice touch around the basket and is able to draw contact in the paint. He fights for rebounds on both ends of the floor and uses his length to swat shots around the rim. Thompson is a lanky, forward prospect whose ability to control the paint is something that will help his stock in a big way over the next couple of months.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1595765' first='Jayvon' last='Rampersant'], 6'7 Hudson Catholic</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rampersant had a strong sophomore season for the Hawks as he established himself as their interior presence. The 6'7 forward uses his frame to get position down low and has a nice touch around the basket. Rampersant is able to draw contact in the paint and rarely forces shots in the halfcourt. He is tough to keep off the offensive glass and influences a ton of shots around the basket. Rampersant is a gritty, forward prospect who has the potential to make noise this spring and summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1595677' first='Logan' last='Franz'], 6'10 Rutgers Prep</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Franz had big moments for the Argonauts this season as he poured in 13 points in the Somerset County Final to help them repeat as champions. The 6'10 forward has a high release on his jumper and can knock down open jumpers from behind the arc. Franz has an underrated face-up game as he can also put the ball on the floor and finish at the rim. He uses his length to block shots around the basket and is an underrated passer. Franz is a long, forward prospect whose ability to stretch the floor will be key for his development.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1595678' first='Jayden' last='Teyan'], 6'6 Rutgers Prep</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The second straight Argonaut on the list, Teyan has potential to breakout this spring and summer. The 6'6 forward plays with a motor that doesn't stop as he dives on the floor for loose balls and hustles for rebounds. Teyan sets good screens in the halfcourt and has a nice touch around the basket. He moves well without the ball in his hands and is an underrated passer. Teyan is a hard-working forward prospect whose ability to make plays at both ends of the floor will help his stock in a big way.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2205839' first='Luke' last='Cruz'], 6'8 Rumson Fair-Haven</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cruz had a strong sophomore season as he established himself as the Bulldogs' top scoring option in the frontcourt. The 6'8 forward has a smooth release on his jumper and can get hot from distance in a hurry. Cruz is more than just a shooter as he can also put the ball on the floor and finish around the basket. He skies for rebounds on both ends of the floor and uses his length to swat shots around the basket. Cruz is a sharpshooting forward prospect who is looking to carry over his shooting into the spring and summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Other Prospects to Know:</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2348977' first='Marjon' last='Skillman'], Trenton Catholic</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2342599' first='Jakub' last='Malecki'], 6'6 Gill St. Bernard's</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1919208' first='Gerald' last='Elwell'], 6'5 Payne Tech</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1989267' first='Derek' last='Gomez'], 6'5 St. Peter's Prep</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1948973' first='Ryan' last='Hilongos'], 6'5 St. Joe's Metuchen</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->