AAU Look Ahead: Elite 2026 Forwards
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Which 2026 Wisconsin forwards should college programs keep an eye on this spring and summer? Thian Riak Thian Riak 6'4" | SF Madison Lafollete | 2026 State WI — SF — Madison La Follette I absolutely love what Riak brings…
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Thian Riak Thian Riak 6'4" | SF Madison Lafollete | 2026 State WI — SF — Madison La Follette
I absolutely love what Riak brings to the table. The athletic small forward stands at 6-foot-5 and owns great athletic ability. From a physical standpoint, Riak has everything that college coaches look for. The SF also has a budding skillset the opposing prospects should fear. He is a slick slasher and elite isolation scorer. When La Follette needs a bucket, Riak often is able to get one.
Andrew Jensen Andrew Jensen 6'9" | C Kaukauna | 2026 State WI — PF/C — Kaukauna
I think that Jensen could be the best prospect in Wisconsin’s 2026 class when it is all said and done. Standing at 6-foot-9, the Kaukauna standout is a beast physically. He is tall, long, athletic, and strong. On the defensive end, Jensen is already elite. He blocks shots and protects the rim at an incredibly high level. Jensen is also a tremendous rebounder and budding scorer. I thought that he had an awesome AAU season last summer and I am looking forward to watching him play this session.
Chris Pohl Chris Pohl 6'6" | PF Marshfield | 2026 State WI — PF — Marshfield
Pohl made significant progress this winter. After averaging just over 6 points per game as a freshman, the power forward jumped up to 14.6 PPG in his second season. Standing at 6-foot-6 with a solid build and plenty of skill, I could see Pohl developing into one of the best scorers and rebounders in the state.
Henry Gruetzmacher Henry Gruetzmacher 6'8" | PF Brookfield Central | 2026 State WI — PF — Brookfield Central
Gruetzmacher is nowhere near reaching his full potential. The 6-foot-8 power forward didn’t put up eye-popping numbers as a sophomore but did show some flashes. In the future, I look for Gruetzmacher to impact winning on both ends of the court.
Jacob Broeske Jacob Broeske 6'9" | PF Lomira | 2026 State WI — PF — Lomira
A prospect that probably hasn’t gotten enough publicity recently is Broeske. He averaged a double-double last season for Lomira while helping his squad to a successful season. While Broeske is a true power forward, he does have some nice fluidity and athleticism in his game. He moves well for his size and looks to be comfortable on the perimeter.
Vaughn Karvala Vaughn Karvala 6'5" | SF Oregon | 2026 State WI — SF — Oregon
No doubt one of the most improved prospects in the state this season, Karvala showed just how good he is. Tabbed as a breakout underclassmen by Prep Hoops Wisconsin’s Evan Flood, Karvala is a name to know moving forward. He is a versatile scorer and developing playmaker.
Bryce Ott Bryce Ott 6'6" | SF Oshkosh North | 2026 State WI — SF — Oshkosh North
Emerging as a key contributor for Oshkosh North this season, Ott introduced himself to scouts. The small forward averaged just over ten points per game and 4.5 rebounds per content. Athletically, Ott passes the test. Standing at 6-foot-6, Ott is a two-sport athlete who can do plenty of good things with his size and stature. Playing for Wisconsin Blizzard in the spring and summer, Ott is a name to watch closely.