Which 2026 Under the Radar Power Forwards Could Breakout?

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The spring season is in full swing with teams gearing up for tournaments in April and May. The 2026 class has the potential to make plays in the spring, especially in the frontcourt. Here are the 2026 under the radar power forwards who could breakout.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1948973' first='Ryan' last='Hilongos'], 6'5 St. Joe's Metuchen</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hilongos has the potential to have a big spring with his ability to score inside and out. The 6'5 forward has a nice touch around the basket and is able to draw contact in the paint. Hilongos sets his feet before he shoots and can knock down open jumpers from behind the arc. He has an underrated handle and fights for rebounds at both ends of the floor. Hilongos' ability to stretch the floor is something that will help his stock in a big way over the next couple of weeks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1948971' first='Christian' last='Grubbs'], 6'4 Sparta</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Grubbs had a solid 2023-24 campaign and is looking to carry it over into the spring. The 6'4 forward has a good face-up game as he can put the ball on the floor and knock down jumpers on the perimeter. Grubbs uses his frame to get position down low and does not mind drawing contact in the paint. He works for rebounds at both ends of the floor and is an underrated defender. Grubbs is a hard-working forward prospect whose ability to make plays in the post will help his game in a big way this spring.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2233796' first='John' last='Campbell'], 6'6 Jefferson</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Campbell made an impact down low for the Falcons as he was able to establish position in the paint. The 6'6 forward knows how to finish around the basket and is unafraid of drawing contact. Campbell sets strong screens in the halfcourt and rolls hard to the bucket to create layups for himself. He rips down rebounds on both ends of the floor and holds his ground on the defensive end. Campbell is a gritty forward prospect who has the potential to make plays around the basket this April and May.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2342687' first='Jerelz' last='Ortiz'], 6'5 Cliffside Park</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ortiz was a double-double machine for the Red Raiders last season and is looking to continue it this AAU season. The 6'5 forward has a good touch around the basket and can finish through contact. Ortiz also has the ability to put the ball on the floor and has a high release on his jumper. He is a force on the boards at both ends of the floor and influences shots around the basket. Ortiz had four 20-10 games and is looking to build on that during the AAU season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2342636' first='Chidi' last='Chukwurah'], Sayreville</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Chukwurah established himself as the go-to guy in the post and is looking to bring that over into the spring. He uses his strong frame to get position down low and has a nice touch around the basket. Chukwurah does not mind drawing contact and rarely forces shots in the halfcourt. He holds his ground on the defensive and is tough to boxout on the offensive glass. Chukwurah had three 20-point games in 2023-24 and is looking to build on that during April and May.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->