2026 Unranked Forward Prospects to Watch this May

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The spring AAU season is around half over as the first week of May is here. The 2026 class is primed to make its mark on the hardwood this spring, especially in the frontcourt. Here are the 2026 unranked forward prospects to watch this May.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2421360' first='Tom' last='Diomedi'], 6'4 SF Montclair</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Diomedi has had a strong April and is looking to carry it over into May. The 6'4 forward has a smooth release on his jumper and can knock down triples in bunches. Diomedi can also put the ball on the floor and finishes nicely around the basket. He moves well without the ball in his hands and is an underrated rebounder. Diomedi is sharpshooting forward prospect who should continue to stretch the floor over the next couple of weeks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2422381' first='Michael' last='Sullivan'], 6'5 PF Brick Township</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sullivan has the potential to breakout this May with his ability to control the paint. The 6'5 forward uses his body to get position down low and has a nice touch around the basket. Sullivan has a solid face-up game as he can put the ball on the floor and can knock down open jumpers on the perimeter. He rips down rebounds on both ends of the floor and holds his ground on the defensive end. Sullivan is a physical forward prospect whose ability to play on the perimeter will help his stock in a big way this month.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2422938' first='Samuel' last='Owusu-Adoumi'], 6'5 SF Paramus Catholic</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Owusu-Adoumi is an intriguing prospect as he has the ability to play either forward spot. The 6'5 forward rises up with confidence on his jumper and wastes little motion in his release. Owusu-Adoumi is more than just a shooter as he can also put the ball on the floor and get to the rim. He fights for rebounds on both ends of the floor and has the length to defend multiple positions on the floor. Owusu-Adoumi is a lanky forward prospect whose ability to impact the game 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='2421366' first='Israel' last='Jackson'], 6'4 SF Don Bosco Prep</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jackson played a key role for the Ironmen off the bench in 2023-24 and should bring that success into the AAU season. The 6'4 forward plays with a high motor as runs the floor hard and is willing to dive on the floor for loose balls. Jackson finishes strong around the basket and does not mind contact. He fights for rebounds on both ends of the floor and works hard on the defensive end. Jackson is a hard-working forward prospect who does whatever it takes for his team to win games.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2346885' first='John' last='Carr'], 6'2 SF Atlantic Tech</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Carr has the ability to play in the backcourt as well, making him a prospect to track. The 6'2 wing has a good first step, which he uses to beat his defender off the bounce and get to the rim. Carr finishes well around the basket and can also score in the mid-range. He is an underrated rebounder and plays with good instincts on the defensive end. Carr is a gritty, wing prospect who has the potential to have a big spring with his ability to get into the paint.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->