Bright Future Big Men in Class of 2026

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here is a list of some forwards and centers that keep improving their stock every chance they get. These players are looking to finish the summer strong and make huge impacts in the high school season this year. This list is in no particular order. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2228083"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-665f700a59791"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2228083' first='Lane' last='Webster'] is a big forward that is super athletic and can take over the game in many different ways. Webster has the athletic ability to defend 2 through 5. His relentless motor makes him hard to guard, as he continues to attack with the ball or even off ball. Always looking to get out in transition Webster always has to be looked out for. While attacking and finishing at the rim is his strong suit, Webster's jump shot is smooth too. He has a really high release making it hard for guards to defend. When he can get to his spots he's really tough to stop. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6660a52792f5a"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6660a52792f68"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2294097"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6660a52792fd8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2294097' first='TJ' last='Whitney'] is a do it all forward. He is great at attacking with either hand and playing above the rim, but he can also spot up for 3 and knock down shots. Defensively his athleticism allows him to guard multiple positions. He also has the ability to protect the rim either as an anchor or a roamer. His basketball IQ really shows itself with the defensive plays he makes. Whitney's off the dribble scoring is really coming along making him able to score at all three levels.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2123713"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66631791c13dc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2123713' first='Noah' last='Butler'] is one of the best paint protecting bigs in the state. Standing at 6'8 his height and length makes it hard for anyone to finish in the paint around him. He uses his length well on the perimeter, giving up a little space but also being quick enough to contest and frequently blocking 3pt shots. Offensively he has great balance through contact around the rim. Butler is really able to get to his spots in the paint where he can finish with his great touch. He also can knock down 3s when the opportunity is there. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66631791c13f0"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2199633"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66631791c1430"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Carroll Beavers is a very athletic center that has a nose for the ball. Being a force on the boards and a great paint protector, Beavers is an ideal big man for any team. On offense he thrives attacking off the catch, where he dominates in the paint. He has a very strong but soft touch around the rim. He has multiple moves he can go to that can lead to him scoring. Once he develops his outside shot look for Beavers to rise on everyone's charts. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Landen Hill","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'4u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77247","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Hall High School","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66631791c14b9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Landen Hill has one of the smoothest shots for a forward in Arknasas' Class of 2026. On spot up shots he is always ready for the ball and gets into his shot quickly after the catch. With his great form and quick release he is able to get shots off before defenders close out. His length also allows him to shoot over taller defenders. Hill has smooth handles, able to beat defenders with his pace rather than just athleticism. Landen is a big time player looking to have a huge impact this upcoming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->