Player Rankings Update: 2026 New Forwards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2438604' first='Kaden' last='Lawson']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lean, athletic forward has great length. Not only does he protect the rim and score around the hoop, but Lawson can stretch the floor with his perimeter jump shot and use his quickness to beat slower defenders off the bounce.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1543552' first='Xavier' last='Griffin']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Football player is a great athlete in the paint. Has a nose for the ball and is a quick second and third leaper that can keep possessions alive on the backboard.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2444510' first='Emmanuel' last='Alofe']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Long-armed forward is comfortable guarding guards. Moves his feet well and has a tremendous wingspan that can contest jump shots and keep ball handlers at bay. Blocks shots and rebounds. Truly capable of guarding 1-5. Has a blossoming offensive game which is most effective from 15-feet and in currently.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2419517' first='Timbaland' last='Mitchell']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hard-playing comb-forward. Stretchy length and bouncy. Double-double threat with his ability to snag rebounds. Effective rim protector. Blocks shots in single coverage, can rotate from help-side and has the ability to chase down shots from behind.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->