Player Rankings Update: 2027 New Wings/Forwards
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Jake McLaren Jake McLaren 6'4" | SF Marist | 2027 State GA
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2419525' first='Jake' last='McLaren']</strong></p>
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<p>Jake can play either forward position. Has nice size as a perimeter player. Shows toughness when maneuvering for buckets in the paint.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2438611' first='O'Neil' last='Bruce']</strong></p>
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<p>Physical swingman holds his own when battling around the rim. Attacks from the high post, putting his shoulder into the defender's chest to score through him. Gets on the glass. Makes an impact defensively as he can guard multiple positions with his strength and athleticism.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2438608' first='Rowan' last='Woodrich']</strong></p>
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<p>Steady post presence will climb up the rankings. At around 6-foot-6, Rowan has a nice touch in the paint. He rebounds the ball high and finishes overtop smaller players. Woodrich has nice footwork with his back to the basket.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2419526' first='Jaiden' last='Thompson']</strong></p>
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<p>Football standout is a brickhouse inside, a powerful interior presence. Thompson has good hands, vacuuming up rebounds and scoring in traffic. Jaiden is more than just a banger, he has deft footwork with a variety of low post moves.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2425913' first='Kaiden' last='Long']</strong></p>
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<p>Strongly built forward is active on the offensive glass. Moves his feet well when switched in pick and rolls. Shows the ability to score with both hands.</p>
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