Spring 2026 Stock Risers: Forwards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Taking a look at some of the top forwards in Wisconsin's 2026 class:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1561953' first='Thian' last='Riak'] -- SF -- Madison Lafollete</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Riak has all of the necessary tools to become a successful wing at the college level. He is incredibly bouncy and a skilled scorer. The small forward has a tight handle and often leaks out in transition for easy buckets. Riak is also sneaky strong and finishes really well through tough contact. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1561925' first='Andrew' last='Jensen'] -- PF -- Kaukauna</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Although he fits the mold of a center currently, I think that Jensen could develop into a power forward at the college level. As a threat around the rim on both ends of the court, Jensen is elite. He dunks <em>everything </em>and can swat shots into the stands without breaking a sweat. As he continues to add tools to his toolbox, Jensen has the potential to become a scary good basketball player. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2045301' first='Vaughn' last='Karvala'] -- SF -- Oregon</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A bouncy 6-foot-5 wing prospect who has earned some serious college attention, any stock risers list would be incomplete without Karvala's name. Playing for [program_tooltip program_id='2391400' first='Team' last='Herro'] this spring, the small forward has popped in a major way. He is disruptive defensively and a three-level threat on offense. With how the modern game is played, Karvala is going to be a hot commodity for college programs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2025184' first='Wes' last='Rahn'] -- PF -- Lakeside Lutheran </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A smooth big man who can take over games in the paint, Rahn has been one of the biggest stock risers in the state. The power forward uses his combination of size and strength to dominate around the cup. He has great finishing skills and punishes smaller defenders. Rahn's size is imposing and difficult for opposing players to deal with. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1973116' first='Bryce' last='Ott'] -- SF -- Oshkosh North </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ott is going to have a great opportunity to show off his skills this summer and fall. Ott is a dynamic two way prospect who finds ways to positively impact games. In transition, the SF is a crafty finisher and true weapon. He gets downhill quickly and puts plenty of pressure on the rim. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2391091' first='Tyler' last='Tiutczenko'] -- SF -- Pewaukee</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pewaukee has consistently produced great basketball talent over the past several years. Tiutczenko is next up in the pipeline. The 6-foot-6 forward is an elite floor spacer. He has a quick release and excellent form. Tiutczensko is only going to get more comfortable offensively, and as he improves, the SF will prove to be elite. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->