Updated 2026 Rankings: Forwards (13-6)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We recently updated our 2026 rankings, with over 30 new additions and a total of 105 prospects across the state getting ranked.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Now that we've looked at the new additions and stock risers, it's now time to take a look at the positional rankings. We've broken it down into three different categories in guards, wings and forwards.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here's a look at part two of the forwards rankings, looking at some of the best power forwards and centers in the class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>13) [player_tooltip player_id='2242379' first='Haoxing' last='Huang'] | 6'7” PF | STAB (#54 Overall)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"ordered":true} --> <ol></ol> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Huang is a player that could move up these rankings after seeing film of him so far this summer, as he looks like he's taking strides in the right direction and has a lot of intriguing tools moving forward. At 6'7” he's a big time athlete who can play above the rim off the drop step and when he gets out in transition, he moves his feet well defensively to stay in front and he is showing massive improvements in his offensive skillset as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>12) [player_tooltip player_id='1542852' first='Ethan' last='Apergis'] | 6'8” C | Episcopal (#53 Overall)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"ordered":true} --> <ol></ol> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Apargis is part of an up and coming Episcopal team that has a lot of talent to build upon moving forward, and he's going to be a tough matchup for teams throughout the next couple of years. At 6'8” he is an inside-out threat who can stretch the floor and score it in the post, he plays with a great motor and attacks the glass hard on both ends of the floor and he's an unselfish player who's a good passer as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>11) [player_tooltip player_id='1963395' first='Cameron' last='Prosper'] | 6'6” PF | Hayfield (#49 Overall)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"ordered":true} --> <ol></ol> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prosper transfers to Hayfield after being a two sport standout at Ireton, and he'll be an immediate impact player coming over to the Hawks who need reassuring in the front court. The 6'6” forward is a big time athlete who can defend multiple positions and protect the rim, he has good ball skills on the perimeter and he's able to play above the rim in the paint as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>10) [player_tooltip player_id='2459222' first='Steve' last='Aboky'] | 6'11” C | S3 Academy (#32 Overall)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"ordered":true} --> <ol></ol> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Aboky is a super intriguing prospect who could see himself sky rocket up the rankings in the next few years, as he's still a bit of a project but he has tools that you just can't touch. First off he's pushing a legit 7'0” and is mobile for his size, he's able to play above the rim in traffic and dunks everything he can, he's a rim protector who's presence itself can alter shots and he shows good touch out to the elbows as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>9) [player_tooltip player_id='1963396' first='Travis' last='Holloman'] | 6'8” C | Life Christian Academy (#31 Overall)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"ordered":true} --> <ol></ol> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Holloman has been a starter the last two seasons at LCA and helped them to deep playoffs runs both years, and he is a high ceiling player that's worth keeping an eye on moving forward. At 6'8” he's a strong post player who can clear out space and rebounds well on both ends, he's a good athlete who can run the floor and he has good touch and good footwork in the paint too.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>8) [player_tooltip player_id='1782685' first='Evan' last='Brown'] | 6'7” PF | Bishop Ireton (#28 Overall)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"ordered":true} --> <ol></ol> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brown is another high ceiling prospect who has shown a lot of poise in his younger years, and we could see him take a big leap this year too. The 6'7” forward is a tough nosed defender who can protect the rim and is good in switches to stay in front and challenge shots, he has soft touch around the rim and out to the elbows and he is a very good rebounder and outlet passer too.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>7) [player_tooltip player_id='1782681' first='Odita' last='Aguolu'] | 6'6” PF | St. Michael's (#26 Overall)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1978863,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/Aguolo-Odita.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/Aguolo-Odita.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1978863" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:list {"ordered":true} --> <ol></ol> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Aguolu may be a little low on this list, as he has really good ball skills to go along with elite level athleticism that makes him a tough matchup and a guy who can play multiple positions at this level. He's dynamic in transition where he can both handle the rock and run the wing, he finishes above the rim with authority, he has improved a lot on his consistency from deep and he has all the tools to be a versatile and lock down defender moving forward.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>6) [player_tooltip player_id='1782692' first='Ripp' last='Kodi'] | 6'6” PF | Bishop Ireton (#23 Overall)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"ordered":true} --> <ol></ol> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kodi is another new age forward who can play all over the floor and is a mismatch as he has a budding skillset and tools to be a very good all-around player in many ways. At 6'6” with long arms he has great defensive tools with the ability to challenge shots and move his feet as well. He can catch and rip on the perimeter, he can make open shots from deep and in the midrange, he's a good athlete who can run the floor and is a good rebounder on both ends as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->