New 2027 Rankings Top Forwards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Missouri just released its newly updated Class of 2027 rankings. We conclude our positional breakdowns with a look at the top forwards/posts in the class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2469192,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/IMG_5153.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/IMG_5153.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2469192"/></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2334869' first='Cameron' last='Barnes'] (Lee's Summit West): A 6'8 combo forward who combines his size, athleticism and skill set into an impressive package. He will move into a prime scoring role while also being a playmaker. He had a strong summer with MoKan Elite.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2439236,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/Sekou-Cisse-Gateway.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/Sekou-Cisse-Gateway.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2439236"/></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2334910' first='Sekou' last='Cisse'] (Principia): A 6'8 power forward who continues to make big strides over the past year. He's an elite rebounder and improved scorer. He at a strong summer with the Gateway Knights and also with his native country of Guenia in international play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2459225,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/IMG_3693_848218.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/IMG_3693_848218.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2459225"/></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2334950' first='Tyran' last='Frazier'] (Hazelwood East): A 6'9 forward who has a big upside with his size and versatile skill set. He has a nice touch in the paint and he can also knock down 3-pointers. He is one of the up and comers in the class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*******<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2334892' first='Mike' last='Thomas Ill'](Summit Christian): A 6'5 small forward who helped lead SCA to a third place finish in the Class 3 state tournament as a freshman. He's a versatile ball handler and scorer who really impacts the game defensively with his length and instincts.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2027224,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/IMG_3190.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/IMG_3190.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2027224"/></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2194413' first='Adam' last='McKnight'] (Nixa): A 6'5 forward who is one of the top young players in the SWMO area. He is a force around the basket with good moves and tough finishes. He is also an excellent prospect on the football field as a quarterback.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*******<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2440496,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/IMG_2431_8e14b6.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/IMG_2431_8e14b6.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2440496"/></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dayton Lucas (Lutheran South): A 6'7 forward who has good athleticism and who can stretch the floor with his 3-point shooting. He is also active rebounder at both ends of the court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*******<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2475697,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/IMG_5236.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/IMG_5236.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2475697"/></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2205734' first='Kemper' last='Roberts'] (Rockhurst): A 6'6 forward who is an up and coming prospect in the Kansas City area. He has good athleticism and he's a capable offensive player in the post and from 3-point range.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->