2026 Rankings Update: The Power Forwards

Today, we continue our positional breakdown for the Class of 2026 continues with a look at some of the most impactful Power Forwards in New England.   The Top 3 at the position all rank within our Top 10. [player_tooltip player_id='2341271' first='Sebastian' last='Wilkins'], the top ranked prospect in New England, is a versatile, two-way forward that holds numerous high major offers. [player_tooltip player_id='1532462' first='Vincent' last='Osazee'], a nationally recognized prospect from Reason Prep, had a big summer with Undivided Basketball Club and has become a priority recruit for some of the nation's top programs. [player_tooltip player_id='2553499' first='Adama' last='Tambedou'], who cracks the Top 10 for the first time after a breakout summer with RI Elite, has quickly turned heads at Putnam Science Academy, earning recent offers from Albany, St. Bonaventure, Creighton, and Arizona State.   All in all, it's an impressively deep group that will eventually impact all levels of college basketball. That is, after they shine on the court this winter for their respective high schools.    Take a look at five Power Forwards to watch from the Class of 2026:    Mboudjika, a star in his role at multiple showcases this summer, is one of the region's top rim runners. A powerful athlete, Mboudjika puts a ton of pressure on the rim with his ability to run the floor, carve out space in the post, and finish lobs with authority. He's a talented offensive rebound that has the ability to step out on the baseline and consistently knock down jumpers. Defensively, he covers ground quickly, has great positional size and length, and is a strong shot blocker. He can guard multiple positions, secures rebounds way above the rim, and moves well laterally. He should have a major impact in the front-court this winter for CATS Academy and is a prospect with interest from low majors up to high majors.     Forster, who spent his summer with Connecticut Elite, is a high academic forward that has good positional size and plenty of athleticism. An impressive finisher around the rim, Forster does a great job of running the floor in transition, is a high IQ cutter, and can knock down shots out to 15'. He has great hands, soft touch around the rim, and does his work early to get set in scoring position. He has a good feel for the game, shows a solid understanding of spacing, and elevates quickly as a finisher. Defensively, he does a great job of rebounding in traffic and in space and consistently contests plays at the rim. He moves well and can cover on the perimeter in switches off ball screens. He's a prospect that should be on the radar of high academics across the country and should only continue to improve moving forward.     DesMarais, who plays his travel ball with the RI Magic, is a skilled foward that has the ability to initiate offense from the high post and low block. Solid fundamentally, DesMarais has good length, a plus motor, and the ability to finish with either hand in the post. His top skill however, might be his floor vision and passing ability. He does a great job of hitting cutters on the move and finding shooters off his own drives. Defensively, he is a high motor rebounder that shows great pursuit of the basketball. He's a solid low post defender that doesn't give up ground and does a good job of walling up without fouling. He should be one of the better bigs in the RIIL this winter and could be on the radar of college coaches in New England come the spring.     Jones, who spent the summer on the travel circuit with the New York Renaissance, is one of the region's top under the radar prospects. A bouncy forward with a legit low post game, Jones plays at one of New England's top public programs in East Catholic. He's quick of the floor, has great length, and can finish with authority off one or two feet. He shows a good feel for the game as a roller out of ball screens and does a good job as both a finisher and distributor when he catches on the move. He's a solid offensive rebounder, knows how to find open space, and runs the floor hard in transition. Defensively, he's a versatile prospect that can move his feet well laterally and protect the rim from the help side. He's already gaining scholarship attention and should be one of the region's top stock risers this winter.     Nairus, a stretch forward from St. Mark's, has shown consistent growth in his game over the last 12 months. A big time shooter that also rebounds at a high rate, Nairus has continued to add elements to his offensive game this summer. He's capable of spotting up and knock down perimeter jumpers, catching in the low post and finishing over either shoulder, or initiating offense from the top of the key. He's done a good job with his conditioning and looks quicker and more athletic than in the past. Defensively, he has the ability to guard up or down a position, showing good lateral mobility and the toughness to guard bigger opponents in the post. He does a great job on the defensive glass, both by being solid fundamentally on his block outs and showing a great motor for the ball. He's a definite college prospect that should be one of the top players at St. Mark's this winter.

Today, we continue our positional breakdown for the Class of 2026 continues with a look at some of the most impactful Power Forwards in New England.