Under the Radar Forwards in 2026 Rankings

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Missouri released its newly updated Class of 2026 rankings this week. Here is a look at a group of Under the Radar forwards in the new rankings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2111105' first='Jaishon' last='White'] (Chillicothe): A 6'5 power forward who is also a standout on the football field. The big lefty plays a nice power game in the post with good footwork and physical strength. He establishes his position well and can score with a nice touch around the basket.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2536477' first='Gary' last='Johnson'] (St. Mary's): A 6'4 small forward who is one of most explosive athletes in the state. He is a high energy player who is always above the rim. He rebounds well and he excels on defense for a very defensive-minded Dragons team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2544041' first='Namon' last='Dorty'] (Summer): A 6'6 forward who is a hidden gem in the Public High League in St Louis. He's an excellent rebounder who uses his strength to carve out his position inside. He averaged 10 points and six rebounds as a sophomore.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>********<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2536475' first='Blair' last='Abraham'] (Buffalo): A 6'7 forward who has a good skill set with 3-point range and a nice touch from the high post. He also protects the rim well. As a sophomore, he averaged 11 points, nine rebounds and three blocks a game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*******<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2544040' first='Mach' last='Mayom'] (St Joe Benton): A 6'9 post player who has continued to make big improvements over the course of the season. He uses his size effectively around the basket as a scorer and rebounder.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*******<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2541260' first='Owen' last='Fortner'] (Risco): A )'4 forward who is a Class 1 standout for the Tigers in the SEMO area. He has good length and athleticism along with some smooth moves around the basket. He can also drive it from the high post.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->