Updated 2026 Rankings: Forwards (18-13)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The highly anticipated new edition of the class of 2026 rankings have finally been released, with over 140 players in the rankings, including over 40 new players to the list!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We'll take a look at positional rankings between guards, wings and big over the next week or so. Here's a look at part one of the forwards rankings, lookin at some of the best power forwards and centers in the class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>18) [player_tooltip player_id='2336724' first='Deng' last='Deng'] | 6'10” C | S3 Academy (#77 Overall)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"ordered":true} --> <ol class="wp-block-list"></ol> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Deng is the classic long term intriguing prospect, as not much is known about him but you watch him play and you think “wow he can really be something someday.” At 6'10” he has size and length you can't teach and impacts the game defensively very easily, he can run the floor and finishes well above the rim and he has so much untapped potential moving forward.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>17) [player_tooltip player_id='1963533' first='Ryan' last='Brzezanski'] | 6'6” PF | Briar Woods (#75 Overall)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2149720,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/09/Screen-Shot-2023-09-05-at-2.27.11-PM.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/09/Screen-Shot-2023-09-05-at-2.27.11-PM.png?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2149720" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:list {"ordered":true} --> <ol class="wp-block-list"></ol> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brzezanski has quietly been one of the best players in Loudoun County over the past few years, and he's the prototypical stretch four man that creates mismatches and makes the whole team better. He's a knock down shooter from deep who creates space in the paint for guards to attack, he is a very good passer for his position, he can bang in the paint and is a good rebounder and he brings great energy on both ends.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>16) Hoaxing Huang | 6'7” PF | STAB (#67 Overall)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"ordered":true} --> <ol class="wp-block-list"></ol> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Huang is somewhat of an enigma that we are starting to figure out more and more about, and the native of China could see himself move up this list with continued improvement throughout the year. This summer we got to see him more due to injuries and he's got some intriguing tools as he can move his feet on the perimeter and stay in front, he runs the floor hard and is a very athletic finisher and he seems to be getting better every day as his coach is one of the top skills trainers in the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>15) [player_tooltip player_id='1542852' first='Ethan' last='Apergis'] | 6'8” C | Episcopal (#65 Overall)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"ordered":true} --> <ol class="wp-block-list"></ol> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Apergis is part of a young but talented Episcopal group that will be one to watch in the next few years, and he's a player for coaches to get familiar with as he is a highly skilled big who seems to be getting better every day. At 6'8” he's a technician on the low block with back to the basket moves and counters, he can face up and take defenders off the bounce, he has good touch out to the elbows and he hits the glass hard on both ends.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>14) [player_tooltip player_id='1963395' first='Cameron' last='Prosper'] | 6'6” PF | Hayfield (#62 Overall)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"ordered":true} --> <ol class="wp-block-list"></ol> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prospect is a two sport star who also excels on the football field, and it's easy to see why with the way he plays on the basketball court as he is a new age four man that is very versatile with his athleticism. He's an inside-out forward who can play and guard both on the perimeter and in the paint, he runs the floor hard and is an athletic finisher above the rim, and he brings great energy on both ends of the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>13) [player_tooltip player_id='1963396' first='Travis' last='Holloman'] | 6'7” PF | Life Christian Academy (#57 Overall)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"ordered":true} --> <ol class="wp-block-list"></ol> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Holloman has been a staple of LCA since he was a freshman helping them to a lot of playoff success, and he's a very intriguing long term prospect with his overall skillset. At 6'7” he's a physical big in the post who can create space and finish with both hands, he has touch out to 18 feet and converts well at the free throw line and he is a surprisingly good athlete who can make plays at the rim on both ends.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>12) [player_tooltip player_id='2459222' first='Steve' last='Aboky'] | 6'11” C | S3 Academy (#45 Overall)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"ordered":true} --> <ol class="wp-block-list"></ol> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Aboky is another very intriguing long term big on this list, who has a lot of potential moving forward and continues to show improvements in his game as well. Standing a legitimate 6'11” with long arms he has height you can't teach, he's a big time athlete who plays above the rim effortlessly and runs the floor like a guard and his skillset continues to improve with every time that we see him play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->