2026 Group 4 Small Forwards to Track

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The first full week of November is here, meaning that the high school basketball season is almost here. Group 4 is filled with talent and will be one to track throughout the season, especially in the 2026 class. Here are the 2026 Group 4 small forward prospects to track.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Jehki Burnam, 6'4 Linden</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Burnam has been a key part of the Tigers' attack over the past two seasons and will do so again this season. The 6'4 forward has a smooth release on his jumper and can get hot from distance in a hurry. Burnam is more than just a shooter as he can also put the ball on the floor and finish around the basket. He is a strong rebounder and has the length to defend multiple positions on the floor. Burnam's ability to stretch the floor and defend the ball is something that will help his stock throughout the course of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1948970' first='Donald' last='Nwaigwe'], 6'4 Piscataway</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nwaigwe has the potential to breakout this season as he should get more touches on the offensive end. The 6'4 forward has a good first step, which he uses to beat his defender off the bounce and finishes nicely around the basket. Nwaigwe can also score in the mid-range and sets his feet before he shoots. He works for rebounds on both ends of the floor and slides his feet on the defensive end. Nwaigwe is a gritty forward prospect whose ability to make plays at both ends of the floor will help his stock in a big way.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2342647' first='Rashawn' last='Williams'], 6'3 Plainfield</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Williams has the ability to play either forward spot, making him an intriguing prospect in the class. The 6'3 forward is able to get position down low and has a nice touch around the basket. Williams moves well without the ball in his hands, freeing himself for open layups and jumpers in the halfcourt. He rips down rebounds at both ends of the floor and holds his ground on the defensive end. Williams racked up five double-doubles last season and is looking to increase that number in 2024-25.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2107957' first='Marcos' last='Estrada'], 6'4 Hackensack</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Estrada should get more touches on the offensive end this season, which will help his development. The 6'4 forward has a good touch around the basket and is able to draw contact in the paint. Estrada has an underrated handle and rarely forces shots in the halfcourt. He is a solid rebounder and uses his length to get deflections on defense. Estrada is a long forward prospect who is just starting to scratch the surface of his potential.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2346885' first='John' last='Carr'], 6'2 Atlantic Tech</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Carr can play in the backcourt as well, which makes him an intriguing prospect to watch. The 6'2 wing attacks the basket with a purpose as he finishes strong around the basket and doesn't mind drawing contact. Carr can also score in the mid-range and rarely forces jumpers in the halfcourt. He moves well without the ball in his hands and is an underrated defender. Carr's ability to play in the backcourt and on the wing will help his development throughout the course of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->