2027 Rankings Update: Top Power Forwards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2027 rankings update came out earlier this week with over 150 prospects being ranked. The frontcourt class is filled with a lot of intrigue, especially at the power forward position. Here are the top power forwards from the 2027 rankings update.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2504903' first='Dylan' last='Cowell'], 6'8 Pingry</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cowell is the highest ranked forward in the rankings update and is looking to have a big 2024-25 season. The 6'8 forward runs the floor hard, creating dunks and layups for himself in transition. Cowell uses his body to get position down low and has a nice touch around the basket. He is a strong rebounder and uses his size to influence shots around the basket. Cowell's ability to impact the game at both ends of the floor will help his development throughout the course of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1608249' first='Josh' last='Benka-Coker'], 6'8 Pennington</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Benka-Coker has the potential to play either forward spot, which makes him an intriguing prospect to track in the class. The 6'8 forward has a solid face-up game as he can put the ball on the floor and has a nice release on his free throws. Benka-Coker has a good touch around the rim and is able to draw contact in the paint. He rips down rebounds on both ends of the floor and swats shots around the basket. Benka-Coker is a hard-working forward prospect who should put up big numbers throughout the course of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2201962' first='Andrew' last='Iduh'], 6'8 Hudson Catholic</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Iduh transferred into Hudson Catholic this summer and is looking to make an impact right away. The 6'8 forward uses his size to get position down low and finishes nicely around the basket. Iduh sets strong screens in the halfcourt and rarely forces shots in the halfcourt. He is a force on the boards and holds his ground on the defensive end. Iduh is a physical forward prospect who will be one to watch down low throughout the course of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2672992' first='Chiaka' last='Sanogo'], 6'9 Patrick School</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sanogo is part of a talented Celtics frontcourt, but that shouldn't stop him from making an impact this season. The 6'9 forward finishes well above the rim and is able to draw contact down low. Sanogo runs the floor well and uses his body to get position down low. He uses his length to influence shots around the rim and works hard on the glass. Sanogo's ability to control the paint is something that will help his stock this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2201948' first='Asante' last='Jones'], 6'9 Linden</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jones has eclipsed double digits in each of his last two games and is looking to continue that trend next week. The 6'9 forward has an underrated face-up game as he can put the ball on the floor and has a high release on his jumper. Jones is able to draw contact in the paint and moves well without the ball in his hands. He fights for rebounds on both ends of the floor and uses good timing to block shots in the paint. Jones is gaining more confidence with the Linden offense, which will see him have more big games throughout the course of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Other Prospects to Track:</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2202015' first='Azyris' last='Richmond'], 6'7 Camden Catholic</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2628236' first='Juan' last='Quinones'], 6'9 Patrick School</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2443162' first='Chase' last='Martin'], 6'5 Bordentown</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2477138' first='Danny' last='O'Neill'], 6'5 St. John Vianney</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2202029' first='Luka' last='Kuqo'], 6'8 Bergen Catholic</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->