2026 Rankings Update: Small Forward Stock-Risers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2026 rankings update was released on Monday with almost 240 prospects ranked. The small forward group saw a bunch of prospects jump up the rankings after strong seasons. Here are the top 2026 small forward stock-risers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/position-ranking-table {"name":"acf/position-ranking-table","data":{"class":"2026","_class":"field_65cfb7374abb9","position":"77247","_position":"field_65cfbfcb19ad6","national_rankings":"0","_national_rankings":"field_660c1d73c0e49","state":"75759","_state":"field_65cfb88a603fe"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67e415a68f9da"} /--> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1944384' first='Kahlik' last='Thomas'], 6'5 Roselle Catholic</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Thomas had the biggest jump of any prospect in the list as he moved up 49 spots in the update. The 6'5 forward has a nice touch around the basket and can draw contact around the rim. Thomas runs the floor hard and rarely forces shots in the halfcourt. He fights for rebounds on both ends of the floor and uses his length to make plays on the defensive end. Thomas picked up an offer from Morehead State during the season and will be looking to elevate his stock more during the AAU 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 moved up 29 spots in the rankings as he helped Piscataway make a deep run in the GMC tournament. The 6'4 forward has a good faceup game as he can get to the rim off the bounce and finishes strong around the basket. Nwaigwe is more than just a slasher as he has a high release on his jumper and can knock down open jumpers from behind the arc. He elevates for rebounds on both ends of the floor and has the length to defend multiple positions on the floor. Nwaigwe's ability to impact the game at both ends of the floor will help his stock in a big way this spring and summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2342640' first='Austin' last='Workman'], 6'5 Morris Catholic</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Workman moved up 23 spots in the update as he was one of the most productive wings in the 2026 class. The 6'5 forward has a good release on his jumper as he wastes little motion and can knock down open jumpers from behind the arc. Workman is more than just a shooter as he can get to the rim off the bounce and finishes strong around the rim. He uses his athleticism to make plays on the defensive end and is a solid rebounder. Workman averaged 22 points, 7.5 rebounds and four blocks per game during the state tournament and should carry over that momentum into the AAU season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2422938' first='Samuel' last='Owusu-Adoumi'], 6'5 Paramus Catholic</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Owusu-Adoumi took a big step up this season for the Crusaders, which saw him move up 22 spots in the update. The 6'5 wing has a nice first step, which he uses to get to the rim and can finish well above the rim. Owusu-Adoumi uses his size to see over his defender and sets his feet before he shoots. He has the athleticism to defend multiple positions on the floor and is an underrated rebounder. Owusu-Adoumi had a career-high 31 points against Teaneck in the Bergen County Jamboree and should have more game like that during his senior season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1788758' first='Chase' last='Moore'], 6'4 Middle Township</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Moore went up 19 spots in the update as he showed the ability to make plays at both ends of the floor. The 6'4 forward has a nice handle, which he uses to get to his spot on the floor and finishes strong around the basket. Moore moves well without the ball in his hands, freeing himself for open layups and jumpers in the halfcourt. He works for rebounds on both ends of the floor and uses his length to make plays on the defensive end. Moore's ability to impact the game in a variety of ways will help his stock during the AAU season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->