2027 Rankings Update: Top Power Forward Newcomers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2027 rankings update is here with almost 180 prospects ranked. The power forward group added talent who will be ones to watch over the next couple of years. Here are the top newcomers to the power forward position in the 2027 rankings update.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/position-ranking-table {"name":"acf/position-ranking-table","data":{"class":"2027","_class":"field_65cfb7374abb9","position":"77245","_position":"field_65cfbfcb19ad6","national_rankings":"0","_national_rankings":"field_660c1d73c0e49","state":"75759","_state":"field_65cfb88a603fe"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67eb13d8a8acd"} /--> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2407095' first='Zion' last='Green'], 6'9 Camden</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Green is the top ranked prospect in the update and should showcase his talent this AAU season. The 6'9 forward has a good faceup game as he can put the ball on the floor and finishes nicely around the rim. Green has a high release on his jumper and sets his feet before he shoots. He skies for rebounds on both ends of the floor and uses his length to make an impact on the defensive end. Green is a talented forward prospect who will fill up the stat sheet over the next couple of seasons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2763528' first='Boubakar' last='Diop'], 6'7 Dickinson</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Diop had a big season for the Rams as he impacts the game at both ends of the floor. The 6'7 forward runs the floor hard, creating easy opportunities for himself in transition. Diop has a nice touch around the basket and can draw contact around the basket. He fights for rebounds on both ends of the floor and swats a ton of shots around the basket. Diop's ability to control the paint at both ends of the floor will help his stock in a big way this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2786677' first='Marshall' last='Douglass'], 6'6 Bernards</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Douglass stepped up for Bernards this season as he established himself as their go-to guy on the interior. The 6'6 forward uses his strong frame to get position down low and has a good touch around the basket. Douglass moves well without the ball in his hands and is an underrated passer. He works hard for rebounds on both ends of the floor and holds his ground on the defensive end. Douglass is a tough forward prospect who should take a step forward this offseason.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2822481' first='Javon' last='Baker'], 6'2 Rahway</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Baker has the ability to play either forward spot, making him an intriguing prospect to watch. The 6'2 forward has a nice first step, which he uses to get to his spot on the floor and finishes nicely around the basket. Baker is unafraid of drawing contact and has a good release on his jumper. He moves well without the ball in his hands and is an underrated rebounder.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2786684' first='Sam' last='Phillips'], 6'7 St. Joe's Metuchen</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Phillips has the potential to breakout this spring and summer as he gets to showcase his skill around the basket. The 6'7 forward has a good touch around the basket and runs the floor hard. Phillips sets good screens in the halfcourt and rolls nicely to the basket. He is a solid rebounder and swats shots around the basket. Phillips' ability to finish around the basket along with his ability to swat shots will help his stock over the course of the next couple months.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->