2027 Rankings: Off The Radar Forward Newcomers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With 252 players, there is bound to be some new talent that was eventually going to be discovered.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There were 51 new players and here are some of the standouts that are not top-10 for position but are very good players in their own right.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Here are 7 Forward newcomers from the last four months that are off the radar:</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2435389' first='Justin' last='Johnson'] <strong>AZ Compass Prep</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A hyper athletic wing forward seems to fly on the break. He is a highlight reel waiting to happen with his supreme bounce and twitchy reflexes. He rebounds well in his area and can defend multiple positions. He can score on the break and hit the perimeter jumper. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2832148' first='Akol' last='Adiem'] <strong>Ironwood</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A legit sized post player is a graceful mover who uses his size and length on both ends of the court. He will gobble up rebounds and block shots in his area and can score it around the rim. He is all upside at this point as he has stuff you can't teach.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2825314' first='Fulvio' last='Dos Santos'] <strong>Tri City Christian (Pictured)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A highly skilled lefty wing forward. He can score it from all levels with polished mid-range jumpers, threes off the catch, drives into traffic using his sturdy frame and offensive rebound put backs. He also has long arms to play the passing lanes. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2754862' first='Anthony' last='Stokes'] <strong>Canyon View</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An athletic small forward has a motor and plays both ends of the court. He will score buckets on the break and is a stud on the glass cashing on with put backs using his athleticism and strong hands. He will rebound in and out of his area plus collect steals. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2739044' first='Quinton' last='Simms'] <strong>Saguaro </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A wing forward with a football like frame. He moves well from end to end and he is one of the top rebounders pound per pound using his length and huge motor. He can score it effectively in the painted area and brings that toughness that every team needs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2714914' first='Kueth' last='Kueth'] <strong>Desert Edge</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A long lefty forward plays almost every position for the 5A West Valley team. He will defend most positions with his twitchy athleticism and instincts. He seems to be always around the ball for those tough 50/50 balls. He will hit the occasional perimeter jumper but likes getting to the rim. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2825337' first='Sam' last='Nielson'] <strong>Brophy Prep</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A combo forward can play both spots up front. He will rebound in his area and plays a cerebral approach to the game as a good passer for position but can also get physical playing inside. He will also shoot it from the perimeter. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->