2027 Rankings: Stock-Riser Forwards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here is a group of versatile forwards with some sneaky upside. They all have the size and athleticism to fill multiple spots on the floor, and each one has shown the combo of outside shooting and interior play that makes them pretty interesting prospects to follow.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2457277"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-681126c95b146"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Veldman is a strong rebounding combo forward who can play down low and bang with the big guys but also has shown the ability to step out and knock down some outside shots. He's a tough kid who will do the dirty work, fights for position inside, and stepped up to be a big piece around the paint for a team that lost quite a bit of size from the previous year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2457269"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-681126c95b1a3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ross is a wing who has shown to be pretty versatile so far in the spring. He is a solid spot-up shooter from 3-point range, contributes on the glass on both ends, and has shown some ability to get to the rim. He has the length to defend multiple positions and could be taking a big step forward next season at Kentwood with a lot of shots opening up.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2626156"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-681126c95b1e9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Emil is a strong wing with some good shooting touch. He's been pretty solid spacing the floor this spring off the catch, can defend the interior with some shot-blocking, and has been a strong rebounder who can hold his position under the rim. He played mostly around the paint this past high school season but is showing a lot of skill with the ball along the perimeter so far in the AAU season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2140862"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-681126c95b22a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Uttech is a wing who has some sneaky athleticism, finishing above the rim in transition and blocking some shots around the paint, but he can also knock down shots out to three and provide some offensive/defensive versatility. He was a big reason the Goats had such a strong year this past winter and earned a first-team all-league selection in the Caribou Trail League.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2173771"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-681126c95b26e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Olteanu was a key offensive piece for Interlake this past season, averaging 16.2 ppg, an almost 10-point increase from his freshman year. He has a nice blend of size, strength, and shooting from the wings to get the job done. He's a kid who can knock down the three at a good clip, but also does a good job picking his spots out there and keeping his focus on using his size to get to the hoop. With his size and strength, he can be a tough guy to stop downhill once he gets the angle on his defender.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2393332"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-681126c95b2b0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Seminara has shown he can excel as a rebounder and floor spacer. His shot still needs some development but the foundation is there for the 6-foot-6 wing to be that reliable defensive boarder who can then work out of the pick-and-roll and pick-and-pop on the offensive end. Throw in some potential as a rim defender and you can see the overall profile for the Bonney Lake forward.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->