AAU 2027 Forward Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I watched a bunch of games online from around the country for some of the circuit teams that I have not seen yet with&nbsp;<strong>EYBL, EYCL, UAA and 3SSB.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Here are some of the 2027 Forward standouts I viewed</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2337138' first='Jadd' last='Agha'] Phoenix Country Day ([program_tooltip program_id='2867224' first='Phoenix' last='United'] EYCL 16)&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A taller forward has a sweet shooting stroke. He is one of the cleaner strokes from the three point line in the class to go along with his size. His mid-range jumper is also a very soft shot and can fall away from his defender. He is starting to mix it up inside more utilizing his size and reach to corral the board.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2574801' first='Walter' last='Onyekwelle'] Bella Vista Prep ([program_tooltip program_id='2867224' first='Phoenix' last='United'] EYCL 16)&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A long and athletic post player who is very fluid. He can steal a ball and literally outrace the field and dunk it way above the rim. He plays well off of the pick and roll game, and with his activity in the paint, he gets himself to the free throw line.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2574815' first='Garrison' last='Bambolo'] Willow Canyon ([program_tooltip program_id='2867224' first='Phoenix' last='United'] EYCL 16)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A face-up forward who can shoot it from the three point line off the catch with a quicker trigger. He can take the ball off the glass and push it up the court. He was being aggressive on the glass and earning trips to the free throw line. He moves well in space to defend on the perimeter.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2314614' first='Powell' last='Perkins'] Notre Dame Prep ([program_tooltip program_id='2867224' first='Phoenix' last='United'] EYCL 16)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The big man comes in off the bench and he has some size to throw around plus skill. He is very efficient and effective around the basket with some power moves and crow hops to finish. He will cash in on his free throws and rebounds well in his area.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2281701' first='Bruce' last='Branch III'] Perry (Compton Magic 3SSB) (Pictured)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A long and fluid wing is your point forward type who will score and defend. He scores it from all three levels and his pull-up from mid-range off the dribble is a thing of beauty. He will hit the three off the catch with a high arc and dunks it easily above the rim on the break. He can crossover his man and get into the paint and finish. He is a quick second and third jumper to stay with it on the glass to score.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2295693' first='Maddox' last='Lazor'] Casteel ([program_tooltip program_id='2075793' first='Arizona' last='Select'] UAA 16)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A strong bodied power forward carves out space inside to rebound. He may be one of the best rebounders in the 2027 class. He had an eye popping 19 offensive rebounds over a weekend in the UAA 1st session. He also is a very good passer and can thread it in like a point forward.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2143671' first='Ashton' last='Musser'] St. Mary's ([program_tooltip program_id='2075793' first='Arizona' last='Select'] UAA 16)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A bigger post player with real skill and soft hands. He can score inside the paint with hook shots and layups but then also step out and shoot the three with no wasted movement.&nbsp;He is also proudly on the Mexican National team. &nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2506446' first='David' last='Mujambere'] Salpointe Catholic (Tucson Spartans 16)&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A wing forward will score it from inside and out. He will flash to the basket and catch it in traffic and finish or earn it on the free throw line. He will also hit the three off the catch or dribble. The lefty can rattle them off from deep and get hot and side step and hit it.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->