Top new forwards from 2027 Rankings Update

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Our 2027 rankings update saw over 20 players make their debut on our list, in this article we'll break down three forwards who were added this week into our rankings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2842509"],"_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-683211903bd51"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the top multi-sport athletes in northeast Ohio, Jackson already holds two Division I offers on the gridiron and has had a really impressive spring with OBC at the 16 U level on the hardwood. A versatile forward who can face-up, attack off the dribble and use his size, frame and athleticism to finish at the rim. It's tough to stop Jackson when he's finishing with his left hand and he does a nice job using the spin move to get back to his dominant hand to score at the rim. While football coaches know the name [player_tooltip player_id='2842509' first='Gio' last='Jackson Jr'] already, I expect basketball coaches to also familiarize themselves with him sooner rather than later and he should have college options in both sports.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2532413"],"_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-683211903bdbf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I thought Bonner had some nice moments with [program_tooltip program_id='2320052' first='All' last='Ohio Red'] in Memphis last weekend as he didn't look out of place as an athlete on an EYBL 16 U court and made some nice hustle plays and even stretched the floor for a couple 3-pointers. Centennial is a program on the rise and with players like Bonner returning next season, they should be one of the top teams in the Columbus city league. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2821219"],"_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-683211903be11"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A standout on the prep hoops circuit this spring, [player_tooltip player_id='2821219' first='Zalieya' last='Usrey Martin'] has been a dominant force on the interior for Hoop Nation. Able to play above the rim in transition and post up smaller defenders in the half court, Usrey Martin makes life easier for his guard teammates. Taking a step as a sophomore for Emmanuel Christian, Usrey Martin was named honorable mention all-conference, and I expect another jump this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->