2026 Top Available Group 4 Forward Prospects

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2026 pool got a little bit smaller as Linden forward <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1595685' first='Jekhi' last='Burnam']</strong> committed to Caldwell on Wednesday. The available pool still has talent that can make an impact at the next level, especially in the front court. Here are the 2026 top available Group 4 forward prospects.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1948970' first='Donald' last='Nwaigwe'], 6'4 SF Piscataway</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nwaigwe had a solid summer and should carry it over into the winter. The 6'4 forward has a good first step, which he uses to get to his spot on the floor and rises up nicely on his jumper. Nwaigwe sets his feet before he shoots and makes defenses pay for giving him space behind the arc. He has the length to defend multiple positions on the floor and is a solid rebounder. Nwaigwe is a lanky wing prospect who should impact the game at both ends of the floor throughout the course of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2342636' first='Chidi' last='Chukwurah'], 6'2 PF Sayreville</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Chukwurah had a big summer and will be one of the 2026 forward prospects to watch in the GMC. The 6'2 forward knows how to get position down low and has a soft touch around the basket. Chukwurah sets strong screens in the half court and rolls hard to the basket. He is a force on the boards and holds his ground on the defensive end. Chukwurah is an undersized power forward prospect who should continue to rack up double doubles this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2342647' first='Rashawn' last='Williams'], 6'3 SF Plainfield</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Williams had a big impact on the Cardinals' state title winning team and should make a big impact this season too. The 6'3 wing uses his handle to get to his spot on the floor and finishes nicely around the basket. Williams moves well without the ball, freeing himself for open layups and jumpers in the half court. He works hard on the defensive end and fights for rebounds on both ends of the floor. Williams is a gritty wing prospect who should make plays at both ends of the floor throughout the course of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1628300' first='Fernando' last='Badillo'], 6'3 SF Union City</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Badillo has the ability to play either spot on the perimeter, which makes him an intriguing prospect to watch in the class. The 6'3 wing has a good release on his jumper and can get hot from distance in a hurry. Badillo is more than just a shooter as he can also get to the rim off the bounce and finishes well around the rim. He uses his length to get deflections and is an underrated passer. Badillo's ability to stretch the floor and defend on the perimeter is something that 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='2763474' first='Aivaye' last='Ingram'], 6'5 SF Trenton Central</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ingram had a big summer and should take an even bigger step up during the 2025-26 season. The 6'5 wing attacks the basket with a purpose as he finishes strong above the rim and can draw contact in the paint. Ingram can also score in the mid-range and moves well without the ball in his hands. He has the length to defend multiple positions on the floor and is an underrated rebounder. Ingram is a talented wing prospect who should fill up the scoreboard this upcoming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->