2026 Top Available Union County Forward Prospects

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Linden forward <strong>Jehki Burnam</strong> committed to Caldwell on Wednesday, making the 2026 pool a little bit smaller. The class still has talent that can make an impact at the next level, including in Union County. Here are the top available 2026 Union County forward prospects</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1944384' first='Kahlik' last='Thomas'], 6'5 SF Roselle Catholic</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Thomas is the top available forward prospect in the 2026 class and should put it on display this season. The 6'5 forward has a good face-up game as he can put the ball on the floor and can finish through contact around the basket. Thomas can also get position in the post and is an underrated passer. He fights for rebounds on both ends of the floor and has the length to defend multiple positions on the floor. Thomas has the potential to be a double-double machine this season with his ability to score inside and rip down rebounds.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2868287' first='Ryan' last='Malcolm'], 6'5 PF/SF Johnson</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Malcolm will look to play either forward spot this season, which will help his improvement throughout the course of the season. The 6'5 forward has a nice touch around the basket and knows how to get position down low. Malcolm can also put the ball on the floor and moves well without the ball in his hands. He works for rebounds on both ends of the floor and is an underrated shot-blocker. Malcolm's ability to play either forward spot is something that will help his stock throughout the course of the 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 should get more touches on the offensive end, which will help his development this season. The 6'3 wing has a good first step, which he uses to get to his spot on the floor and finishes well around the rim. Williams moves well without the ball in his hands, freeing himself for open layups and jumpers in the half court. He is a tough on-ball defender and rarely forces shots in the half court. Williams' ability to make plays at both ends of the floor is something that will make him a prospect to track throughout the course of his senior season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2771927' first='Brandon' last='Lissade'], 6'6 PF Oratory Prep</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lissade put together a strong junior campaign and should have an even bigger senior season. The 6'6 forward uses his body well to get position down low and has a good touch around the basket. Lissade makes good passes out of the post and sets strong screens in the half court. He rips down rebounds on both ends of the floor and influences shots around the rim. Lissade is a tough forward prospect who should make an impact on 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='2779190' first='Tayshaun' last='Banks'], 6'4 SF Rahway</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Banks has the potential to play either spot on the perimeter, which will make him an intriguing prospect to watch in the class. The 6'4 wing uses his handle to get to his spot on the floor and finishes well around the basket. Banks can also score in the mid-range and moves well without the ball in his hands. He is an underrated rebounder and has the length to defend multiple positions on the floor. Banks is a versatile wing prospect who should impact the game in a number of ways this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->