Sleeper Wing/Forwards: 2026 Class

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Check out some sleepers in the 2026 class who could make some noise this winter. These guys can play from different spots on the floor and will be key guys for their squads heading into their senior seasons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2726666"],"_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-68acee8b56b8d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Scacco is an athletic wing who can defend at a high level, has the instincts to crash in and rip down rebounds, and can pick his spots offensively to chip in some buckets. He'll be an extremely valuable player on the defensive end for a Richland team with a high-powered offense. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2878364"],"_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-68acee8b56bee"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jones picked up an offer to Tacoma Community College this summer, and he's a kid who has a big frame while maintaining some good explosiveness and athleticism. He can use his strength to move defenders by the rim and can slip around them to finish with some finesse as well. He can bring some physicality and footwork to play from different depths with the ball. Look out for him to make some noise this winter and help River Ridge gain an edge around the paint.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2457266"],"_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-68acee8b56c38"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Puyallup will be an interesting team this winter after losing its top guy, <strong>Drew Jones</strong>. They still return a talented roster, and Hedman is one of those guys who could step up to fill a bigger role. He's flashed some real scoring potential as a wing who can play off his jumper. He has the ability to shoot out of a lot of scenarios: catch and shoot, off the dribble, turnarounds, pull-ups. He has some decent size too and will be a senior wing to watch who could take a big step forward.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2399259"],"_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-68acee8b56c7d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mulugeta is a forward who can play multiple positions. He's a key guy at Glacier Peak with his defensive versatility, but he's also been showing some more ability to stretch the floor and is a tough player around the rim. He'll play a key role with his hustle and effort on both ends this winter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1863245"],"_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-68acee8b56cc0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Williams averaged about 16 points and seven boards as a sophomore, and while his stats regressed a bit in his junior year (11.9 points, 5.6 rebounds), that could be more a product of his team as a whole taking a step forward. He's a strong post at just 6-foot-4 who has good touch around the paint, plays under control around bodies, and can really provide a steady presence on the offensive end. He was a big reason they made the leap to 20-5 after finishing 6-18 in 2023-24.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->