Rankings Release: The 2026 Power Forwards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Today, we continue our positional breakdowns with a look at the <em>Power Forwards</em>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>At the top of the <em>Power Forward</em> spot is <strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1532640' first='Quinn' last='Costello']</em></strong> (<strong><em>#2</em></strong>). The <em>Newman School</em> forward is a <em>Top 50</em> prospect in the country that had a terrific summer, raising his stock to an unprecedented level. He can space the floor with his shooting, makes plays as a scorer with the ball in his hands, and has become a high level rebounder on the defensive end of the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below are five more&nbsp;<em>Power Forwards</em>&nbsp;of note from our rankings update:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1358460"],"_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-68b8e5ad60391"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Birden, the <strong><em>#16</em></strong> prospect overall and <strong><em>#4</em></strong> ranked <em>Power Forward</em>, stands out with his combination of athleticism, length, positional size, and skill. He's the prototype for the modern forward with the ability to make shots from behind the arc, while also impacting games as an athletic finisher around the rim. Defensively, he can guard in space or around the rim, using his length to be disruptive in passing lanes and to block or alter a high number of shots around the basket. The Division I prospect has a handful of offers to his name and recently completed a visit to <strong><em>Texas State</em></strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2875595"],"_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-68b8e5ad603f8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Angyal, the <strong><em>#63</em></strong> prospect overall and <strong><em>#18</em></strong> ranked <em>Power Forward</em>, is a physical presence in the paint that also has enough skill to make plays out to the perimeter. He's got a thick build and uses it to his advantage in the paint, making plays with strength as a rebounder and post scorer. He can knock down shots behind the arc, particularly from the trailer spot, and has good vision as a passer from the high post. Defensively, he is a force on the glass and does a nice job of walling up in the paint without fouling. His combination of positional size and skill makes him a scholarship level prospect.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2875609"],"_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-68b8e5ad60444"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Otto Mae, the <strong><em>#145</em></strong> prospect overall and <strong><em>#28</em></strong> ranked <em>Power Forward</em>, impacts games with his comination of basketball IQ and skill. He has the ability to make shots from the perimeter, shows good floor vision when initiating offense from the top of the key, and is a quality finisher with his back to the basket. He does a nice job of setting screens and capable of finding open shooters on the perimeter out of double teams. Defensively, he has the versatility needed to guard up and down a position. Put it all together and he's a prospect that should garner attention from scholarship level programs this winter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2875571"],"_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-68b8e5ad60488"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Reed, the <strong><em>#180</em></strong> prospect overall and <strong><em>#38</em></strong> ranked <em>Power Forward</em>, is a big time athlete that can take over games around the rim. He's an instinctive cutter off the ball, has the ability to score in a variety of ways around the rim, and can really make a difference on the offensive glass. Defensively, he defends in space, makes plays in passing lanes, and is a high level shot blocker that covers ground quickly when coming from the help position. His combination of size, fluidity, and athleticism makes him a prospect that could pop at the scholarship level this winter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2955175"],"_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-68b8e5ad604ca"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sparks, the <strong><em>#243</em></strong> prospect overall and <strong><em>#49</em></strong> ranked <em>Power Forward</em>, is one of the top prospects out of Vermont. At 6'5", he has good size for the position and in the gym range on his jump shot. He does a nice job of playing as a pop man out of ball screens, while also showing the athleticism and power needed to finish around the rim. On the other end, he is a strong rebounder and a quality shot blocker that can protect the rim on and off the ball. He should be a highly coveted prospect at the Division III level that could impact a program as soon as he steps on campus.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Keep an eye out later this week for more positional breakdowns for the <em>Class of 2026</em>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->