Rankings Release: The 2027 Power Forwards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Next up in our rankings coverage for the&nbsp;<em>Class of 2027</em>&nbsp;are the&nbsp;<em>Power Forwards</em>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The top overall spot at the <em>Power Forward</em> position is held by <em>Cushing Academy's</em> <strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='2868674' first='Nate' last='Blenman']</em></strong> (<strong><em>#12</em></strong>), a prospect we'll cover in more depth below!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below are five&nbsp;<em>Power Forwards</em>&nbsp;to watch from our latest update:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2868674"],"_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-68d206cd793d9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Blenman, a forward out of <em>Cushing Academy</em>, checks in at <strong><em>#12</em></strong> overall and <strong><em>#1</em></strong> among the <em>power forwards</em>. Blenman has a wide frame that he uses to his advantage when carving out space on the low block and holding space as a defensive rebounder. On top of that, he's a deceptive athlete that has the ability to finish plays with power at the rim and does a nice job of timing up blocks on the other side of the floor. He makes plays with a solid IQ as a passer, has the ability to operate as a grab-and-go rebounder, and can even knock down threes out of the trailer spot.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2568508"],"_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-68d206cd79486"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Whiting, a forward out of <em>Vermont Academy</em>, checks in at <strong><em>#49</em></strong> overall and <strong><em>#5</em></strong> among the <em>power forwards</em>. Whiting is a high motor forward that does a nice job of playing with energy and impacting games with his effort. He's an instinctive cutter that uses his length effectively around the rim as a finisher and has done a nice job of developing his perimeter jumper. He can now operate as a hard roller or pop guy out of ball screens. Defensively, he's a strong rebounder that has great pursuit of the ball, and, with his length and mobility, is capable of guarding up or down a position.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2878871"],"_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-68d206cd7950a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Archbold, a forward out of the <em>Hotchkiss School</em>, checks in at <strong><em>#56</em></strong> overall and <strong><em>#7</em></strong> among the <em>power forwards</em>. Archbold has a chance to be one of the region's top stock risers this winter, as he combines a powerful frame with a high level of skill on the floor. Defensively, he cleans up on the glass, while also showing the ability to guards wings or true bigs. Offensively, he has the ability to stretch the defense as a shooter, can finish plays with his back to the basket on the block, and even shows the ability to put the ball on the floor as a straight line driver. On top of all that, he's a strong offensive rebounder too.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2568464"],"_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-68d206cd79588"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Robinson, a forward out of the <em>Hopkins School</em>, checks in at <strong><em>#109</em></strong> overall and <strong><em>#16</em></strong> among the <em>power forwards</em>. Robinson has impressive versatility on both ends of the floor and does a nice job of using his physical tools to his advantage. At 6'7" with long arms, he has the ability to guard multiple positions and does a good job of using his length to be disruptive in passing lanes and around the rim. On the other end of the floor, he can really shoot the basketball and does a nice job of popping out of ball screens and quickly getting set as a shooter. The more he makes shots, the more he's able to leverage his shooting as a driver.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2568462"],"_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-68d206cd7961c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Munawar, a forward out of the <em>Kingswood-Oxford School</em>, checks in at <strong><em>#118</em></strong> overall and <strong><em>#20</em></strong> among the <em>power forwards</em>. Munawar plays with an old school mentality around the rim, taking full advantage of his size in the post. He has terrific hands, a good feel for how to finish over size, and the ability to finish plays in a variety of ways around the rim. He sets solid screens, rolls hard out of them, and is always providing a target for his guards on entry passes. Defensively, he does a nice job of holding his box outs and shows good pursuit of the basketball off of the glass.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Keep an eye out this week as we wrap up our positional breakdowns for the&nbsp;<em>Class of 2027</em> with a look at the <em>Centers</em>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->