2026 Top Available Group 2 Forward Prospects

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2026 class saw another commitment this weekend as Johnson forward <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2868287' first='Ryan' last='Malcolm']</strong> committed to Ramapo. The pool still has talent that can make an impact at the next level, especially in the front court. Here are the top available 2026 Group 2 forward prospects.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1788758' first='Chase' last='Moore'], 6'4 SF Middle Township</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Moore also stars on the gridiron for the Panthers, but should put his skill on display on the gridiron as well. The 6'4 wing has a good first step, which he uses to get to his spot on the floor and finishes well around the basket. Moore has a nice release on his jumper and sets his feet before he shoots. He has the length to defend multiple positions on the floor and is a solid rebounder. Moore's versatility is something that will help his stock over the course of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2342686' first='Troy' last='Strelec'], 6'5 PF Hackettstown</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Strelec has the potential to have a strong season as he should get more touches in the paint. The 6'5 forward has a nice touch around the rim and can draw contact in the paint. Strelec sets strong screens in the half court and is able to pass out of the post. He rips down rebounds on both ends of the floor and holds his ground on the defensive end. Strelec is a gritty forward prospect that should rack up double-doubles during his senior season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1853445' first='Ali' last='Kelleh'], 6'2 SF Newark Collegiate</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kelleh has the ability to play either wing spot, which makes him an intriguing prospect to watch in the class. The 6'2 wing uses his handle to get to his spot on the floor and knows how to finish around the rim. Kelleh can also score in the mid-range and can make opponents pay for giving him space behind the arc. He is an underrated defender and moves well without the ball in his hands. Kelleh had five 20-point games this season and should eclipse that mark over the course of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2621636' first='Joe' last='Cerritelli'], 6'1 SF Westwood</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cerritelli's collegiate future might lie in the backcourt, but he can also play on the perimeter. The 6'1 wing has a smooth release on his jumper and can knock down triples in bunches. Cerritelli moves well without the ball in his hands, freeing himself for open jumpers and layups in the half court. He is an underrated defender and finds his open teammates in the half court. Cerritelli is a sharpshooting wing prospect who should torch the nets this season for Westwood.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2233796' first='John' last='Campbell'], 6'6 PF Jefferson</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Campbell can also play the five and should control the post for Jefferson this season. The 6'6 forward uses his strong frame to get position down low and has a nice touch around the basket. Campbell rarely forces shots in the half court and knows how to set screens in the half court. He is a force on the glass and uses his size to influence shots around the basket. Campbell's ability to score in the paint and defend the post is something that will help his stock throughout the course of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->