Class 2 Forwards to Watch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Missouri continues its preseason previews with a look at a group of Class 2 forwards</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2090488' first='Jacob' last='Miller'] (Penney): A 6'8 2026 forward who just gave a commitment to Northwestern to play football. On the basketball court, he's one of the top small school bigs in the state. He can dominate in the paint area with his 230-pound frame. He is also a very capable ball handler and perimeter shooter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Demetrius Thompson (Brentwood): A )'4 2026 forward who also excels in football and track. He is a force around the basket with his strength and athleticism. He averaged-7 points and 13 rebounds last season. He is headed to SEMO to play football next season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2837041' first='Kash' last='Holt'] (Princeton): A 6'5 2027 forward who is primed to break out after a solid sophomore campaign. He's physically strong is long and athletic and he excels at both ends. He can hit a perimeter shot at one end and block shots at the other end.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2966418' first='Easton' last='Sheets'] (Concordia St Paul): A 6'5 2026 forward who was an All-District selection last season. He is an excellent post player who can score with a variety of moves around the basket. He helped lead St Paul to 21 victories last season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2843277' first='Ben' last='Eckhoff'] (Lincoln): A 6'3 2026 forward who helped lead Lincon to a Final Four berth last season. He's physically strong and he plays a tough game in the low post. He averaged 10 points and seven rebounds while shooting 55 percent from the field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2536437' first='Max' last='Wheeler'] (St Vincent): A 6'3 2026 forward who is a versatile offensive weapon. He can facilitate offense with his passing and he can score from multiple spots on the floor. He averaged 20 points, nine rebounds, two assists and two steals last season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2426370' first='Pacey' last='Reading'] (Van Far): A 6'4 2026 forward who stepped into a lead role last season. He's physically strong is equally effective in the paint and on the perimeter. As a junior, he averaged 18.9 points, 7.6 rebounds and two assists while making 53 3-pointers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2837044' first='Hunter' last='Lowery'] (Princeton): A 6'5 2027 forward who has a strong physical presence in the paint at 220 pounds. He uses his size and strength to establish good position in the post to score and also grab offensive rebounds.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mason Cogdill (Hartville): A 6'3 2026 small forward who helped lead the Eagles to a district championship. He scored 20 points in the district championship victory over Norwood in a big showdown. He's a very capable 3-point shooter who is also a solid rebounder and defender. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2717754' first='Will' last='Baugus'] (East Carter): A 6'5" 2026 power forward who has a big body at about 245 pounds and he knows how to use it in the lost post. He is difficult to move when he establishes his position in the low post. He has an excellent power game and a nice touch around the basket. He is also a very good rebounder.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2966417' first='Wesley' last='Taylor'] (Crest Ridge): A 6'2" 2026 forward who has a strong physical build and who can create matchup problems with his versatility. He uses his strength to score on tough drives in the paint and he can also knock down 3-pointers. He also uses his athleticism to get blocked shots.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2676857' first='Paxton' last='Hunter'] (Summersville): A 6'5" 2027 forward who I like because of his good size and overall skill level. He has a solid build where he can work inside through contact with confidence. He also works the perimeter with his ball handling and ability to knock down 3-pointers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->