10 C/O '27 Forwards in Central PA to watch this winter

These are the ten class of 2027 forwards to keep an eye on in Central Pennsylvania this winter, in alphabetical order.    Barton should be entrusted to do a lot for Dallastown this year as a junior. He can defend multiple positions and can hold his own on the perimeter or inside the paint. Tripp moves well without the basketball and slashes hard to the basket, where he is able to draw contact often. It will be nice to see him with the ball in his hands more as an upperclassman this season.     Diehl is a sure fire Division I prospect. His long frame, fundamentally sound game, and deep range are all factors for why this is the case, and why the Mid-Penn should expect another deep run for Cumberland Valley. He has continued to improve steadily over his career and will have the ball in his hands more than ever as a junior. As he continues to grow into his body, Aiden is going to keep getting better every day and make the Eagles a serious threat for a 6A state title.     The Milton Hershey School is already loaded at the guard and wing positions, but with Diene monitoring the paint as their big man, they have a great opportunity at a Mid-Penn title both this year and next. Abdou is a dominant paint player who uses strength and an array of post moves to generate easy buckets. He is an extremely active defender and rebounder who is also a threat to block anything at the rim. It will be fun to watch the Spartans for years to come and Diene is a large reason why.     Grove has a phenomenal feel for the game with the ball in his hands. His versatility on both sides of the floor make him an intriguing 2027 prospect. Offensively, he can both be the primary playmaker and play off the ball. He is a great slasher who also fights hard on the glass. On the defensive end, Owen can switch onto multiple positions and plays with great energy. Camp Hill will be in good hands with Grove handling the ball.     The Selinsgrove Area standout made PHAC Division I First Team as a sophomore, which tells you all you need to know about what's in store for Jackson as an upperclassman. He is a two-way, versatile wing that makes plays all over the court. That's exactly what he did both with [program_tooltip program_id='2428253' first='Team' last='Final Red'] and in the NEPA Fall Exposure League over the summer. He can knock down threes at a consistent clip while also using his athleticism to get to the basket with ease. It will be fun to watch the Seals behind a constantly improving [player_tooltip player_id='2762432' first='Xaivier' last='Jackson'].     After being knocked out by worthy postseason opponents last year in Central York then Hershey, West York is in prime position to make a run at the York-Adams and District 3 5A title behind the play of [player_tooltip player_id='2453336' first='Breckin' last='Lasher']. The stretch forward is in line for a major increase in statistics after a great off-season. His first offer came from Pitt-Johnstown, but it surely won't be the only that Breckin will receive. He has a smooth stroke that translates from the perimeter and is equally talented scoring inside. A relentless rebounder with great touch and footwork, Lasher has all the tools necessary to become a great player.     The Hill School is hoping for the same type of production that Moore brought to [program_tooltip program_id='2428018' first='Sideline' last='Cancer'] midway through the AAU season, as he burst onto the scene as an athletic forward with almost unexpected bounce. He is a skilled screen-setter who can both roll and pop out to the perimeter. Moore is a threat to posterize somebody any time he's in the dunker spot. As he continues to expand his skill set, Moore is going to generate lots of college interest.     The Susquehanna Township junior forward is a raw prospect with a ton of upside. His athleticism and long arms help make him a terrific defender, who is a threat to swat away anything at the basket. Oloyede constantly battles on the offensive glass to create easy looks at the rim. He has nice touch around the paint and is starting to shoot the mid-range more consistently. The Indians would be smart to capitalize on his versatility, using him in a variety of ways this year.     Khalil is going to see hard work pay off as a junior after an impressive off-season in the gym and on the MADE Hoops circuit with Central PA Elite. Roberts plays well both on and off the ball. As a ball handler, he is aggressive in his pursuit of the basket and finishes well through contact. He also plays off of two feet and has excellent footwork. His pull-up game is one of many areas that he continues to develop. Off-ball, he is a brilliant slasher with a great feel of when and where to cut. The two-way player will make for a talented upperclassman at Central Dauphin.     Weyforth is going to be an impact forward for Mercersburg Academy this winter. Camden is an unselfish player who is always looking to get his teammates involved. The left-handed playmaker finishes everything when he drives left and also spaces the floor well as a knockdown shooter. His footwork inside the paint is remarkable, where he easily gets to the basket or makes the right pass. Weyforth is an intriguing prospect with high upside.

These are the ten class of 2027 forwards to keep an eye on in Central Pennsylvania this winter, in alphabetical order.