2027 Rankings Update: Small Forwards to Track

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2027 rankings update came out on Monday with over 230 prospects ranked. The wing group is filled with talent and should put it on display this season. Here are the 2027 small forward prospects to track this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2201945' first='Andrew' last='Kretkowski'], 6'8 St. Joe's Metuchen</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kretkowski is the top ranked small forward prospect in the class and should put it on display this season. The 6'8 wing explodes off the floor for dunks and can draw contact in the paint. Kretkowski has a high release on his jumper and makes opponents pay for giving him space behind the arc. He has the length to defend multiple positions on the floor and skies for rebounds on both ends of the floor. Kretkowski is a talented forward prospect who should impact the game at both ends of the floor this winter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2218637' first='Kieran' last='Quinn'], 6'8 Bergen Catholic</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Quinn transferred into Bergen Catholic this offseason and is looking to make his impact right away. The 6'8 forward has a smooth shooting stroke and can get hot from distance in a hurry. Quinn moves well without the ball in his hands, freeing himself for open jumpers and layups in the half court. He rarely forces jumpers in the half court and is an underrated rebounder. Quinn is a sharpshooting forward prospect who should torch the nets from distance this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2610671' first='Jalen' last='Mehu'], 6'5 Patrick School</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mehu has the ability to make an immediate impact on the perimeter as he can play either spot. The 6'5 wing has a good first step, which he uses to beat his defender and finishes well above the rim. Mehu can also score in the mid-range and uses his size to see over his defender. He uses his length to make plays on the defensive end and moves well without the ball in his hands. Mehu is a lanky wing prospect who should score in the paint and defend on the perimeter throughout the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2421360' first='Tom' last='Diomedi'], 6'5 St. Joseph Regional</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Diomedi had a good debut season for the Green Knights and should have an even bigger 2025-26 season. The 6'5 wing has a clean release on his jumper as he wastes little motion and can get hot from distance in a hurry. Diomedi can also put the ball on the floor and finishes well around the rim. He works for rebounds on both ends of the floor and is an underrated defender. Diomedi's ability to stretch the floor along with his ability to defend the ball 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='2201954' first='Jkhai' last='Singletary'], 6'4 Paterson Charter</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Singletary has the potential to have a big 2025-26 season as he should get more touches on the offensive end. The 6'4 wing has a good first step, which he uses to beat his defender off the bounce and finishes strong above the rim. Singletary can also score in the mid-range and is an underrated passer. He uses good timing to block shots around the rim and skies for rebounds on both ends of the floor. Singletary is an athletic wing prospect who should make plays on defense and make plays with the ball in his hands this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Other Prospects to Watch:</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2628254' first='Sebastian' last='Rogers'], 6'6 Ridgewood</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2201968' first='Mekhi' last='Jean-Pierre'], 6'5 Arts</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2908068' first='Brian' last='Cooper'], 6'7 St. Benedict's Prep</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2451917' first='Ben' last='Duverglas'], 6'5 Life Center Academy</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2107992' first='Julian' last='Van Hoeck'], 6'7 Hun</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->