Rankings Update: 2026 Power Forwards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Next up in our <em>positional breakdowns</em> for the <em>Class of 2026</em> are the <em>power forwards</em>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In all, 50 <em>Power Forwards</em> appeared in our rankings update, including two of our <em>Top 10</em> prospects in the <em>Newman School's</em> <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1532640' first='Quinn' last='Costello']</strong> and <em>Putnam Science Academy's</em> <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2553499' first='Adama' last='Tambedou']</strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/position-ranking-table {"name":"acf/position-ranking-table","data":{"class":"2026","_class":"field_65cfb7374abb9","position":"77245","_position":"field_65cfbfcb19ad6","national_rankings":"0","_national_rankings":"field_660c1d73c0e49","state":"77239","_state":"field_65cfb88a603fe"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6957d47f187b6"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below are five <em>power forwards</em> of note from our rankings update.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2341286"],"_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-6957d669cc61e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Fleming, out of <em>Wilbraham &amp; Monson Academy</em> in Massachusetts, checks in at <strong><em>#7</em></strong> among the <em>power forwards</em> and <strong><em>#17</em></strong> overall. After missing a long stretch of time due to injury, Fleming is starting to look like his old self on the basketball court again. The big lefty can operate as the hub of an offense with his decision making, passing ability, and feel for the game from multiple spots on the floor. He's a capable, multi-level scorer, makes plays with his back to the basket, and does a great job of starting the break off of his defensive rebounds. He's a Division I prospect that should have plenty of options to choose from this spring.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2918526"],"_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-6957d669cc68e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Scroggins, out of <em>Kimball Union Academy</em> in New Hampshire, checks in at <strong><em>#11</em></strong> among the <em>power forwards</em> and <strong><em>#46</em></strong> overall. Scroggins is a big lefty that can really shoot the basketball from behind the arc. He stretches the floor with his shooting, but also shows the ability to score in close to the basket, both as a straight line driver and also with his back to the basket. He's a high IQ defender that reads angles well and also adds a dimension on the glass. He'll continue his career in the fall at <strong><em>Valparaiso</em></strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1948974"],"_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-6957d669cc6ef"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Adegbite, out of the <em>MacDuffie School</em> in Massachusetts, checks in at <strong><em>#25</em></strong> among the <em>power forwards</em> and <strong><em>#108</em></strong> overall. Adegbite brings tremendous athleticism to both ends of the floor; scoring with authority at the rim as a driver and also proving to be a high level rebounder and shot blocker on the other end of the floor. He's capable of making decision from the top of the key and is also an efficient perimeter shooter in catch and shoot situations. He's a scholarship level prospect and should be a quality commit for a program come the spring.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2546908"],"_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-6957d669cc75a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Marshall, out of <em>Bridgeport Prep</em> in Connecticut, checks in at <strong><em>#29</em></strong> among the <em>power forwards</em> and <strong><em>#126</em></strong> overall. Marshall has expanded his offensive game this winter while also continuing to show his trademark defensive abilities. The 6'7" lefty has great length and is a plus athlete, which combined with his motor, allows him to make play after play on the defensive end of the floor. He makes an impact as an offensive rebounder, knocks down shots in catch and shoot situations, and is able to attack closeouts with loud finishes at the rim. He'd be a steal at the Division III level, but should garner scholarship attention from D2s.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2898403"],"_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-6957d669cc7b3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hall, out of <em>Alvirne High School</em> in New Hampshire, checks in at <strong><em>#43</em></strong> among the <em>power forwards</em> and <strong><em>#196</em></strong> overall. Hall is one of the better post prospects out of the NHIAA, showing a nice combination of size, athleticism, power, and motor. He's capable of grabbing double digit rebounds every time he takes the floor, using his frame to carve out space around the rim and to hold off opponents on the glass. He scores it with either hand around the basket and does a nice job of running the floor in transition. He should be able to help a team at the Division III level if he chooses to go that route.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Check back in tomorrow as we wrap up the <em>positional breakdowns</em> with a look at the <em>centers</em>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->