Rankings Update: 2026 Small Forwards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Today, we'll take a look at the <em>small forward</em> position, as we continue our <em>positional breakdowns</em> for the <em>Class of 2026</em>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In all, 52 <em>Small Forwards</em>&nbsp;appeared in our rankings update, including five of our&nbsp;<em>Top 10</em>&nbsp;prospects in <em>Notre Dame-West Haven's</em> <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2341304' first='Abdou' last='Toure']</strong>, <em>Lawrence Academy's</em> <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2341363' first='Alex' last='Egbuonu']</strong>, the <em>Newman School's</em> <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2638999' first='Lucas' last='Morillo']</strong>, the <em>Winchendon School's</em> <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1943555' first='Quinn' last='Gibson']</strong>, and <em>Putnam Science Academy's</em> <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2396741' first='Parrish' last='Edmond']</strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/position-ranking-table {"name":"acf/position-ranking-table","data":{"class":"2026","_class":"field_65cfb7374abb9","position":"77247","_position":"field_65cfbfcb19ad6","national_rankings":"0","_national_rankings":"field_660c1d73c0e49","state":"77239","_state":"field_65cfb88a603fe"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-695712a73834a"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below are five <em>small forwards</em> of note from the latest rankings update.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1532411"],"_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-6956e7603dc8d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bollin, out of the <em>Newman School</em> in Massachusetts, checks in at <strong><em>#6</em></strong> among the <em>small forwards</em> and <strong><em>#25</em></strong> overall. Bollin is one of the better connectors in New England, a versatile prospect that does whatever it takes to win basketball games. He's capable of making shots from behind the arc, shows the ability to make good reads on his drives, and is a high IQ off-ball mover. On the other end of the floor, he can guard four positions, makes plays in passing lanes, and uses his length to be impactful on the glass. He'll continue to play next year at <em><strong>Brown</strong></em>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2341357"],"_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-6956e7603dd30"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Reddicks, out of <em>Milton Academy</em> in Massachusetts, checks in at <strong><em>#15</em></strong> among the <em>small forwards</em> and <strong><em>#71</em></strong> overall. Reddicks has made some serious strides with his frame over the last year and in doing so, has seen his athleticism and ability to make plays off the bounce improve drastically. He's terrific attacking the baseline, where he can finish above the rim with power as a driver. He's got a nose for the ball on the offensive glass, has touch out to the three point line, and is an incredibly versatile defender on the other end of the floor. He could probably end up on a roster at any level in college, so it'll be interesting to see how his recruitment plays out this spring.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2453025"],"_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-6956e7603ddc2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Payne, out of <em>Tabor Academy</em> in Massachusetts, checks in at <strong><em>#19</em></strong> among the <em>small forwards</em> and <strong><em>#78</em></strong> overall. Payne is a big time athlete that can do a little bit of everything on the offensive end of the floor. He's really good in transition, where his combination of athleticism, size, and power allow him to be an effective finisher at the rim. He makes shots in catch and shoot situations and is a tough slasher in the paint. On the other end, he rebounds it above the rim and makes a lot of plays in passing lanes with his plus instincts. He should be a priority recruit at the Division III level, but has a chance to end up playing for a scholarship.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2553713"],"_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-6956e7603de3f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bracey, out of the <em>King School</em> in Connecticut, checks in at <strong><em>#33</em></strong> among the <em>small forwards</em> and <strong><em>#156</em></strong> overall. Bracey has a nice combination of positional size, plus length, and good athleticism; all of which allows him to operate as an inside-out threat on the offensive end of the floor. He does a nice job of attacking off the bounce, using his length to finish at the rim. He can play with his back to the basket against smaller defenders and has a variety of finishing moves from that spot. He's ultra versatile on the defensive end of the floor and can really rebound it when he's locked in. He's another prospect that'll play in college, whether that be at the Division III or II level has yet to be decided.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2696674"],"_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-6956e7603dec1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Carey, out of <em>Amherst Regional High School</em> in Massachusetts, checks in at <strong><em>#41</em></strong> among the <em>small forwards</em> and <strong><em>#188</em></strong> overall. Carey got some recent press from us for the impact he makes as a scorer in the MIAA, but that should take away from the overall well-roundedness of his game. The 6'5" athlete is a terrific defender that can guard up or down a position, rebounds the basketball at a high rate, and offers some rim protection from the help side. Offensively, he's really good in transition where his physical gifts shine, while also showing the ability to make timely scoring cuts in the half-court. He should be a priority recruit at the Division III level this winter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Check back in tomorrow as we continue our <em>positional breakdowns</em> with a look at the <em>Power Forwards</em> and <em>Centers</em>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->