Rankings Update: 2028 Power Forwards

Next up in our Positional Breakdowns for the Class of 2027 are the Power Forwards.   In all, 17 Power Forwards appeared in our rankings update, including [player_tooltip player_id='2510362' first='Quintin' last='Eason'] out of the St. Paul's School, the top ranked power forward in the class, who checks in at #10 overall.    Below are five Power Forwards of note from our rankings update.    Thorpe, a forward out of the Northfield Mount Hermon School in Massachusetts, checks in at #4 among the power forwards and #21 overall. Thorpe has made a jump in his production this year, in large part to increased strength, which has allowed him to make more of an impact as a finisher and rim protector. The 6'9" forward has great length, understands how to play the game, and has really good footwork for only being a sophomore. He does a nice job of running the floor in transition, is finishing with more authority around the rim offensively, and has solid timing and instincts when blocking shots on the other end of the floor.     O'Rourke, a forward out of Bedford High School in New Hampshire, checks in at #7 among the power forwards and #44 overall. O'Rourke has been the breakout name out of the NHIAA this winter while helping the defending state champions get off to a 7-0 start. The 6'6" forward has terrific length and plays with a high motor on both ends of the floor. While his scoring numbers may look pedestrian, he's averaging 11.6 points per game, it's his ability create extra possessions as an offensive rebounder and to control the paint defensively that have helped his stock rise this winter. He's the best shot blocker in the NHIAA and quickly becoming one of the best in any of the six state associations.     Carter, a forward out of the St. Sebastian's School in Massachusetts, checks in at #8 among the power forwards and #67 overall. Playing as an undersized big for St. Sebastian's this winter, Carter has impressed with his willingness to embrace physicality and to make an impact on the boards against opponents that normally have a height and size advantage. Offensively, he does a great job of using his quickness and footwork to his advantage as a low post scorer, but also shows the ability to step out to the perimeter, where his athleticism and skill allow him to make plays off the bounce when attacking the rim.     Corso, a forward out of the Buckingham Browne & Nichols School in Massachusetts, checks in at #13 among the power forwards and #101 overall. Corso's length is one of the first things you notice about him when he steps on the floor and he uses it to his advantage in a variety of ways. Defensively, he has good mobility and the ability to defend around the basket and in space, creating turnovers in passing lanes and protecting the rim from the help side. Offensively, he can attack the basket as a straight line driver, finishes with either hand at the rim, and does a nice job of making plays in transition.     Seymour, a forward out of Greens Farms Academy in Connecticut, checks in at #15 among the power forwards and #111 overall. Seymour has grown to about 6'6" and shows potential as a two-way forward that isn't afraid to mix it up physically. Offensively, he's able to finish with either hand when he has his back to the basket and even shows touch out into the mid-range. On the defensive end of the floor, he does a nice job of using his length to alter shots around the rim and to also make plays in passing lanes, showing a high activity level on that end of the floor.    Check back in tomorrow as we wrap up the Positional Breakdowns with a look at the Centers.

Next up in our Positional Breakdowns for the Class of 2027 are the Power Forwards.