Rankings Update: The 2027 Power Forwards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Next up in our coverage of the <em>Class of 2027</em> is the <em>power forward</em> position!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='2868674' first='Nate' last='Blenman']</em></strong>, out of <em>Cushing Academy</em>, is the top ranked power forward in this update and checks in at <strong><em>#11</em></strong> overall. Blenman continues to impress with his combination of positional size, advanced skill, and feel for the game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are five more <em>power forwards</em> to watch from our latest rankings update:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2960045"],"_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-69e175d27e3c9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Odutayo, a forward out of the <em>Pomfret School</em> in Connecticut, is ranked <strong><em>#11</em></strong> among the <em>power forwards</em> and checks in at <strong><em>#60</em></strong> overall in this update. The 6'9" forward is an elite athlete with a plus wingspan that plays with terrific instincts on the defensive end of the floor. He's a big time rim protector, both while guarding on the ball and when coming from the help side, and even has the mobility needed to defend on the perimeter. Offensively, his game has taken major strides in the past year and he's now comfortable playing out of catches on the perimeter. He's at his best around the rim, both cleaning up on the offensive glass and finishing plays as a roller or cutter. He'll play on the travel circuit this spring and summer with <em>The House We Built</em>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3428017"],"_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-69e175d27e509"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ambrozich, a forward out of <em>Vermont Academy</em> in Vermont, is ranked <strong><em>#12</em></strong> among the <em>power forwards</em> and checks in at <strong><em>#62</em></strong> overall in this update. The 6'8" forward is a good vertical athlete that shows a willingness to play physically on the defensive end of the floor while also doing some of the dirty work offensively. He's a fluid mover that does a nice job of rolling to the rim out of ball screens and shows the ability to finish it in a variety of ways around the basket. He covers ground quickly with long strides and plus length, and also shows some plus instincts as a shot blocker in rotations. He plays his travel ball with <em>North Bay Basketball Academy</em>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2696638"],"_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-69e175d27e6af"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Vojinovic, a forward out of the <em>MacDuffie School</em> in Massachusetts, is ranked <strong><em>#14</em></strong> among the <em>power forwards</em> and checks in at <strong><em>#82</em></strong> overall in this update. The 6'8" forward has done a great job of transforming his body and, in doing so, has expanded his offensive arsenal. He plays with elite footwork in the paint, showing the ability to move off drives and to finish it in a variety of ways around the basket. On top of that, he's now attacking closeouts from behind the arc and making shots from three out of the trail position. Defensively, he's capable of rebounding it at a high level and does a nice job of walling up around the rim.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2568355"],"_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-69e175d27e8ea"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Gedroge, a forward out of <em>Springfield Commonwealth Academy</em> in Massachusetts, is ranked <strong><em>#22</em></strong> among the <em>power forwards</em> and checks in at <strong><em>#128</em></strong> overall in this update. The 6'8" forward fits the bill of a modern stretch forward, showing the ability to make shots from the perimeter and to score with his back to the basket in the paint. He does a nice job of making plays out of ball screens and dribble handoffs, can get out and score in transition, and also has the ability to attack mismatches from the perimeter off the bounce. Defensively, he's athletic enough to go get rebounds above the rim, can guard up and down a position, and has the ability to block shots from the help position.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":[2711372],"_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-69e175d27ea24"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Fiske, a forward out of <em>Old Lyme High School</em> in Connecticut, is ranked <strong><em>#28</em></strong> among the <em>power forwards</em> and checks in at <strong><em>#169</em></strong> overall in this update. The 6'4" forward operates as a jumbo playmaker, bringing the ball up the floor and making decisions at the top of the key. He does a nice job of playing off his pivot foot in the paint, takes advantage of his frame to post up smaller defenders, and shows good instincts as a creator off the bounce. Defensively, he can guard threes and fours, knows how to play angles, and does a nice job of holding his box outs on the glass. He'll run with <em>CT Takeover</em> on the travel circuit and has announced that he'll reclass to 2028 this summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Later this week we'll conclude our positional breakdowns with a look at the centers, before checking out some prospects on the Watch List.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->