2028 Non-Public A Power Forwards To Track This Winter

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The first full week of August is almost done, meaning the new academic year is creeping closer. The 2028 class is primed to have big junior seasons, especially in the front court. Here are the 2028 Non-Public A power forwards to track this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2909264"],"_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-6a751854d0b93"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Patrick has the ability to play either the four or five, making him a prospect to track this winter. The 6'10 forward plays with good footwork in the post and is gaining more confidence on the offensive end. Patrick runs the floor hard on both ends of the floor, setting himself up for easy baskets in transition. He is tough to keep off the offensive glass and swats almost everything around the rim. Patrick is an elite rim-protector whose ability to control the rim at both ends of the floor could see him landing on an All-State team at the end of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2628237"],"_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-6a751854d0c30"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cisse missed the majority of the 2025-26 season due to injury and will look to bounce back this winter. The 6'9 forward has a good face-up game, which he uses to get to the rim off the bounce and his range extends out to the three-point line. Cisse can also get position in the paint and has a nice touch around the rim. He skies for rebounds on both ends of the floor and uses his length to influence shots around the rim. Cisse is a talented forward prospect whose ability to block shots and stretch the floor will help his game in a big way this winter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2833843"],"_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-6a751854d0c97"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Wucherpfennig has had a huge summer and is looking to carry that momentum into the winter. The 6'8 forward uses his strong frame to get position down low and has a soft touch around the rim. Wucherpfennig can also put the ball on the floor and sets his feet before he shoots. He is a strong rebounder and is an underrated shot-blocker. Wucherpfennig is a skilled forward prospect who should put his full game on display this season for the Crusaders.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2628239"],"_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-6a751854d0d14"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lyu has the ability to play either forward spot, which he should put on display this winter. The 6'8 forward has a high release on his jumper and sets his feet before he shoots. Lyu moves well without the ball in his hands, freeing himself for open jumpers and layups in the half court. He is an underrated rebounder and has the length to defend multiple positions on the floor. Lyu's ability to stretch the floor along with his ability to finish around the rim is something that makes him an intriguing prospect to track this winter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2983866"],"_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-6a751854d0daf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mackintosh has the ability to breakout this winter as he should get more touches in the half court. The 6'8 forward knows how to get position down low and has a good touch around the rim. Mackintosh is unafraid of drawing contact and sets strong screens in the half court. He is a force on the boards and holds his ground on the defensive end. Mackintosh is a gritty forward prospect whose ability to rip down rebounds and finish around the rim will help his development in a big way this winter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->