Mile High Madness: Productive Forwards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2106710' first='Tatum' last='Kocerha'] - Simla - PLUTO Prospects - 2027</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kocerha was impressive given his grad class of 2027. The wing stood right around 6'4 with a strong frame, capable defending the post or rotating quickly out onto the perimeter. One area Kocerha impressed was his shot blocking volume, grabbing either 4 or 5 in all the games I covered of his. Smaller guards could not do much with their misfortune of attempting to take a jumper over the wing, given his mobility and timing on defense. Offensively, Kocerha provided a consistent balance of spot-up shooting and physical scoring inside the arc. He had no trouble taking bumps from opponents, maintaining his balance for finishes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bo Wisne - Horizon - [program_tooltip program_id='2075420' first='Colorado' last='Roughriders'] - 2027</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wisne proved capable as a shotmaker and rebounder whenever necessary. The 6'4 forward was effective on the defensive glass, proving consistent at keeping out opponents on the box out. The wing was stronger than most opponents, certainly difficult to contain on drives or second chance opportunities. Alongside his size for a 2027, Wisne showed value as a spot-up shooter, proving consistent while rising up for the shot off the catch.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2138442' first='Noah' last='Sokolowski'] - Triple Threat Colorado - 2027</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sokolowski was incredibly efficient swatting away shots at the rim, at roughly 6'5. The 2027 forward was one of the most effective interior defenders within 15U, given his timing and willingness to get up for a block with either hand. Although still skinny, Sokolowski was active versus whichever opponent while crashing the glass, doing the most to impact the game through his wide reach.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1903589' first='Payson' last='Land'] - Mountain Vista - [program_tooltip program_id='2075463' first='Elevation' last='Flyers'] - 2026</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Land showed notable value through his passing vision at roughly 6'4, making a low volume of turnovers given the difficulty of some of these passes. From the elbows or top of the key, Land was highly impactful hitting cutters through tight windows. Alongside his passing vision, the forward did well defending the paint, going straight up with force to block shot attempts. His continued growth along the perimeter will be intriguing, already possessing an effective baseline inside the arc.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2381750' first='Will' last='Davis'] - Blue Valley North - [program_tooltip program_id='2078455' first='[program_tooltip program_id='2076942' first='[program_tooltip program_id='2078455' first='[program_tooltip program_id='2076942' first='[program_tooltip program_id='2078455' first='[program_tooltip program_id='2076942' first='Mokan' last='']' last='']' last='']' last='']' last='']' last=''] 2026 - 2027</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Davis brought plenty of intrigue as a 6'5+ forward coming out of the 2027 class. Davis was effective defending the paint, even switching out onto the perimeter at times. His wide reach and long strides make him an encouraging defensive prospect, likely still having room to grow. He was most active around the rim for two-handed dunks, although there is certainly more room for growth with the forward.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2460106' first='[player_tooltip player_id='2382301' first='Matthew' last='']' last='Bennett'] - Discovery Canyon - 7070 Elite - 2026</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bennett is a bouncy forward who rolls hard for dunks and gets up however possible to swat away shots. Standing right around 6'6+, Bennett was active in transition, getting out on the break to throw down easy one handed dunks. He was especially active in transition following a blocked shot by himself, certainly adding in fuel to the fire. Defensively, Bennett has plenty of upside as a defensive presence inside or outside the arc. Boasting a wide wingspan and encouraging lateral mobility, the forward has notable defensive upside. His growth as a disciplined defender is worth noting, given that opponents can bait him into fouls fairly often.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->