Notable Names – 2026 Forwards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Next up in our positional breakdown for the class of 2026 is the forwards.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Instead of highlighting the Top 5 at each position, we will cover a few prospects to watch over the coming years.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While [player_tooltip player_id='2341271' first='Sebastian' last='Wilkins'], [player_tooltip player_id='2341294' first='Vincent' last='Osazee'], and [player_tooltip player_id='2341307' first='Chidi' last='Nwosu'] are some of the most well known forwards in the region, the following four prospects are ones to watch this spring and summer:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2341350"],"_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_0_evaluation":"Costello burst onto the scene last summer when he showed signs of future floor spacing potential. He's only continued to enhance that reputation this winter as he continues to shoot the ball well from behind the arc. On top of that, he's a good cutter that has nice touch around the rim with both hands. He's beginning to leverage his shooting to open up driving lanes and isn't afraid to finish through contact at the rim. Defensively, he has good timing as a shot blocker and his length allows him to be disruptive both on the interior and perimeter of a defense.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["2341351"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"Ibidapo shines right now as a rebounder and rim protector where his physical gifts give him a major advantage in the paint. He's physically strong and an impressive athlete that has great instincts and timing as a shot blocker, but has also proven to be quick enough to guard in switches on the perimeter. Offensively, he plays with a high motor and crashes the glass, which allows him to pick up easy buckets at the rim. He shows signs of being able to make an impact as a straight line driver and as his shot comes around, should only see his ceiling continue to rise.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["2341369"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"Bean-Brittian has good size and exceptional positional length that allows him to be a disruptive defender both at the rim and in passing lanes. He has good instincts defensively, especially as a help defender and can really run in the open floor which allows him to convert steals into easy transition baskets. He's still raw offensively, but has shown the ability to put the ball on the floor and make good decisions as a passer. He has some potential as a combo forward that can handle in the half-court as a playmaker due to his willingness to move the ball as well as his ability to see over the defense.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["2341428"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"The big lefty can really shoot it from behind the arc and is already among this class's most consistent three-point threats. He has good positional size and a high basketball IQ which already translates to playmaking ability both as a driver and passer. On top of that, he's a crafty finisher around the rim. His handle is tight and he's shown to be able to create space of the bounce in tight windows. He competes on the defensive end and can cover bigs with his length and guards with his agility. He's a willing rebounder and gives consistent effort as both an on-ball defender and weakside help shot blocker.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":4,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65ca5b3a6af07"} /-->