2026 Rankings: 5 New Sleeper Forwards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here's a bit of a deeper dive into some new forwards cracking this update of the 2026 rankings. These guys show a lot of potential to keep climbing the ranks and show a lot to like about their games.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2383155"],"_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":"Tall and long forward who could benefit from being a bit more aggressive. Showed some real upside at times with his ability to spin into the lane from the blocks and high post. Has promising vision too and could be a kid who steps up to be more of a playmaker around the paint next year. If he tightens up the handle and gets a little stronger with the ball, he could be another kid taking a good step forward next year.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["2205033"],"_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":"An interesting wing/forward who has pretty good size and strength for a guy who can also step outside and knock down the 3-ball. Shows some quick feet too that gives him some promise as a guy who can play off that 3-point shot and get downhill to the rim. Has a little more polishing to do on his game but was a key guy for his team this season and could be a kid who makes a big jump next season.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["2384344"],"_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":"Not super tall at 6-foot-4 while primarily playing inside but has some good strength and fight to bump on the blocks and compete on the glass. Should be one of their more relied on bigs next season when he'll get a chance to get a little more time on the floor but had some good showings this season with a decent foundation for scoring inside, defending on the blocks, and keeping possessions alive with tip outs and rebounds.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["2380117"],"_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":"Big kid with some strength inside who defends on the blocks, battles for boards, and shows he has the presence to work the offensive glass and go back up to put in second chance buckets. Can finish through swipes and bumps inside or step out to hit some midrange shots. Also shows good hustle down the floor.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["2384345"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"Torrone did a lot of little things for Curtis this season playing from the wings and in the frontcourt. He's a guy that fights to get in good position both defensively and offensively, setting hard screens, fighting through guys to get good position on the boards, and staying actively engaged on the defensive end. He can make some key passes, knock down some open shots, and essentially played an energetic glue role this past season.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":5,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65fe2b41abb7e"} /-->