2027 Rankings Update: Top Small Forwards
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The 2027 rankings dropped its initial rankings on Monday with over 60 prospects ranked. The wing group is loaded with talent and should put their talent on display over the course of their varsity careers. Here are the top small…
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Continue ReadingThe 2027 rankings dropped its initial rankings on Monday with over 60 prospects ranked. The wing group is loaded with talent and should put their talent on display over the course of their varsity careers. Here are the top small forwards from the 2027 rankings update.
Andrew Kretkowski Andrew Kretkowski 6'7" | SF Rutgers Prep | 2027 State NJ , 6’7 Rutgers Prep
Kretkowski tops the list of small forwards after a big debut season for the Argonauts. The 6’7 wing has a good handle, which he uses to get to the basket and elevates for dunks. Kretkowski has a high release on his jumper and sets his feet before he shoots. He skies for rebounds on both ends of the floor and works hard on the defensive end. Kretkowski is a talented wing prospect who will be one to watch over the course of his varsity career.
Kieran Quinn Kieran Quinn 6'8" | SF Gill St Bernards | 2027 State NJ , 6’8 Gill St. Bernard’s
Quinn has the potential to make noise this spring and summer with his potential to stretch the floor. The 6’8 forward has a smooth shooting stroke and can get hot from distance in a hurry. Quinn moves well without the ball in his hands, freeing himself for open layups and jumpers in the halfcourt. He is a strong rebounder and is an underrated defender. Quinn is a sharpshooting forward prospect who should torch the nets over the next couple of months.
Chaz Gray Chaz Gray 6'4" | SF St. Joseph (Mont.) | 2027 State NJ , 6’4 St. Joseph (Mont.)
Gray has the ability to play either forward spot, which makes him an intriguing prospect to watch. The 6’4 forward uses his frame to get position down low and can finish through contact. Gray has a nice handle and is also able to score in the mid-range. He rips down rebounds on both ends of the floor and holds his ground on the defensive end. Gray is a physical forward prospect whose ability to play inside and out will help his stock throughout the course of the AAU season.
Jariel Garcia Jariel Garcia 6'2" | SF Paterson Eastside | 2027 State NJ , 6’2 Paterson Eastside
Garcia had a big debut season as he averaged a near double-double in 2023-24. The 6’2 wing attacks the basket with a purpose as he finishes strong around the rim and can draw contact in the paint. Garcia has an underrated handle and moves well without the ball in his hands. He fights for rebounds on both ends of the floor and slides his feet on the defensive end. Garcia is a hard-working wing prospect whose ability to make plays at both ends of the floor will help is stock in a big way over the next couple of months.
Mekhi Jean-Pierre Mekhi Jean-Pierre 6'5" | SF Arts | 2027 State NJ , 6’5 Arts
Jean-Pierre has the potential to breakout this AAU season with his combination of size, length and athleticism. The 6’5 wing has a good first step, which he uses to get past his defender and finish around the basket. Jean-Pierre rises up over his defender and can knock down open jumpers on the perimeter. He has the length to defend multiple positions on the floor and is an underrated rebounder. Jean-Pierre is a lanky wing prospect whose ability to score in a variety of ways will help his stock in a big way this AAU season.