2025 Rankings Update: Rising Forwards & Centers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Consisting of Small Forwards, Power Forwards, and Center, this list includes new additions and stock risers within this positional group. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>The Small Forwards</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/position-ranking-table {"name":"acf/position-ranking-table","data":{"class":"2025","_class":"field_65cfb7374abb9","position":"77247","_position":"field_65cfbfcb19ad6","state":"91","_state":"field_65cfb88a603fe"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-660c724ad98cc"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">[player_tooltip player_id='1848636' first='Brady' last='Wynja']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>9.1 PPG</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>9.1 RPG</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2 APG</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wynja was an immensely valuable rebounder and complementary shotmaker for the 6A title winners. A high motor forward who has a knack for getting into the right spots for a rebound on either end, he was a pest all season on the glass. He proved valuable throughout the playoffs, knocking down timely spot-up attempts or finishes through contests at the rim.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">[player_tooltip player_id='1848643' first='Clayton' last='Jones']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>21.6 PPG</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>9.9 RPG</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2.7 BPG</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The scoring guard has been excellent for Thornton, especially efficient around the rim at roughly 61% inside the arc. Jumping up to 21.6 points per game with that level of efficiency is notable to say the least, certainly a name who could continue to rise over this next cycle.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">[player_tooltip player_id='2392969' first='Randall' last='Rogos']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>13 PPG</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>4.2 RPG</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>37% 3P</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A capable wing shotmaker, Rogos does well recognizing openings in the defense to attack. Possessing good size at the 2 or 3, the lefty is a capable playmaker on both ends, given his willingness to embrace contact. Effective finishing through contact with the left hand, Rogos brings plenty of upside in a complementary role. Defensively, he is a willing help side defender, effective getting up to swat or contest shot attempts.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Frontcourt Risers</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/position-ranking-table {"name":"acf/position-ranking-table","data":{"class":"2025","_class":"field_65cfb7374abb9","position":"77245","_position":"field_65cfbfcb19ad6","state":"91","_state":"field_65cfb88a603fe"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-660c724ad991c"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">[player_tooltip player_id='1848639' first='Isreal' last='Littleton']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>10.3 PPG</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>6.8 RPG</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Littleton's mobile defense helped Overland retain a gritty defensive group throughout this season. The forward's impact on help side defense has been essential to slowing down opposing drivers. He remains a quality roll option next to Overland's lead guards.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Tom&nbsp;Mandeville</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>8.3 PPG</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>5.9 RPG</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mandeville has fit in well alongside this group's perimeter shotmakers, active as a screener, clearing up space for scoring looks.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">[player_tooltip player_id='2394232' first='Luke' last='Foster']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>12.7 PPG</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>8.5 RPG</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bringing in good size at the combo forward, Foster brings in plenty of value cleaning the glass for second chance attempts.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">[player_tooltip player_id='2394236' first='Dontae' last='Graham']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>7.3 PPG</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>6.5 RPG</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>1.7 BPG</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Graham is a mobile defender for his size, bringing in a constant motor and wide reach to take a wide variety of opponents. His defensive capabilities will be crucial to Overland's playoff success next season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Alex&nbsp;McCollum</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>9 PPG</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>5.7 RPG</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the most physical names on this list, McCollum has brought a constant motor on the glass. His hustle allowed him to draw plenty of fouls around the rim, drawing 86 free throws</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">[player_tooltip player_id='2380409' first='La'Quince' last='York']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>5.1 PPG</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>4.2 RPG</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>York's mobile rebounding have been immensely valuable to Eaglecrest's success, gathering second shot opportunities on many occassions through the playoffs. Bringing in good size at the wing, their continued growth on the perimeter will be worth following.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">[player_tooltip player_id='2388618' first='Kason' last='Westphal']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>15.1 PPG</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>10.7 RPG</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2.8 BPG</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>32% 3P</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Westphal presents a very intriguing prospect, given his positional size and notably diverse offensive skillset. Capable stretching the floor of the catch, he is nearly impossible to block when attempting the jumper. Bringing skill as a playmaker in the post, he has soft touch while making plays with the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->