2026 Rankings Update: Top Power Forward Newcomers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2026 rankings update was released on Monday with almost 240 prospects ranked. The power forward position saw multiple players jump into the rankings after strong seasons. Here are the top power forward newcomers in the 2026 rankings update.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/position-ranking-table {"name":"acf/position-ranking-table","data":{"class":"2026","_class":"field_65cfb7374abb9","position":"77245","_position":"field_65cfbfcb19ad6","national_rankings":"0","_national_rankings":"field_660c1d73c0e49","state":"","_state":"field_65cfb88a603fe"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67e3331a7b54a"} /--> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2716491' first='Alex' last='Ante'], 6'6 Seton Hall Prep</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ante was a force down load for the Pirates as he helped them claim the Essex County Tournament title. The Stony Brook lacrosse commit plays with good footwork in the post and has a nice touch around the basket. Ante can also put the ball on the floor and sets strong screens in the halfcourt. He works hard on the glass and holds his ground on the defensive end. Ante had four double-doubles last season and should eclipse that total in 2025-26.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2763399' first='Brett' last='Carter'], 6'8 Hightstown</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Carter has the potential to play either forward spot, making him an intriguing prospect in the class. The 6'8 forward has a high release on his jumper and makes opponents pay for giving him space behind the arc. Carter uses his size to see over his defender and finishes nicely around the basket. He skies for rebounds on both ends of the floor and has the length to swat shots around the basket. Carter's ability to stretch the floor and defend the paint will help his stock in a big way this spring and summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2771927' first='Brandon' last='Lissade'], 6'6 Oratory Prep</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lissade took control in the paint for the Rams as he established himself as their go-to guy down low. The 6'6 forward uses his body well to get position down low and knows how to finish around the basket. Lissade doesn't mind drawing contact and rarely forces shots in the halfcourt. He is a strong rebounder and an underrated shot-blocker. Lissade is a tough forward prospect who should only get better over the course of the AAU season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Luke Kopcyznski, 6'4 Cresskill</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kopcynski does a little of everything for the Cougars and should reprise that role next season. The 6'4 forward has a nice touch around the basket and can finish through contact around the basket. Kopcyznski moves well without the ball in his hands and can pass out of the post. He is relentless on the glass and gets deflections on the defensive end. Kopcyznski is a hardworking forward prospect who will be one to track over the next couple of months.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2763482' first='Antwuan' last='Rogers'], 6'5 Salem</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rogers' collegiate future might lie on the gridiron, but he also makes plays on the hardwood. The 6'5 forward runs the floor hard, creating easy opportunities for himself in transition. Rogers has a good touch around the basket and sets strong screens in the halfcourt. He rips down rebounds on both ends of the floor and is an underrated shot-blocker. Rogers has the potential to breakout during his senior season as he gets more touches around the basket.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->