2026 Non-Public A Small Forward Prospects to Track

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The upcoming high school season is coming closer as September is less than a week away. The 2026 class is primed to make an impact on the hardwood this season, especially in Non-Public A. Here are the 2026 Non-Public A small forwards to track this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1595675' first='Julius' last='Avent'], 6'6 Bergen Catholic</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Avent is the top ranked forward prospect in the class and is primed to put his game on full display this season. The 6'6 forward uses his handle to get to his spot on the floor and finishes strong above the rim. Avent can also score in the mid-range and his range extends out to the three-point line. He has the length to defend multiple positions on the floor and is a strong rebounder. Avent is a talented forward prospect who has the potential to make an All-State team during his final varsity season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1595668' first='AJ' last='Williams'], 6'7 Hudson Catholic</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Williams makes his return to the Garden State and should make an immediate impact on the hardwood. The 6'7 forward has a good first step, which he uses to get to his spot on the floor and knows how to finish around the basket. Williams has a good release on his jumper and can make opponents pay for giving him space behind the arc. He moves well without the ball in his hands and uses his length to make an impact on the defensive end. Williams is a lanky wing prospect who should impact the game at both ends of the floor this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2107943' first='JP' last='Skoric'], 6'8 Don Bosco Prep</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Skoric has the potential to play either forward spot, which makes him an intriguing prospect to watch this winter. The 6'8 forward has a clean shooting stroke as he wastes little motion in his release and can get hot from distance in a hurry. Skoric is more than just a shooter as he can also put the ball on the floor and can finish around the basket. He is an underrated defender and can also make passes out of the post. Skoric's stock has skyrocketed over the past couple of months and it should continue to rise this winter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1919213' first='Albion' last='Ahmetaj'], 6'5 St. Thomas Aquinas</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ahmetaj has the potential to break out this season as he gets more touches in the half court. The 6'5 forward uses his handle to get to his spot on the floor and finishes well around the basket. Ahmetaj moves well without the ball in his hands, freeing himself for open layups and jumpers in the half court. He moves his feet on the defensive end and rarely forces shots on the defensive end. Ahmetaj's ability to impact the game at both ends of the floor will help his game throughout the course of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2421366' first='Israel' last='Jackson'], 6'4 Don Bosco Prep</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jackson can also play either forward spot and should put that on display throughout the course of the season. The 6'4 forward rises up for dunks in the half court and can draw contact in the half court. Jackson has a good touch around the basket and rarely forces shots in the half court. He is an underrated rebounder and works hard on the defensive end. Jackson is a gritty forward prospect who should make plays at both ends of the floor throughout the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->