Stock Rising Forwards in the New 2027 Rankings

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Missouri released its newly updated Class of 2025 rankings this week. Here is a look at a group of forwards who were stock risers in the newly updated rankings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2534722' first='Keller' last='Daugherty'] (Lee's Summit): The 6'9 forward has grown in stature and his game has continued to grow. His perimeter skill set is excellent as he can handle the ball comfortably and shoot it from 3-point range.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2344218' first='Nolan' last='Struckmann'] (St Dominic): A 6'7 small forward who had a strong summer with the [program_tooltip program_id='2075378' first='MPJ' last='Elite'] 16U squad. He can play the point forward role for his high school team as he can handle the ball and facilitate offense. He causes matchup problems with his perimeter game and ability to score around the basket.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2837053' first='Zion' last='Luque'] (Hickman): A 6'7 forward who is an emerging young talent in the Mid Missouri area. He has good length and athleticism along with 3-point shooting range. He also has the ability to defend multiple positions. He is just starting to tap into his potential.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>player_tooltip player_id='2403915' first='Camden' last='Evjen'] (St Charles West): A 6'7 forward who had a solid summer season with one of the Gateway-Knights teams. He can really stretch the floor with his 3-point shooting. He has also gotten physically stronger and become more assertive in the paint as a scorer and rebounder.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2701091' first='Nate' last='Womack'] (Festus): A beefy 6'7 power forward who is one of the top players in the Jefferson County area. The big lefty can really seal defenders with his strength and he can finish very well in the paint. He played with the Ramey Basketball 16U squad </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2225554' first='Will' last='Grus'] (Hickman): A 6'5 forward who showed well when I watched him with his high school team in June and also on the grassroots circuit. He has the ability to score tough buckets on the drive and he can knock shots down from 3-point range. He can also get a bucket in the post.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Noah Murov (Ladue): A 6'4 forward who had a strong summer with [program_tooltip program_id='2075283' first='Arsenal' last='Hoops']. His turn and face game is very effective as he can consistently beat defenders on the drive. His spin move in traffic is very good for him. He will also step out and make 3-pointers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->