Who are Some of the top Class 6 Forwards to Watch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Missouri continues its preseason previews by taking a look at a group of Class 6 forwards to watch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2346155' first='Jordan' last='Boyd'] (DeSmet): A 6'4" small forward who impacts the game in multiple ways with his versatility. As a junior, he averaged 13 points and six rebounds a game while shooting 59 percent from the field. He also played a big role in the Spartans run to a state championship in 2024. He has given a commitment to Northern Iowa.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2194413' first='Adam' last='McKnight'] (Nixa): A 6'4" 2027 forward who led the Eagles to the Final Four in both basketball and football as a standout quarterback. He was a pillar of strength in the low post as he averaged 14 points and eight rebounds a game while shooting 57 percent from the field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2334904' first='Kylan' last='Pickren'] (Ozark): A 6'5" 2027 small forward who is one of the top prospects in the SWMO area. He is a prolific offensive player who can score from all three levels. He plays well at his own pace and he can score in the post or from the perimeter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2346142' first='Kevin' last='Sullivan'] (Rockhurst): A 6'6" 2026 forward who is a football standout who has already given a commitment to Kansas. On the basketball court, he is a strong inside player who can also operate on the high post with his passing and shooting. He helped lead Rockhurst to a berth in the state quarterfinals.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2894779' first='Brock' last='Bass-Bonner'] (Cardinal Ritter): A 6'8" 2027 small forward who comes to St. Louis after his All-State sophomore campaign in Georgia. The young lefty is very athletic and a skilled ball handler who can also shoot it from 3-point range. He is also a very good shot blocker.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2564266' first='John' last='Ernst'] (Jackson): A 6'8" 2028 forward who is one of the top prospects in the SEMO area. He is a very skilled young big who can handle the ball on the perimeter and shoot it from 3-point range. He had a strong impact as a freshman in support of senior leader Kole Deck. He will now move into a more prominent role as a sophomore.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2534722' first='Keller' last='Daugherty'] (Lee's Summit): A 6'9 2027 forward who is a fast rising prospect who has grown in stature while his overall game as continued to grow as well. He is a very skilled perimeter player with good handles and 3-point shooting range. He just received his first Division I offer from Drake.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jake Willmann (North Kansas City): A 6'7" 2026 forward who is a versatile forward with good skill level inside and on the perimeter. As a junior, he averaged 13 points and four rebounds a game. He can space the floor well with his 3-point shooting. He has received multiple small college offers. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1850452' first='Landon' last='Van Pelt'] (Oak Park): A 6'9" 2026 post player who transfers to Oak Park from Lee's Summit. At 270-pounds, he is a load in the low post with his size and strength. He has a soft touch around the basket and he can also run the court and step out and hit a perimeter shot.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2346151' first='Will' last='Priest'] (Rock Bridge): A 6'7" 2026 forward from Mid Missouri who has a smooth shooting stroke from 3-point range. His catch and shoot game is excellent and he can also go into the post to take advantage of his size to score against smaller defenders.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2920307' first='Mo' last='Kourama'] (Chaminade): A 6'8" 2028 forward who moved to St. Louis from the Denver area. He is a very athletic player who competes with a non-stop motor. He rebounds the ball well and he can score around the basket. He can also handle the ball in the open court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2717735' first='Jacob' last='Sidwell'] (Parkway South): A 6'7" 2026 forward who is a good worker in the low post and who can also drive the ball very effectively. As a junior, he averaged 13.7 points and five rebounds and a team high 38 blocked shots.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->