A Wealth of Versatility | Top Wings/Forwards from the Week

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I already highlighted the top guards from the week. Now it's time to showcase the players from the five games that demonstrate true versatility on the floor. Here are the top wings and forwards from the games this past week:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1563823' first='Jeremiah' last='Jackson'] | Saint Xavier (KY) | 6'5” | Senior | Wing | Committed to Southern Illinois</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3481246,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/02/IMG_6102-rotated-crop-4284x2813-1770564610-crop-800x525-1770564742.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/02/IMG_6102-rotated-crop-4284x2813-1770564610-crop-800x525-1770564742.jpeg?w=799" alt="" class="wp-image-3481246" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Southern Illinois Commit was huge down the stretch in Saint Xavier's comeback attempt on Friday night against Ballard. Jackson is a big time competitor that impacts the game on both ends of the floor. He's a lock down defender that can guard multiple positions. Offensively he's able to play on or off the ball and scores it efficiently from all over the court. He does a good job using his physical frame to get to his spots on the floor and can finish with either hand through contact. He showed his shot making ability knocking down multiple 3's in the loss.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Stats: </strong>17 points | 6 rebounds | 4 assists in loss vs Ballard (KY)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2429605' first='Jordan' last='Jackson'] | Saint Xavier (KY) | 6'8” | Sophomore | Forward</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3143106,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/08/876-Jordan-Jackson-crop-7886x5178-1764288275.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/08/876-Jordan-Jackson-crop-7886x5178-1764288275.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-3143106" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2429605' first='Jordan' last='Jackson'] is a freakish athlete in the Class of 2028 that impacts the game without needing to score. The Long and Athletic Forward from Saint Xavier (KY) is a high energy rim running big man that is an elite rim protector at the high school level. Still raw offensively, he has shown flashes of a developing jump shot that extends out to the three-point line.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Stats: </strong>4 points | 6 rebounds | 5 blocks in loss vs Ballard (KY)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2851845' first='Mason' last='Grivna'] | Ballard (KY) | 6'11” | Freshman | Forward</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3481288,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/02/IMG_6104-rotated-crop-4284x2813-1770566183.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/02/IMG_6104-rotated-crop-4284x2813-1770566183.jpeg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-3481288" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>To simply put it, Ballard (KY) 6'11” Freshman [player_tooltip player_id='2851845' first='Mason' last='Grivna'] is the best player that I've seen this season. The blend of size and skill while having so much untapped potential. He was dominant on both ends of the floor in the Bruins win on Friday night. He's an elite rebounder on both ends of the floor. He knows how to use his body to his advantage. He has an array of post moves and is able to score over each shoulder in the paint.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Stats: </strong>23 points | 13 rebounds | 3 blocks in win vs Saint Xavier (KY)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2140389' first='Jaxon' last='McKain'] | Boonville | 6'4” | Junior | Wing</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3481337,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/IMG_5923-rotated-crop-4284x2813-1770567210.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/IMG_5923-rotated-crop-4284x2813-1770567210.jpeg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-3481337" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Boonville Junior Wing took over the game down the stretch leading the Pioneers to a come from behind win at Heritage Hills. McKain just simply wouldn't be denied on the offensive end where he made play after play leading the charge. He's a physical wing that uses his physicality to get downhill and can score it or he continues to get better at seeing the floor and making the right play. He rebounded like a man possessed including two offensive rebounds off missed free throws late, the second basically clinching the win.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Stats:</strong> 17 points | 10 rebounds | 5 assists in win vs Heritage Hills</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1560951' first='Jake' last='Prior'] | Heritage Hills | 6'6” | Senior | Wing | Committed to Saint Francis</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3481486,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/09/IMG_5358-rotated-crop-3024x1986-1770568747.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/09/IMG_5358-rotated-crop-3024x1986-1770568747.jpeg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-3481486" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Every game [player_tooltip player_id='1560951' first='Jake' last='Prior'] plays, I see the improvement from over the years. He continues his strong senior season playing aggressively on the offensive end and doing what he does best, and that's making shots. He's playing with a lot of confidence showcasing his ability to a shooter off the catch and off the dribble. In Heritage Hills narrow loss to Boonville on Thursday, Prior got hot early on showcasing his ability to shoot from deep as well as his nice one dribble pull-up from midrange.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Stats: </strong>17 points | 3 rebounds | 7 assists in loss vs Boonville</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2625553' first='Houston' last='Schoonover'] | Wood Memorial | 6'2” | Senior | Wing | Committed to Franklin College</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3481504,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/10/IMG_5478-rotated-crop-4284x2813-1770569092.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/10/IMG_5478-rotated-crop-4284x2813-1770569092.jpeg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-3481504" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 6'2” sharpshooter committed to Franklin College continues his hot senior season. His ability to score from anywhere on the court makes him a tough cover for anybody. He plays through contact well while staying on balance, but still can finish with a soft touch. Quick trigger from deep range, once he gets going, there's no stopping him. Knocked down three 3's in the first half in Wood Memorial's big win over Northeast Dubois.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Stats: </strong>15 points | 4 rebounds | 2 assists in win vs Northeast Dubois</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2140443' first='Tait' last='Wetzel'] | Heritage Hills | 6'6” | Junior | Forward</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3481507,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/IMG_5359-rotated-crop-4284x2813-1770569339.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/IMG_5359-rotated-crop-4284x2813-1770569339.jpeg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-3481507" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Physical Junior Forward continues to expand his game out to the perimeter, but still knows what his bread and butter is. He posts hard and fights for position. Once he gets the ball in the paint he's a tough finisher over size, specifically over his left shoulder. The athleticism continues to be on the rise. He sprints the floor to get in position and has good hands that catches most everything. He could do better on going quicker on his post moves off the catch, but if a double team comes, he's a willing passer out to shooters.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Stats: </strong>17 points | 5 rebounds in loss vs Boonville</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->