Discovery Canyon’s postseason hopes will lean heavily on Tarpenning. Their interior anchor averaged 12.4 points and a strong 11 rebounds per game, bringing double double energy every night. He’s tough on the block, finishes through contact and battles for position on both ends. In playoff basketball where physicality rises, his rebounding and paint presence can control possessions and wear opponents down. If he establishes himself early inside, Discovery Canyon gains a steady force to build a potential run around

Hugh Tarpenning Hugh Tarpenning 6'5" | SF/PF Discovery Canyon | 2026 State CO is a reliable 6’5 forward who spaces the floor and makes concise cuts to the basket. Tarpenning leads his team in scoring (12.1 PPG) and rebounding (11.1 RPG) while attacking the rim at will. Earning several trips to the foul stripe each game, Tarpenning utilizes his size and always brings hustle in the interior. From defending the post to swatting shots away, it’s easy to see why Tarpenning is a top 10 forward in his class.

Still bringing in a strong frame to defend three positions, Tarpenning is a key part of Discovery Canyon’s success from both ends. Looking to pressure the rim whenever possible, he has improved his footwork to create more opportunities off of drives. 

Tarpenning has improved his jump shot, alongside the notable abilities as a rebounder and shot blocker. The forward continues to round out his offensive game, making Discovery Canyon a very intriguing program due to their size. Still one of the best per game rebounders returning to school in the Springs, opponents should struggle with that group’s constant depth between the 3 and 5 positions. There is nothing to mistake about Tarpenning’s progression this summer, he has taken major strides which will allow him to slide up and down between wing and frontcourt positions. 

Tarpenning is a high motor forward who has steadily stretched out his offensive game to space the floor to a legitimate degree. Bringing great size and a nose for the ball, he also returns as one of the best rebounders in the Colorado Springs region. Set to become a legitimate floor spacer at Discovery Canyon, allowing himself to be slotted into a wider degree of lineups compared to last season. 

Tarpenning has made major strides with his three point shooting over the course of this summer, answering multiple supposed weaknesses in the latter half of the club season. Getting red hot in the Mile High Madness event, the forward knocked down five threes alongside quite a few at-rim finishes versus notable frontcourt size, in Colorado Magic. His strength and motor paired with the steady improvements in skill make Tarpenning one of the most intriguing prospects in Colorado Springs, primed for a breakout season. 

Tarpenning put on quite the display through the 16U championship, knocking down 5 threes in a massive win over a sizable Colorado Magic team. His perimeter game has taken major strides throughout the past four months, particularly with his spot-up shooting confidence. Already bringing a high motor on the glass, there are few athletes in the Colorado Springs region with his size, motor, and perimeter efficiency. 

Tarpenning is showing more confidence attempting perimeter jumpers off the catch, leveraging his height advantage against incoming closeouts. Retaining his particularly strong frame, he is one of multiple physically imposing 6’6+ names on Discovery Canyon. Still a smart cutter and efficient finisher around the rim, Tarpenning’s continued growth handling and shooting the ball will be necessary for his upside at the next level. 

One of the strongest forwards in the class, Tarpenning has been a dependable rebounder for 7070 throughout the Spring. Outmuscling opponents on box outs, he is no easy task to deal with on the defensive end. Effective guarding 3 through 5, he remains an effective interior defender.  Moving the floor well for a forward at his size, he is a threat to leak out in transition for ambidextrous finishes. He continues to improve putting the ball on the floor, leveraging his strength advantage while attacking the rim.