2026 Review: Encouraging Two-Way Forwards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These forwards will be impactful two-way options over the coming seasons, drawing attention for their versatility on either end.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='510722' first='Peyton' last='Jones'] - Valor Christian&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jones has already received some notoriety for her performances throughout the summer, receiving offers from Wichita State and University of California at Santa Barbara. Possessing excellent size at the wing, she is a knockdown shooter beyond the arc. Capable on spot-ups or flowing into shots off of weak side actions, she has a versatile jump shot that allows her to be an easy plug and play offensive weapon. Her shotmaking may be leveraged off the bounce, capable of manipulating her defender on pump fakes and hesitations to reel them out to the perimeter before attacking downhill. Jones has a high feel for the game, allowing her to attack off the bounce for pull-up jumpers in the mid-range, not needing much space to get the shot off. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='470966' first='Aaliyah' last='Broadus'] - Cherokee Trail&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Broadus has continued her growth as a versatile scoring threat in and outside the arc, possessing notable strength while around the paint. Already possessing a dependable handle while on the move, the forward is effective at dishing out contact while attacking the rim. Capable of maintaining her balance after a bump, Broadus is among the more difficult forwards to slow down on the interior. Her scoring abilities stretch out beyond the arc, capable as a spot-up shooter already on moderate volume. Her continued growth as a facilitator off of drives will be intriguing, given her notable strength attacking downhill. There is no doubt that Broadus will retain her value as a two-way rebounder and versatile defender, capable guarding up and down lineups. Broadus has begun to get noticed, garnering an offer from Metropolitan State.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='510721' first='Isabella' last='Monk'] - Widefield</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Monk is notably active off the ball, consistently roaming around on the defensive end for steals and rebounds. The sophomore has notably active hands on the defensive end, mixing consistent reactions with well positioned defense. Monk does her part to mitigate potential passing lanes around the perimeter, using her constant activity to slow down the opposing half court offense. Her rebounding is another key area for Monk, doing well at boxing out opponents and getting up early to grab the ball. On offense, she is an active downhill scoring threat, often seeking extra passes once the help defense approaches. Versatile scoring around the basket, the forward is capable getting to short floaters or ambidextrous finishes around incoming contests. Her progression as a perimeter shooter from spot-ups will an area worth tracking, given her diverse impact in other areas of the game.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='789174' first='Rylee' last='Stupnik'] - Pueblo County</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stupnik is active on the defensive end, getting a hand up to contest passes and shot attempts. At roughly 5'11, the forward is fairly consistent, leveraging her height advantage to slow down opponents attacking the rim. Stupnik has shown value on both ends of transition breaks, getting down the floor quickly to immediately assert herself in the paint. Proving wiry strong, the forward will be an impactful defender against opposing 3s and 4s, capable of getting around quickly for contests.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->