Class of 2026 Updated Rankings: Power Forwards
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The class of 2026 is filled with talented players at each of their respective positions. In todays game, many teams play ‘small ball’ with only one true frontcourt player on the floor. With that being said, most of the time…
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Continue ReadingThe class of 2026 is filled with talented players at each of their respective positions. In todays game, many teams play ‘small ball’ with only one true frontcourt player on the floor. With that being said, most of the time the power forward has to play big and operate the ‘5’ spot. Let’s take a look and see where each players listed as a PF stacks up in the latest 2026 rankings update:
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Player
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Height
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High School
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Commitment
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1 |
La cueva
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2 |
Tucumcari
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3 |
5’11”
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Alamogordo
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4 |
Mayfield
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5 |
5’10”
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Albuquerque
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6 |
Santa Fe Indian
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7 |
Hope Christian
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8 |
6’0″
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Cleveland
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9 |
Hope Christian
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10 |
Los Lunas
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11 |
5’10”
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Los Lunas
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12 |
6’2″
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Rio Rancho
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13 |
West Las Vegas
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14 |
Silver
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15 |
Deming
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16 |
Albuquerque
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17 |
Estancia
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18 |
Silver
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19 |
Tucumcari
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Continue ReadingJordyn Dyer Jordyn Dyer PF La cueva | 2026 State NM | La Cueva
Dyer is a versatile two-way player with great length and speed. Jordyn is a Two-Time All-State Selection (Second Team: 2023 & Honorable Mention: 2024) AND Two-Time All-Metro Selection (First Team: 2023, 2024). This past season, Jordyn appeared in 30 games for the Bears, where she averaged an impressive 15.8 points, 8.8 rebounds and 3.0 steals per game.
Kyla Lopez Kyla Lopez PF Tucumcari | 2026 State NM | Tucumcari
Kyla is a hardworking forward that establishes good post position by having one or two feet inside the paint. Lopez averaged 13.6 points per game and 6.6 rebounds while totaling 153 FGM, which was the second most amongst the 2026 class. On the flip side, Lopez recorded 3.7 steals per game for a whopping total of 101!
Elizabeth Needham | Alamogordo
Needham is a rising frontcourt player who averaged 9.5 points per game, while shooting 48 percent from the field overall. In addition to her scoring output, Elizabeth averaged 8.8 rebounds and 2.5 steals in 26 games played for the Tigers.
Ceanna McKines Ceanna McKines PF Mayfield | 2026 State NM | Mayfield
McKines is an interior force who continues to rise in the 2026 rankings. For the 2023-24 season, Ceanna posted 11.0 points and 8.0 rebounds per game in 28 games played. McKines is a physical lefty that is comfortable operating in the midrange area.
Kaelynn Ashley Kaelynn Ashley 5'10" | PF Albuquerque | 2026 State NM | Albuquerque High
Ashley is a lanky forward that does the ‘dirty work’ for the Bulldogs. In 2023-24, Kaelynn put up 9.4 points per game and 7.7 rebounds, with a field goal percentage of 45 percent in 30 appearances.
Kaydence Riley Kaydence Riley PF Santa Fe Indian | 2026 State NM | SFIS
Riley is a tough competitor who affects the game on both ends of the floor. In 20 games played, Kaydence posted 8.6 points and 3.0 steals.
Zoe Mangrum Zoe Mangrum PF Hope Christian | 2026 State NM | Hope Christian
Mangrum is a rocksteady forward who made 26 appearances for the Huskies this past season. Zoe’s stat line in 2023-24 was 7.7 points, 7.2 rebounds and 2.4 steals per game.
Jaslene Big Crow Jaslene Big Crow 6'0" | PF Cleveland | 2026 State NM | Cleveland
Jaslene is a budding forward with size and solid footwork. Big Crow is comfortable using either hand around the basket and has the ability to create second chance points with her rebounding.
Mia Bishop Mia Bishop PF Hope Christian | 2026 State NM | Hope Christian
Bishop only played 16 games but did manage to post 8.5 points per game for the Huskies.
Evah Lopez Evah Lopez PF Los Lunas | 2026 State NM | Los Lunas
Lopez is a high energy player that does the little things to help her team win. Evah is a capable scorer, defender and rebounder who also sets solids screens.
Alyssa Campos Alyssa Campos 5'10" | PF Los Lunas | 2026 State NM | Los Lunas
Campos has the potential to be a reliable option for the Tigers but has been injury plagued her first two seasons. Nevertheless, Alyssa is a competitive forward who can battle inside and provide much needed relief points.
Kaci McHugh Kaci McHugh 6'2" | PF Rio Rancho | 2026 State NM | Rio Rancho
Kaci is a big time presence in the interior who has vastly improved her touch around the basket. Listed at 6’2″, McHugh does a great job of battling inside and competing on the glass on both ends of the floor. Kaci is a great rim runner who sprints the floor, looking to establish cross-matches and early offense.
Kara Morgan Kara Morgan PF West Las Vegas | 2026 State NM | West Las Vegas
Morgan played in 20 games for the 2023-24 season, averaging 5.0 points per game for the Lady Dons. Off the bench, Kara provides great energy and helps anchor the interior on defense.
Ava Brown Ava Brown PF Deming | 2026 State NM | Deming
Brown is a rotational player for the Deming Wildcats that could have a bigger role moving forward. With a roster consisting of mostly upperclassman, Brown only played about 9 MPG, but managed to put up 2.8 points a contest.
Sarah Garcia Sarah Garcia PF Albuquerque | 2026 State NM | Albuquerque High
Garcia is a slender forward that can score from inside 15 feet and create 2nd chance opportunities. In 21 games played, Sarah posted 1.1 points per game for the Bulldogs.
Suley Moreno Suley Moreno PF Estancia | 2026 State NM | Estancia
For the 2023-24 season, Moreno totaled 18 points at the varsity level, in 24 games played.
Danity Gore Danity Gore PF Silver | 2026 State NM | Silver
In 2023-24, Gore notched career-highs in games played (20), PTS (12) and PPG (0.6). With more reps and court time, Danity can be a rotation piece for the Fighting Colts.
Rachel Mardo Rachel Mardo PF Tucumcari | 2026 State NM | Tucumcari
Mardo made just 15 appearances for the Rattlers this past season but was able to register her first points at the varsity level.
* Zoey Ping Zoey Ping PF Silver | 2026 State NM did not play in 2023-24 *