AZ’s Best: Top Power Forwards in the Class of 2026 (Part 2)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With the top point guards, small forwards, and centers in the class of 2026 all covered, it's time to dive into the next group. The power forward position is deep in this class,&nbsp;<a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/arizona/rankings/2026-rankings/?position=PF">with nine of our top 30 ranked players</a>&nbsp;playing the PF position.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The power forward position requires size, strength, and mobility. Having a strong presence in the interior is vital, but bringing skills outside the paint makes you stand out. This is part two of a three-part series that will cover Arizona's top 15 power forwards for the class of 2026.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Previous breakdowns:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2024/09/azs-best-top-26-point-guards-to-watch/">AZ's Best: Top '26 Point Guards to Watch (Part 1)</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2024/10/azs-best-top-sfs-in-the-class-of-2026-part-1/">AZ's Best: Top SFs in the Class of 2026 (Part 1)</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2024/10/azs-best-top-power-forwards-in-the-class-of-2026-part-1/">AZ's Best: Top Power Forwards in the Class of 2026 (Part 1)</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2024/09/azs-best-top-centers-in-the-class-of-2026-part-1/">AZ's Best: Top Centers in the Class of 2026 (Part 1)</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["608450"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67023b545aef5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Flowers is a 5'10" forward with a blend of size and versatility in her game in the interior. Her motor has stood out and when paired with her soft touch, it's a combination that makes her dangerous on the inside. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In 12 games last season, Flowers posted 13.7 PPG, 7.2 RPG, 1.4 SPG, 1.2 APG, and 0.8 BPG in 17.2 minutes per contest. Her ability to impact the game in multiple ways stands out in both the eye test and the box score. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops' Cedric Cobb wrote this about her in his <a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2024/06/lady-x-standouts-part-1/">Lady X Standouts piece</a>:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Flowers continues to impress after coming off an injury last year. She showed off her relentless motor and ability to finish around the rim. Her quick first step enabled her to get by the defenders. She also showed off a very nice touch from the mid-range.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["640378"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67023b545af79"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lewis stands at 6'2" and does a great job of using her size to her advantage in the interior on both sides of the floor. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In 30 games for Casteel last season, Lewis posted 12.5 points, 9.7 rebounds, 2.4 blocks, 1.3 steals and 1.3 assists per game. She shot 43% from the field and averaged 1.1 points per possession. She had 12 double-doubles on the season and frequently stuffed the stat sheet across the board. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lewis will look to build off her momentum entering her junior season at Casteel. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2024/01/ca-steel-overwhelms-ironwood/">She demonstrates very good interior passing skills</a>, effectively spotting open teammates along the perimeter and delivering precise passes in high-low situations</em>."</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["829152"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67023b545aff2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Westra is a talented multi-sport athlete entering her junior season for Red Mountain. She comes in as our 8th-ranked PF in the Class of 2026. She is one of the top rebounders in her class and will look to build off that going into her junior season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 5'11" forward posted 7.6 points, 9.6 rebounds, 1.4 steals, and 1.0 blocks per game in 27 games on varsity her sophomore year. She shot 40% from the field on the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Our Jacob Seliga wrote this about her in his <a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2024/06/section-7-city-of-glendale-bracket-preview/">Section 7 City of Glendale Bracket Preview</a>: <em>"Right away what jumps out is her ability to use her size and box out bigger defenders to create proper positioning allowing her to rebound with ease. She's one of the more prolific rebounders in her class."</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["758873"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67023c1c89af6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Nwabichie is next in our rankings as the number nine PF in the Class of 2026. The 6'0" rising junior is coming off a strong sophomore season and summer transitioning into her junior year at Paradise Honors in Surprise, AZ. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In 21 contests last season, Nwabichie averted 9.1 PPG, 2.4 RPG, and 1.0 SPG on an ultra-efficient 54% shooting clip. She knows how to play to her strengths and find good looks around the rim and should only get better as she enters her third season on varsity in a more featured role. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Our Gregg Rosenberg highlighted her exceptional passing/outlet skills in the <a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2024/07/section-7-showcase/">Section-7 Showcase</a>: "After she corrals the board she outlets the ball quickly and her ability to move in space and run the court makes her game go."</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["847462"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67023c1c89bc1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bland is a player to watch this upcoming season at Millennium. She made significant progress from her freshman to sophomore season a year ago and continues to build towards being a reliable threat. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In 27 games last season, Bland put up 6.7 points, 3.7 rebounds, 2.1 steals, 1.7 assists and 0.3 blocks per game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cedric Cobb added Bland to <a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2024/04/2026-newcomers-pt-2/">our list of 2026 Newcomers</a> back in April of this year, writing: <em>"Rihanna is solid all-around forward that contributes in multiple areas. She is a good rebounder and has very active hands-on defense. Bland has a good touch from the perimeter and will get more opportunities to show it in the future."</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->