AZ’s Best: Top SF’s in the Class of 2026 (Part 1)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We will now break down the top small forwards in the Class of 2026 here in Arizona.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>So far, we have covered some of the state's top <a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2024/09/azs-best-top-26-point-guards-to-watch-part-2/">point guards</a> and <a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2024/09/azs-best-top-centers-in-the-class-of-2026-part-1/">centers</a>, so now we'll go in between positions and focus on the wings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These are the top six incoming juniors who play the small forward position. It's a deep and talented group with several skills wings who possess size, speed, and versatility on the perimeter. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["603672"],"_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-66fc7259f37ed"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bhesania comes in ranked as our top small forward in her class. The 5'11" rising junior plays for Sandra Day O'Connor and had herself quite the sophomore season and summer entering what should be a huge year for her. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>She has one of the best all-around games in the state and put that on full display during her sophomore season at Sandra Day O'Connor. In 30 games, she averaged 14.0 points, 5.4 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 2.2 steals, and 0.5 blocks per game on 45% shooting from the field. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>She connected on 30% of her threes, and that will be an aspect of her game to watch this upcoming season. The 3rd overall-ranked player in the Class of 2026 is due for a monster junior season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["608219"],"_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-66fc7259f3865"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Burcar is one of the top-ranked players in the state, and she is poised for a big junior season at Perry in 2024-25. The 2nd ranked small forward stands 5'10" and has displayed versatility in her game on the wing.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Burcar appeared in 21 games for Perry, averaging 14.0 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.8 steals, and 0.8 blocks per game. Her well-rounded game is evident on the stat sheet, stuffing it across the board. She also shot 45% from the field. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We expect her to have a big junior season for Perry. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["614984"],"_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-66fc7259f38b2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Woodberry is our 3rd-ranked small forward in the Class of 2026 and enters her junior year primed for a breakout season for McClintock.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Woodberry is one of the top scorers in the state and should display that yet again this season. As a sophomore, she averaged 21.4 points per game on a ridiculous 59% shooting clip. Woodberry also chipped in with 2.7 rebounds and 2.3 steals per contest in 21 games played for McClintock last season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We will be monitoring her game closely this season as she's due for a breakout season coming off a strong summer. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["758872"],"_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-66fc7259f38fb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Marian Santos Mas is a six-foot forward who is entering her junior year ranked as our 4th-best small forward. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">She attends Kellis High, where she had a strong sophomore season and summer and looks to build on it this year. Our <a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2024/04/rankings-update-top-2026-small-forwards/">Cedric Cobb recently featured her here</a>: "Luz is one whose momentum picked up during the end of the season and should carry on to club ball. Her perimeter shot is more consistent so that makes her an even tougher cover now."</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We will be keeping tabs on the long, versatile forward as the season progresses. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["749670"],"_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-66fc7259f394b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mulvanny is another small forward with size, standing at six feet tall. She enters her junior year for Dream City Christian looking to build off the positive momentum she generated. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In 25 games a season ago, Mulvanny averaged 7.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 1.1 steals, and 0.5 blocks per game on 32% shooting from the field. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In a larger role as a junior, expect her to see an uptick in all of these categories across the board.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["758879"],"_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-66fc7259f3997"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Overlock rounds out our part one of the small forwards in the junior class, joining her teammate [player_tooltip player_id='603672' first='Audrey' last='Bhesania'] on the list. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 5'10" forward played in 19 games for Sandra Day O'Connor as a sophomore. She averaged 7.5 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.5 steals and 0.2 blocks per game on 37% shooting. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The rising junior should take on a larger role this season and showcase her versatile game on the wing. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->