2026 Rankings: 4 Spring Standout Forwards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are four forwards who made a big mark on their spring seasons and should be on college radars as they prep for big senior seasons and the upcoming live period.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["435687"],"_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-6849ae8fd1db4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">An impact player on both ends, Edwards can high-point boards and defend the rim while providing dynamic offensive play. She's a unique post who can bang inside, shrug defenders off, and be a factor on the offensive glass while showcasing efficient shot-making from each level. She blends smoothness with power and put together another big spring for the Greyhounds.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["999662"],"_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-6849ae8fd1e0b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Gibbons showed there is a lot to like about her game this spring. She can play around the rim on both ends, finishing with both hands, defending the rim, and running the floor. She passes out of the post well and can step out to knock down some shots from behind the arc. And while she has shown some great versatility and ability to extend out from the paint, she still focuses on being a big factor around the rim.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1226314"],"_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-6849ae8fd1e50"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A very well-rounded wing, Petramalo displays a potent combination of tough rebounding and scoring from different levels. She has a good stroke out to three-point range, the touch to hit some shorter jumpers, and can make some key passes off her drives. At the Battle in the [program_tooltip program_id='713343' first='Emerald' last='City'], she made a great find over the defense to [player_tooltip player_id='925070' first='Brandi' last='Stanford'] after breaking pressure late in their game against [program_tooltip program_id='715288' first='Spokane' last='Legacy'] that led to the game-winning bucket.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1138298"],"_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-6849ae8fd1e92"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hernandez is a pretty versatile post who can be a big factor from the high post. She has great vision to find players behind the defense, is consistently able to knock down the free throw line jumper and put it on the floor to attack the hoop after facing up in the middle. She can also step out to knock down a few shots from the perimeter and succeeds in making quick decisions with her touches.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->