Forwards To Watch in 2026

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>All across California there's been a number of forwards that ended 2025 incredibly well. Multiple unsigned upperclassmen continue to draw eyes, while the class of 2029 is beginning to make their mark. Check out below what forwards caught our eye around the state as we transition into 2026 and league play! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1257264"],"_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-695ddb721d140"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ended 2025 with a phenomenal showing and all tourney performance at the West Coast Jamboree. Continues to show the ability to score from multiple levels. Very fluid looking jumper + showing more confidence and quicker release off the catch. Increased threat from behind the 3 point line so far this season. Very quick first step for her size and length; efficient finisher at the rim. Shows ability to guard on the perimeter and rotate and protect the rim. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["644220"],"_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-695ddb721d1b9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Dominant force so far in her senior season. Four (and counting) 30 point games + averaging a double/double. Long, lengthy, athletic dynamic forward that protects the rim and can keep the ball in front off a switch. Stretch forward that can face up, put the ball on the floor and attack. Multi level scorer that is knocking down from deep off the bounce and catch. Balanced feet around the rim + a soft touch. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1251611"],"_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-695ddb721d209"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Underrated 2027 we've got added to our 2027 watchlist to keep an eye on! Consistent double/double machine with a soft touch and high motor. Multi level scorer that does a great job facing up and attacking + has a high release and the ability to get her jumper off with limited space. Seals and uses her size well around the rim. Finishes well thru contact on both sides of the rim. Rim protector. High motor/hard worker on the glass; consistently creates extra possessions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1277999"],"_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-695ddb721d255"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Recently returned in late December and had an immediate impact to help Riordan win a thriller over a talented Piedmont squad. Zion adds rim protection, rebounding and a dominate post presence that will be key for Riordan as they move into league play and beyond. Already holding multiple 4 year offers Zion is a force around the rim + does a great job rim running and scoring in transition. Protects the rim without fouling, cleans up the glass and creates extra possessions on the offensive end. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"TaNiya Paul","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2029","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'0u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12122","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Kennedy ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-695dddcec1718"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Long, athletic forward having an IMMEDIATE impact as a freshman already averaging a double/double (16ppg/15reb). Hard worker with a high ceiling that runs the floor and works super hard on the glass. Catches and finishes well around the rim + creates extra chances off her own misses. Potential to guard multiple positions and expand to the wing as her game and comfortability on the floor continues to develop. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->