As basketball embraces the philosophies of a positionless game, impact talent along the wing and in the post only becomes more valuable.
There's a group of high-level talent in this region that gets overlooked because the players don't dominate possessions or rack up highlights. But they're undoubtedly making a winning impact through timely buckets, defensive stops and more hustle plays.The next installment of our under-the-radar lists takes a look at some such wings and forwards in the 2026 class.
Only a few of these standouts are top scoring options on their teams. They may range from shooting guards who I nearly included in the guards list, to more traditional forwards, to even one post player. Some are Division 1 prospects and others will shine in Division 2 or 3. But all of them deserve more praise for how they affect the team game, and you'll notice versatility emerge as a key thread throughout.
Here are 10 players I've grown to appreciate for their two-way performance.
