2026 Showcase: Top Forwards
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On Saturday, November 6th I attended Justin Vargas 2026 Showcase at Chandler Prep in Chandler, AZ.
There were 28 players in attendance with four teams of 7 players on a team. Each team played each other one time and all the games were very competitive.
I don’t follow the middle school hoop scene, but many in attendance thought that there were many of the top 2026 players in the state that they knew of competing.
Here were the top forwards I viewed that I didn’t previously mention: (Many of the players are undecided where they will attend HS next year)
Brayden Barrett Brayden Barrett 6'5" | SF Millennium | 2026 State AZ Millennium
A bigger wing shooter with good size. He has range on his 3 and is a good passer. Once he drives it to the basket, he can score it with his left or right hand. He get on the glass to score on put backs and he will compliment Holmes well.
Matt Delgado Matt Delgado 6'5" | SG Boulder Creek | 2026 State AZ N/A (Pictured)
A high IQ forward with good length. He was one of the most unselfish players at the event. He is a very good passer for position and also found his spots to score. He smartly cuts to the basket, he can hit the 3 and scores it inside with some post moves. He rebounds well in his area and will block shots. He has the look of a future face-up 3/4.
Kaleo Mills Kaleo Mills 6'5" | SF Paradise Honors | 2026 State AZ Phhoenix Prep
Another long finesse wing with skill. He is best as a catch-3pt shooter and uses his length to rebound. He doesn’t use his wiggle a lot but is capable of getting downhill.
Dylan Coday PF/C 6’3 Millennium
A big post player has great size for an 8th grader. He is pretty good fundamentally and knows his way around the court. He doesn’t mind playing big and mixing it up inside. If he keeps on growing, he may turn into a tough center.
Cameron Storie PF 6’0 Catalina Foothills
A skilled forward can shoot it from mid to the 3pt line. He takes long strides to get to the basket to score it inside. He rebounds well in his area and the Tucson product should do well for the Falcons.
Jaguara Wirth PF 6’2 N/A
A wide load down low has some girth and strength to battle inside and bang to rebound. He is a little raw offensively, but he can score it on put backs and layups.