Evaluation Series: Hanna Tjernberg

VERSATILE FORWARD: Hanna Tjernberg

Hanna Tjernberg
6'3" 2026 | Forward
Sweden U15, U16 & U18 National Team
Academy: RIG Luleå Elite Academy | AAU: Exodus Europe

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At 6’3”, Hanna Tjernberg is a product of Sweden’s RIG Luleå Elite Academy, she has consistently produced at the international level, representing her country across the U15, U16, and U18 national teams. Her experience against high-level European competition and her success with Exodus Europe on the AAU circuit make her one of the most intriguing international recruits of her class.

Her skill set blends size, versatility, and competitiveness. She impacts both ends of the floor—scoring inside and out, defending multiple positions, and rebounding with authority—while showcasing the basketball IQ expected from a player with extensive FIBA international experience.

Evaluation

Strengths

• Intangibles – Toughness, international experience, leadership presence
• Offense – Inside-out scoring ability | Effective mid-range shooter | Skilled passer at her size
• Tools – 6’3” frame, length, positional versatility
• Defense – Rim protection | Switchable defender on wings and forwards | High motor on the glass

Skill Evaluation

Inside-Out Scoring Versatility
Tjernberg excels at using her length and touch around the rim, while also possessing a reliable mid-range jumper and improving perimeter shot. Her ability to put the ball on the floor against slower forwards creates mismatches, and she has shown comfort finishing through contact.

Defensive Versatility & Rebounding
Her 6’3” frame, wingspan, and mobility allow her to guard multiple positions. Whether protecting the paint or switching onto perimeter players, she brings defensive stability. On the boards, she is relentless, using positioning and strength to consistently control the glass.

International Experience & IQ
Hanna’s years with Sweden’s youth national teams have accelerated her development. She reads the game well, adapts to different styles of play, and brings composure in high-pressure settings—skills that translate immediately to high-major basketball.

Competitive Pedigree

Her résumé is filled with high-level competition—EYBL events with Exodus Europe, European Championships with Sweden, and daily development at RIG Luleå, one of the most respected academies in Scandinavia. Few 2026 forwards combine this level of exposure with consistent production.

Recruiting Outlook

Hanna is on the radar of multiple Power 5 programs in the U.S., as well as professional opportunities in Europe. With her size, versatility, and proven international track record, she profiles as a high-major prospect capable of impacting the game immediately at the next level. Expect her recruitment to rise significantly as more programs see her against U.S. competition with Exodus Europe.

BTN Scouting Summary

Hanna Tjernberg checks every box for a modern forward—size, mobility, skill versatility, and international pedigree. Her combination of rebounding, defense, and inside-out scoring makes her a priority recruit for top-level programs, and she continues to show that her ceiling is still climbing.