Texas Live Period: Top Forwards

Ashley Clark

May 4, 2019 @ 11:42 AM

Constant activity on the floor helps to aid the flow of the team. A team that has a solid “inside player that can move really well increases the stock of the team. Looking at the type of “inside players” in a game, forwards are being analyze today. Generally, forwards are more mobile than the Center. All of these ladies are very active and mobile within their position. Playing with high energy, executing roles, and performing moves to create, Top Forwards from the Texas Live period.   TOP Forwards #23 Kendra Gillispie, Sophomore, 6’1, Norman HS, OKC Lions Elite Very active on the offensive end. Plays inside and outside of the paint but often outside of the paint. Comfortable around the short corner and on the perimeter. A threat in pushing the ball up the floor with ease and breaks down defenders in the process. #0 Olivia Clayton, Junior, 6’3, Checotah HS, OK Swarm 17U BlueStar David Due to her length and height, she can play a solid Center if needed. On the other hand, due to her length and body type, she can also be a power forward. Her mobility can also provide her a chance to become a stretch 4 player. #21 Mikaela Hall, Sophomore, 6’0, Lawton IKE, OK Swish Lives in the short corner...has plenty of moves to execute at short corner off the drive. Intense and physical as she drives. Not afraid to embrace all contact on her moves, as she drives towards the basket and as she finishes. #25 Darianna Littlepage Buggs, Freshman, 6’1, Forward, Classen SAS, THSS Mavs Elite Plays anywhere inside of the perimeter and can do some damage. Her length and skill ability allow her to bypass many opponents. It was great to see her branching outside of the perimeter to add to improve guard skills, witnessing more outside shots than she normally shoots.   Follow us on all social media platforms at @PGHOklahoma for news, updates, events and more!!