Top Small Forwards in Colorado’s Class of 2021: Part II

As things start to slowly open back up, we have some very talented small forwards who are itching to get back in the gym to play. These players are not only excited to develop and improve this summer but excited about showing what they can do on the court to add stock to their recruiting process. In the era of playing positionless basketball, we take a look at five more very talented small forwards in Colorado who can impact games in a number of different ways. &nbsp; <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="153014" first="Karissa" last="Lukasiewcz"] (Valor Christian)</strong> Lukasiewcz (5'11) is playing on one of the top teams in Colorado and has been a great addition to the team with her ability to knock down shots consistently. She does well in the mid-range and is an able 3-point shooter, stretching the defense. She averaged 6.9 points per game on 79 for 157 (50 percent) from the field as a junior in 2019-20.  Lukasiewcz is the fourth leading scorer on her team, scoring nearly 200 points last season. She also averaged 3.9 rebounds, two assists and 1.4 steals per game. With her ability to stretch teams out, she is shot 19 for 51 (37 percent) from behind the arc last winter. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="134339" first="Jordynn" last="Conner"] (Denver East)</strong> Conner (5'10) has had to be one of the leaders on a young roster for Denver East and she is one of the most improved players in her class at her position. In her first high school season, Conner she only put up 3.2 points per game. As a sophomore, she averaged 6.3 points. As she continues to develop and improve, Conner can be something special at both ends of the floor. This past year, she averaged 12.2 points per game while going 74 for 177 (42 percent) from the field. Conner also averaged 9.5 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 2.9 steals per game. She does well in transition and attacks the rim with great touch. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="116776" first="Alexa" last="Dominguez"] (Mullen)</strong> Dominguez (5'8) is a player who thrives with her ability to knock down shots in the mid-range. She moves her feet on the defensive end and keeps her assignment in front of her. Dominguez will do the little things on the floor to make her stand out at both ends of the floor. She averaged 5.6 points, 5.7 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.9 steals per game, and Dominguez is efficient when she is on the floor, shooting 65 for 157 (41 percent) from the field last season. This is a player who continues to add value to her game and her stock is rising, evidenced by a recent uptick in interest and official offers this summer. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="116818" first="Samantha" last="Jones"] (Regis Jesuit)</strong> Jones (6'0) has been improving her game each year, playing on a team that has a talented roster. She has been showing can she score inside-and-outside, and will play a major role for Regis Jesuit this upcoming winter. Jones moves her feet well, establishes great post positioning and is an exceptional athlete. She averaged 10.9 points on 119-for-210 (57 percent) shooting from the field and also averaged 5.7 rebounds per game last season. Battling in the post, Jones led the Raiders in field goal percentage at 57 percent in 201920 and also put up a season-high 25 points against Ponderosa, going 5 for 7 from long range in the game. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="145397" first="Tyler" last="Whitlock"] (Holy Family)</strong> Averaging 9.7 points per game, Whitlock (5'11) was second on her team in scoring last year. Helping the Tigers reach the championship game in Class 4A, she is a versatile player that can score in a variety of ways and will do whatever it takes to help her team succeed. She shot 91 for 200 (46 percent) from the field in 2019-20 and has good change of pace when it comes to finishing in transition. Whitlock also averaged 6.1 rebounds, three assists and 4.3 steals per game. A capable shooter from behind the arc where she went 27 for 75 (36 percent) last winter, Whitlock also has great anticipation, does well getting her hands in the passing lines to force turnovers and affects the game with her athleticism as one of the more dynamic players on the Tigers' roster.