Positon Spotlight: Forwards

William Sykes

July 29, 2020 @ 07:55 PM

In today’s era of basketball, the forward has transformed into a position that can be manipulated in so many ways. Terms such as "point forward" and "stretch forward" have become normalized in both lineups and game plans. Below are some forwards that are able to be truly dynamic for their squads. <ol> <li>[player_tooltip player_id="136420" first="Koi" last="Sims"] - Rising Senior, Archbishop Spalding Sims has the blueprint of a traditional forward while still fitting the mold of a stretch forward. In her junior campaign, Sims averaged a double double in the form of 13.7 PPG and 10.4 RPG. She also is able to the stretch the floor offensively by shooting a respectable 38% average from 3-point land. Look for Sims to maintain the same level of production for her senior season.</li> <li>Ayannah Matthews - Rising Senior, Meade Matthews is a reliable and consistent two way forward for Meade’s program. Last season, Matthews averaged 10.6 PPG, 7.6 RPG (with more than half being defensive rebounds), and 2.3 SPG. Matthews can be a defensive anchor for her program this upcoming season, so keep your antennas raised for her.</li> <li>[player_tooltip player_id="163679" first="Neah" last="Henry"] - Rising Senior, Forest Park Henry has developed into a multifaceted player this past season for Forest Park. She was able to average 16.4 PPG on 56% shooting from the field, 9.3 RPG, and 3.6 SPG. It is clear to see that Henry classifies as a traditional forward, but far exceeds the expectations that come with being a traditional forward. Look for Henry to hit the ground running this upcoming season.</li> <li>[player_tooltip player_id="136405" first="Kayla" last="Cabbagestalk"] - Rising Senior, Chesapeake Cabbagestalk is proven to be a highly efficient two way forward that has come into her own. Last season, she held an average of 16 PPG, 8.1 RPG, and 5.3 SPG. It is clear that she is able to dictate any game on both ends of the court with little difficulty. Look for Cabbagestalk to keep this level of efficiency up for her senior season.</li> </ol>