<strong>Top Bigs in Class 5A</strong>
<strong>2022 6-2 [player_tooltip player_id="118144" first="Kharyssa" last="Richardson"] – New Manchester</strong>
Auburn-commit. Do-everything forward. Strong punisher on the low block that can also create offense on the perimeter. Averaged 18.4 points, 11 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 2.8 steals and 3 blocks per game. Mismatch.
<strong>2022 6-3 [player_tooltip player_id="152652" first="Xaviera" last="Dyer"] – Maynard Jackson</strong>
Georgia State-commit. Erupted this offseason. Great athlete with excellent size and mobility. Pushes the ball up the floor. Shoots extremely well from the perimeter. Rebounds with authority.
<strong>2023 6-3 [player_tooltip player_id="154590" first="Samiah" last="Puckett"] – Griffin</strong>
Strong-bodied High Major recruit that averaged 15.5 points, 14.8 rebounds and 4 blocks. Has nice moves with her back to the basket.
<strong>2022 6-0 [player_tooltip player_id="210368" first="Erial" last="Owens"] – Hiram</strong>
Loves her mid-range jumper. Will shoot overtop of defenders in the post. Steady rebounder. Averaged 11.1 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.7 steals and 1.4 blocks.
<strong>2022 5-10 [player_tooltip player_id="210361" first="Kate" last="McBride"] – St. Pius X</strong>
Embry-Riddle Prescott-commit. Does the little things well. Blocks out and attacks rebounds. Scores around the rim and plays bigger than her listed height. Will battle for 50/50 balls and out physical bigger opponents.
<strong>2023 6-3 [player_tooltip player_id="263345" first="Caitlin" last="Staley"] – Greenbrier</strong>
Multiple Mid-Major to High Major programs have offered the shot blocker. Big body emerged as one of the state’s hottest prospects after averaging 8.7 points, 7.4 rebounds and 4.3 blocks.