Gateway Challenge: Class of 2025 Forwards

Prep Girls Hoops Missouri takes a look at some of the top Class of 2025 forwards from last weekend’s USJN Gateway Challenge in St Louis. &nbsp; <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-412527" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/04/2A563546-B873-4C6E-A75D-C3FA21415586.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /> [player_tooltip player_id="302391" first="Reagan" last="Howe"] (Southeast Dynasty 15U): A 6’0 lefty forward from xx who is very solid around the basket. She has good moves inside and she can also operate out of the high post with her ability to pass the ball or make a move off the dribble. &nbsp; &nbsp; <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-427516" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/05/61262206-A1EC-434A-A8BF-35F0AB6D3EA1.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /> Syrae Stemmons (MO Phenom 15U-Bell): A 5’11" 2025 forward from Hickman who is an excellent athlete and plays with a high motor every minute she’s on the floor. She is constantly running the floor in transition and she’s a very active rebounder who gets out of her own area. She also got out on the break and scored on a few coast to coast dashes on the dribble. &nbsp; &nbsp; <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-427127" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/05/7B328FCC-0552-4A3C-9039-1DC869058621.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /> Samantha Colvin (Missouri Mavericks): A 6’0" 2025 forward from Lindbergh who displayed an impressive game in the low post. She knew how to establish her position inside and seal defenders very well. She had a nice touch inside and she also stepped out and hit a jumper from the high post. She also displayed good passing skills out of the post to open shooters and cutters. &nbsp; &nbsp; <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-410211" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/04/0925B8FD-5B80-4C58-BD8D-555A8032366A.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /> Audrey Blaine (MO Phenom 15-Stone): A 5’9" forward from St. Dominic who may be undersized inside, but she gets a lot done against taller players because of her activity and know-how. Her footwork is good inside and she makes good use of fakes to score at the right angles. She is also a very active rebounder. &nbsp; &nbsp; Lanicia Parker (Earl Watson Academy 16U): A 5’10" small forward from North Kansas City who displayed her athleticism with some nice slashing drives to the basket for buckets. She has a good burst along with good body control and used the glass very effectively to finish. She operated well in traffic with some good step-throughs and euro-steps to get to the basket. She was very active on the boards with a quick second jump. &nbsp; &nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id="425234" first="Nyah" last="Strupp"] (MO Phenom 15U-Stone): A 5’11" forward from Rock Bridge who does an excellent job of playing off of two feet. She makes good jump stops in the lane to stay on balance to score in traffic. She was also a very good interior passer who threaded a few needles through traffic. &nbsp; &nbsp; <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-429305" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/05/655CEB42-F3CE-487D-A7C6-57C82E24684B.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /> Lilyan Landers (Southeast Dynasty 15U): A 6’1" forward from Scott City who has a blue collar style of play that is very effective. She is a very good rebounder who can use her strength to grab boards in heavy traffic. There could be three people grabbing for the ball and she will come away with it consistently. She has a nice up-and-under move in the post and she can score with both hands inside. &nbsp; Amelia Sherrill (TC Hoops 15U): A 5’11" forward from St. Paul Lutheran who is physically strong around the basket with her ability to establish her position and score on a very effective drop step. She has a finishing touch inside and she can also make her free throws. She can also rebound and block shots on the defensive end.