Five Standout 2024 Forwards at Orlando Splash
Yanija Lawson 6’0 SF (FGB 2024 DW 16U ) Lawson is one of the most athletic forwards that I have seen at Splash and definitely in the 2024 class. She is a versatile player who can play on the inside…
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Continue ReadingYanija Lawson 6’0 SF (FGB 2024 DW 16U ) Lawson is one of the most athletic forwards that I have seen at Splash and definitely in the 2024 class. She is a versatile player who can play on the inside and the outside. On the inside she has power and explosiveness. On the outside, she is able to move her feet and keep players from driving. Defensively, Lawson has great speed and runs the court well. She has good jumping ability and there were several blocked shots where that was made apparent. She is a solid forward and is only going to get better.
LeighAnn Hanley LeighAnn Hanley 6'1" | PF Carrollwood Day | 2024 State FL 6’2 PF (Hoop Dreams 2023) Hanley is solid and powerful and also skilled on the blocks. She gets great position on offense, puts the defenser at a disadvantage and then poweres over them or through them. She runs the floor very well and really stood out in all facets of the game- offense, defense, rebounding, and in transition. Hanley is very good now and she is going to be a big time talent.
Sydney Roundtree Sydney Roundtree 6'0" | PF Bishop Kenny | 2024 State FL 6’0″ (ECU Family 2024). I only needed to see 3 plays from Roundtree to see the difference a few weeks can make. Roundtree played with a confidence that resonated off the court. In recent weeks the Junior forward has received offers from several major D1 schools from around the country. Roundtree is a special talent who is only scratching the surface of how good she can be. She ran down the court on one play and euro stepped from near the three point line and by the time she released the ball she was at the rim. It’s freakish athleticism that jumps out at you when you see her play.
Nyla Patrizio Nyla Patrizio 6'2" | C Cocoa | 2024 FL 2024 6’2″ F/C (ECU Richardson 2023). Patrizio really was a force on the inside in the Day 3 matchup I watched. She gave her squad a strong inside presence and had a relentless pursuit for the ball on the offensive glass. Her energy and effort really had an impact on the game. Patrizio also made some nice shots in the paint. She was impressive on the defensive end and did a good job of controlling the middle.
Clare Coyle Clare Coyle 6'1" | PF Bishop Kenny | 2024 State FL 2024 6’0″ F (ECU Family 2023). Coyle played well at Splash and really competed against some of the best 2023 talent in the country. Coyle is strong and lengthy, runs the court well, and knows how to track and rebound the ball. She had some nice drives to the basket and handles the ball well from her forward position. She is a threat to score on drives and in the mid range area. As a result she does a good job of finding open teammates for quality shots.