Upside Frontcourt Prospects

Finding quality frontcourt prospects is not always easy. Sometimes it just takes extra time for forwards and centers to develop. Players are learning how to use their frame and develop footwork after all. You also don’t see as many back to the basket prospects. Let’s dive into a group with some upside. [player_tooltip player_id="426236" first="Ashley" last="Hendricks"] - Berean Christian The production is noticeable for 2024 [player_tooltip player_id="426236" first="Ashley" last="Hendricks"]. The 6-foot-1 center averaged 17.5 points, 13.9 rebounds, 2.9 steals and 1.3 blocks per game while shooting 49 percent from the field. As a freshman, Hendricks averaged 11.4 points, 10.7 rebounds, 3.8 steals and 2.4 blocks per game while shooting 37 percent from the floor. Hendricks’ efficiency around the rim continues to improve. Overall, Berean Christian is 35-7 with her in the lineup. [player_tooltip player_id="426380" first="Unique" last="Horton"] - Somerset Academy Silver Palms I fully believe 2024 [player_tooltip player_id="426380" first="Unique" last="Horton"] will have a big junior season. The listed 6-foot-3 power forward is already a vacuum on the boards with her size and length. Furthermore, she continues to develop her post skill offensively. Horton is also athletic with or without the ball in transition. Overall, I expect her offensive production to rise as a junior. Horton averaged 6.7 points and ten boards per game last season. [player_tooltip player_id="346859" first="Sara" last="Blair"] - Dillard/GT Queens [player_tooltip player_id="346859" first="Sara" last="Blair"] might have as much upside as any post in South Florida. Why? Blair is 6-foot-5. Naturally, she will be tough to defend in the paint with her size. She will also be tough to move or box out with her frame. Just think about that assignment over 32 minutes. Blair will likely ware down her opponent. She will only get improve as she becomes more repetitive to the speed of the game. [player_tooltip player_id="352593" first="Maria" last="Garcia"] - Schoolhouse Prep 2023 [player_tooltip player_id="352593" first="Maria" last="Garcia"] has a nice array of production. The 6-foot power forward/center can finish through her power around the paint. Moreover, she can score off putbacks because of her size. Garcia is also a solid passer with her back to the basket. Her ability to solidify her spot around the paint gives her options as an offensive player. For any South Florida Prep Girls Hoops news or information...please contact Michael Costeines @Steins_23 on Instagram or follow him on Twitter @Mungertown_Mike23.