Overlooked Senior Power Forwards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Colorado boasts plenty of frontcourt depth within the 2023 class, potentially revealing multiple x-factors at the high school level. These forwards possess grit as interior defenders, while leaving room for growth as a offensive hubs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='145437' first='Bailey' last='Williamson'] - Highlands Ranch</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The power forward will be a notable interior defender at roughly 6' tall. Williamson have proven capable fronting the post and deterring likesize matchups. The senior has shown promise on the interior as a post playmaker, either quickly going up for the turnaround or kicking it out should help arrive. Williamson typically seeks out low post positioning, working tirelessly to gain an advantage down low. Even while not guarding the ball, Williamson is ready to stunt a drive as a weak side help defender. One intriguing area of her game resides in her kick out passing, staying consistently aware of the open shooter. The power forward will join a talented Highlands Ranch group, going 21-5 last season and 9-0 within the Centennial League. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='495881' first='Kieran' last='McCormick'] - Mesa Ridge</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>McCormick will look to assert herself as double double threat for a Mesa Ridge group coming off of a 17-8 regular season. At roughly 5'10, the power forward proven herself as a dependable rebounder, posting 7.4 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 2.3 stocks per game. The forward has shown her potency on the glass, although she still has room to grow as a finisher around the rim. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='95234' first='Grace' last='Murtagh'] - Dakota Ridge</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Murtagh possesses notable defensive upside at 6'3, proving capable deterring shot attempts around the rim. The senior forward will have immediate impact on opponents looking to score in the paint, since you cannot teach height. She poses as an x-factor for a group looking to improve themselves from last season. Another area of intrigue resides in her two-way rebounding potential, likely helping this team on the glass. With her first year on varsity coming up, Murtagh still remains an x-factor both on our rankings and for Dakota Ridge. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='210326' first='Kristen' last='Lee'] - Arvada West</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lee will help Arvada West as a versatile defender, proving capable defending up to three positions. Standing at roughly 5'9, Lee possesses the strength necessary to battle with opposing forwards in the paint. On the other hand, the power forward has been capable stealing errant passes and poking away the ball from opposing ballhandlers. Although only posting 2.1 points and 1.8 rebounds last season, three seniors have departed, leaving room for Lee this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='118734' first='Miranda' last='Wiedeman'] - University</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wiedeman has shown potential as a volume rebounder for a very successful University group. Going 22-5 this past season, Wiedeman will serve as an influetial frontcourt piece, posting 5.5 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 2 steals per game through the 2021-22 season. The forward is adept leveraging space, notably within the pick and roll or on weak side actions. Anoter facet of her off-ball creation is from v-cuts across the paint, fooling opponents about her intended direction. The forward will be a key interior playmaker for this group.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->