2025 Rankings: Front Court Featured

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2025 class is loaded with front court talent. These are my top featured front court players in the class of 2025.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>6'0 F McKenzie Buckner (Betty Fairfax): Buckner is one of the best post prospects that I've seen in a long time. She has good size, length and skills. Buckner is also capable of bringing the ball up the floor and utilizes a sweet behind the back dribble to elude defenders in transition. Offensively, Buckner is best with her back to the basket. If she seals her opponent, its game-over. Buckner also has the ability to knock down shots from the perimeter, which creates an even bigger advantage for herself in the half-court. Defensively, she does a really good job of walling up and blocking shots. Buckner also rebounds the ball well and looks to kick the ball up the floor to a guard to initiate her teams transition offense. As a freshman, Buckner averaged 13pts and 10rbs a game. Buckner is a big-time post prospect in the class of 2025 and a must name to know as she climbs the rankings as one of the best in Arizona. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>5'9 W/F Diannalynn Howell (Betty Fairfax): Howell is as tough and physical as it comes in a post prospect in the class of 2025. She rebounds the ball exceptionally well and finishes through contact in the paint. Howell is a player that doesn't shy away from contact which in return makes her an elite defender in the post. As a freshman Howell averaged 11pts and 9rbs a game. Howell is the definition of toughness in the game of basketball and is a player you need on your team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>5'10 W/F [player_tooltip player_id='558897' first='Alexa' last='Simpson'] (Saguaro): Simpson is an elite athlete in the class of 2025. She is long, skilled and explosive. Simpson is off to a hot start in the new season. She is averaging 22.5pts/6.5rbs a game so far with no signs of slowing down. Simpson is as electric as it comes with the ball in her hands. She is exceptional at taking her opponent off the dribble and finishing at the rim. Simpson's length allows her to jump passing lanes and create deflections for steals. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>5'10 W/F [player_tooltip player_id='530987' first='Navae' last='Guidry'] (Mesquite): Guidry is another athletic prospect in the class of 2025. She is fast, skilled and tough. Guidry is an exceptional rebounder and does a really job at going and getting the ball off the rim. She is capable of scoring in the paint, from the perimeter and taking her opponent off the dribble for easy baskets. Guidry is currently offering 11pts and 8rbs a game for her Mesquite squad.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>5'11 C [player_tooltip player_id='339067' first='Janessa' last='Barcello'] (Ridgeline Academy): Barcello is a good post prospect in the class of 2025. She is capable of averaging a double-double on any given night. Barcello can score in the paint as well as from the perimeter. She is really good at defending in the post as she is faster than a lot of her post opponents. Barcello is currently averaging 11pts, 8rbs, and 3 stls a game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->