2024 Stock Rising Forwards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2024 rankings were updated last week, and we saw quite a few athletes raise their stock over their junior seasons.  Let's take a look at some of the forwards who jumped in the rankings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["412215"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":606581,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003cp class=u0022p1u0022u003eIcyss Storm had a dominant season for Grace Christian.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eShe has been a proficient offensive player on the block with her post moves.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eShe can seal off her opponents, use power dribbles and up and under moves, and score some points off the entry pass.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eThis season, she has been expanding the floor knocking down midrange jumpers and running things from the high post whether she attacks the basket or finds her open teammates underneath the basket.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eShe was the leading scorer for her team in the state championship game, and she is sure to add many rebounds each game on both ends of the 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class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eShe is tough getting rebounds on both ends of the court, and she's aggressive driving the ball to the hoop.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eShe reads her opponents well knowing how to jump into passing lanes to grab steals.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eShe can knock down shots from deep, 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the block.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eShe has long range shooting the ball being able to step outside the perimeter to knock down her shot.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eShe is a tough rebounder, too, doing whatever it takes to get the board.u003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["326208"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"u003cp class=u0022p1u0022u003eGracynn Gough is a major reason why I think Charlotte Catholic has the best front court in the state.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eShe outworks everyone who has to guard her on the block making sure to seal them off to be the only one to catch the pass.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eShe has been absolutely on a tear knocking down her three point shot, too, taking advantage of players who give her too much space around the perimeter.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eShe is also an excellent hype woman celebrating her teammates and her own victories that help the team win all of their games.u003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":4,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64135954873cc"} /-->