Final 2023 Rankings: Top Shooting Forwards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As PGH has now finalized the 2023 rankings, let's take a look at the top shooting forwards from this year's senior class. Three of these players are actually candidates for the 2023 Miss Kentucky Basketball award.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["173759"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Feltner has had one of the most impressive high school careers this state has seen. This season, she became the 4th player in KHSAA girl's basketball history to eclipse the 4,000 career point mark. She is a finalist for the 2023 Miss Kentucky Basketball award after finishing as the state's leading scorer the past two seasons. Feltner's stats are beyond impressive, but the stuff that doesn't show up on the stat sheet is what makes her particularly special. She is an excellent leader who acts as a coach on the floor. She is very vocal and she is constantly getting her teammates involved. Feltner will be a big addition to Belmont's team next season.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["164392"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"Holtman has also had a fantastic high school career. She has played many different roles for Ryle, but she has always handled her role so well. When she was younger and playing with some extremely talented upperclassmen, she made big contributions defensively while always being a solid piece of the puzzle offensively. When she needed to step up and be the leader after some of those players graduated, she filled that role seamlessly. Holtman has consistently worked on her game and has truly gotten better every single year. Now, she is ready to move onto the next level where she will play at the University of Cincinnati next season.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["158174"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"Thomas has lost 5 total games in the last two seasons combined, leading her team to the KHSAA Girls' Sweet 16 Championship this season. She truly can do a little bit of everything on the floor, but like the rest of her team, she is a team-first player. When her team needs her to score, she will do that. When they need her to get a stop defensively, she will do that. Thomas showed her value every time she stepped onto the floor. Despite playing with many other talented players, she was her team's leading scorer (18.2 PPG) and rebounder (5.8 RPG). Her percentages were even more impressive: 63.3% FG, 45.6% 3-PT FG, 81.4% FT. Thomas is a finalist for the 2023 Miss Kentucky Basketball award and will be playing for Murray State University next season.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["164385"],"_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":"Despite suffering a knee injury in a pre-season scrimmage that kept her out this season, [player_tooltip player_id='164385' first='Timberlynn' last='Yeast'] was still named a 2023 Miss Kentucky Basketball finalist for all of the things she accomplished in her high school career. She scored over 2,000 points and grabbed 1,000 rebounds in her time at Mercer County. Once she got hurt, you could always see her cheering on her teammates from the sideline. Yeast is extremely athletic and a very shifty player. She is an excellent defender, but she is just as valuable on the offensive end of the floor. While Yeast did not get to play her senior season, you can expect her to be ready to go next season as she suits up for Becky Burke at the University at Buffalo.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["164406"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"Thompson can really make things happen inside or out. She has good handles, she makes good passes, she can score at all 3 levels, and she can create for her teammates. She's got excellent size and strength, and she used that to her advantage game-in and game-out. When Thompson saw a mismatch, she could post up inside or make a strong drive to the hoop. She was able to finish through contact or knock down free throws. Thompson was constantly making good things happen for Whitefield and I have a feeling she will continue doing that next season at the University of the Cumberlands.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_5_player":["255502"],"_player_evaluations_5_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"West had to battle a lot of adversity throughout her high school career, but she can hang her head high with what she accomplished. After leading Male in scoring and rebounding last season, she had to shift to a different position this season. Despite the shift and having to play through illness in the beginning of the season, West was still her team's leading rebounder and 2nd leading scorer. She does a great job around the basket, fighting for rebounds and finishing at the rim, but she also can extend a defense with her ability to step out and knock down shots or drive to the rim. West will be playing for Asbury University next season.","_player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":6,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6410c449ae43f"} /-->