Player Rankings Update: 2024 Stock Rising Forwards
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Riley Simmons GA #32 SF #7 HEIGHT 6'0" POS SF CLASS 2024 View Profile Riley Simmons Twitter State: Georgia School: Cherokee Up from No. 44Simmons’ stock is on the move after being inserted into the starting lineup as a junior. …
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Continue ReadingUp from No. 44Simmons’ stock is on the move after being inserted into the starting lineup as a junior. Riley holds value in many different areas. She’s a strong, sturdy 6-foot, capable of banging down low for rebounds and scoring on putbacks. Where Riley really separates herself is with her shooting touch. She is a knockdown three-point shooter that has also improved her off the dribble game. Simmons is blossoming into a real three-level scorer, becoming more than just a premier stretch-four, but holding upside as a possible full-time wing. Riley should be high atop D-II wish lists and could possibly find herself on D-I radars with a strong summer.
Up from No. 47The double-double machine is incredibly springy with an elite nose for the ball. Grace cleans up misses and will score on second and third chances. She gets off the ground quickly with second leaps, beating opponents to rebounds. Ridley can attack some off the dribble and is growing her jump shot range. D-II programs have already offered. It’s hard to believe Ridley is only a junior. It feels like she’s been dominating Northwest Georgia and setting records for more than just three years.
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Up from No. 65Reed is an intriguing post prospect that has drawn interest from D-III programs and high academic D-II schools. Megan is physical on the low block, utilizing quality footwork with her back to the basket. She embraces contact when she goes to score, but also has a finesse side of her game, able to routinely hit mid-range jumpers and even stretch the floor to the three-point line. Megan is a reliable rebounder and is a solid rim protector.
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Up from No. 85I think more schools will start putting Kaden McCorvey Kaden McCorvey 5’11” | PF North Paulding | 2024 State GA on their recruiting boards this offseason. She is a really good low post scorer that has a variety of moves and knows how to finish around the rim. McCorvey rebounds the ball at a high level and blocks a handful of shots. Kaden has a soft touch from the mid-range that helps loosen up defenses.
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Up from No. 94India has undeniable size. She is long and strong. McIntosh hits the glass hard and alters shots inside. She’s averaging 6.3 points, 9.4 rebounds and 1.8 blocks per game.
Up from No. 108Moving to Veterans from Tattnall Square, Rionna is reemerging as a serious prospect. While she needs to add some weight to her wiry thin frame, Byrd is tough in the paint. She collects rebounds at their highest point for putbacks. Rionna does a nice job playing through contact for her size. She is mobile, able to run the floor and sometimes attack with the dribble. Rionna will shoot the mid-range jumper. Byrd’s defense results in deflections and blocked shots.