New 2024 Rankings Top Forwards and Post Players

Prep Girls Hoops Missouri recently released its newly updated Class of 2024 rankings. We conclude our positional breakdowns with a look at the top forwards and post players in the new rankings.   [player_tooltip player_id='194406' first='Breona' last='Hurd'] (Waynesville): The 6'2" Virginia commit has a size and versatility to excel just about anywhere on the floor. She enjoyed another big season as she averaged 27 points, 13 rebounds, three assists and three steals a game while shooting 52 percent from the field. She can also facilitate and be a playmaker with her ball handling and passing skills.   [player_tooltip player_id='194411' first='Kendall' last='Puryear'] (Blue Springs South): The 6'3" Purdue commit is a force inside as one of the top post players in the state. She can dominate in the point with her size and strength and she can also operate from the high post. She averaged 15.9 points and 9.5 rebounds a game this past season.   [player_tooltip player_id='202666' first='Summer' last='Yancy'] (Raytown): The dynamic 6'0" forward excels at the game with her athleticism and a great motor that never stops. She led Raytown to the third-place finish in the Class 6 state tournament. She has picked up a number of Division I scholarship offers in recent weeks. She averaged 15.6 points, 9.0 rebounds and 2.3 steals a game.   [player_tooltip player_id='194395' first='Kaylynn' last='Janes'] (Incarnate Word Academy): The 5'11" small forward is a versatile talent that helped the Red Knights to a Class 6 state title and an undefeated record. She scored a game-high 19 points and hit five 3-pointers in the state championship game. She averaged eight points and three rebounds a game while shooting 40 percent from 3-point range.   [player_tooltip player_id='194413' first='Adalyn' last='Koelling'] (Helias): A 6'1" forward who recently gave a commitment to Murray State. She is an excellent perimeter shooter who can knock down 3-pointers in transition and off the pick and pop. She is a very good rebounder and she also has the playmaking skills to be a facilitator when she has to.   [player_tooltip player_id='194412' first='Regan' last='Williams'] (Park Hill South): A 6'2" forward who played a big role in South's excellent 26-4 season with her overall versatility. She is a strong all-purpose player as she can handle the ball, rebound, pass and get buckets from different spots from the floor. She averaged 10.5 points, 6.9 rebounds and 2.1 steals a game.   [player_tooltip player_id='255532' first='Kylie' last='Scott'] (Carl Junction): A versatile 6'3" forward who helped lead Carl Junction to a runner-up finish in the Class 5 state tournament. She is excellent in the low post, but she can also excel on the perimeter with her ability to handle the ball and pass with great skill. She facilitates offense very well. She averaged 13.5 points and 8.8 rebounds. She is also a force on defense at nearly three blocks a game.   [player_tooltip player_id='424401' first='Ai'Naya' last='Williams'] (Cardinal Ritter): A 6'2" forward who is a prime scoring threat in the low post. She has good footwork and she can execute a variety of moves to get buckets. She can also knock down the high post jumper. She averaged 14.6 points and eight rebounds while shooting 51 percent from the field. She has received numerous Division I scholarship offers.   [player_tooltip player_id='255498' first='Alyssa' last='Joyner'] (West Plains): A 6'1" forward who stepped into a lead role as a junior and led the Lady Zizzers to a return trip to the Class 5 Final Four, where they finished in third place. She can step out and hit 3-pointers in addition to her ability to score in the low post. She averaged 16 points and seven rebounds while shooting 51 percent from the field and 43 percent from 3-point range.   [player_tooltip player_id='207150' first='Rory' last='Conboy'] (Lindbergh): A 6'0" forward who is a hard-working player in the post who can also handle the ball beat defenders off the dribble. She averaged 12.9 points, 10 points and three steals a game. She has received scholarship offers from schools at different levels.   [player_tooltip player_id='299460' first='Maggie' last='Collins'] (Platte Valley): The 6'1" forward has been a dominant force in the Class 1 ranks since her freshman year when she led Platte Valley to a pair of state championships. She averaged more than 20 points and 10 rebounds a game to lead her team to a third-place finish in the Class 1 state tournament.   [player_tooltip player_id='194421' first='Ashtyn' last='Klusmeyer'] (Hickman): A 6'2" forward who is matchup problem with her overall skill set. She is an excellent offensive threat in the low post with her footwork and a variety of moves to create offense inside. She can also play the Stretch 4 role with her ability to knock down the 3-pointer.   [player_tooltip player_id='350196' first='Bailey' last='Boulay'] (Eureka): A 6'0" forward who can handle the ball on the perimeter and play the Stretch 4 role with her 3-point shooting ability. She averaged 11.8 points, 4.9 rebounds and 2.7 rebounds a game while making 65 3-pointers. She led the Wildcats to a 23-9 record and a Final Four berth in the Class 6 state tournament.

Prep Girls Hoops Missouri recently released its newly updated Class of 2024 rankings. We conclude our positional breakdowns with a look at the top forwards and post players in the new rankings.