2024 Forwards Stepping Up

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Versatility is a necessity among forwards, these prospects display valuable skill sets translating to both ends of the floor. Either by crashing the glass or making a high volume of jump shots, these are few notably productive names to know.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='720580' first='Remy' last='Tolar'] - Fairview</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tolar has proven to be highly active on the defensive end, swatting away shots and hustling for rebounds at a high volume. Averaging a double double last season, the forward is a noteworthy hustle player on both ends of the floor, for reference, 6.7 defensive rebounds to 3.7 offensive rebounds. On the offensive side, Tolar is an impactful scorer inside the arc under a variety of circumstances. She can find a likesize matchup in the post, proving strong while turning the corner for a layup. Other ways she scores is on drives, typically getting to her left hand, where she has the ability to finish high arcing layups at the rim. Should opponents cut off the lane, Tolar does well stepping into the short mid-range pull-up, above contests if necessary. The incoming senior is a sturdy 5'11 forward, who looks to bring constant production in her final season at Fairview.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='216737' first='McKenzie' last='Wood'] - Mullen</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wood is a strong shooting guard who is a valuable shooter along the perimeter. Although an excellent shooter off the catch, Wood demonstrates unique strength at her position. She has no trouble finishing around the rim through contact, notably with either hand. Typically getting downhill off of cuts, the guard is certainly a proactive off-ball scoring threat. Another facet to Wood's game is her defensive mindset, showing full willingness to take charges in traffic. At 5'10, colleges should have Wood on their radar, given her translatable skills at the next level.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='322873' first='Kendra' last='Ritzmann'] - Pomona</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ritzmann brings plenty of versatility across the board, truly a jack of all trades prospect. At roughly 5'10 the small forward is highly impactful on the defensive end, producing a double double throughout her junior season. She is an especially mobile threat on the glass, rarely staying in one place once the shot is off. Ritzmann's timing helps her grab rebounds, perfectly placing her position to get up higher than opponents. Although effective on defense, Ritzmann brings a diverse portfolio on offense, capable of bringing the ball and initiating plays. Especially effective at beating opponents with her first step, as the small forward has especially quick acceleration while attacking downhill. With the graduations of multiple impactful seniors, Ritzmann will be at the forefront of this group through her senior season.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='331176' first='Reagan' last='Lentell'] - Chaparral</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lentell is an intriguing prospect due to her shooting upside and positional length at roughly 6' tall. The incoming senior has the potential to be a tough matchup along the perimeter, capable of knocking down threes off the catch or even stepping into those shots when confident. Her continued growth along the perimeter will be worth tracking, given the few prospects with her range and height. Defensively, Lentell's wide reach makes her an effective help side defender when in position.&nbsp; An area of notable upside is her potential to relocate for jumpers either from off-ball movement or after crashing the offensive glass.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->