Class of 2024 Forward Stand Outs in Orlando

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">By Michael Wholey 8/4/23 7:00 AM EST</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><em>Orlando was filled with talent in the back half of July, we take a look at some of the class of 2024 top forwards.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='397732' first='Zahariah' last='Jones']</strong> ([program_tooltip program_id='713590' first='[program_tooltip program_id='713590' first='[program_tooltip program_id='713590' first='[program_tooltip program_id='713590' first='[program_tooltip program_id='713590' first='[program_tooltip program_id='713590' first='FGB' last='']' last='']' last='']' last='']' last='']' last=''] Elite 17U Teal) 6'1 Forward – Class of 2024 &nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Jones was a bright spot for [program_tooltip program_id='713590' first='[program_tooltip program_id='713590' first='[program_tooltip program_id='713590' first='[program_tooltip program_id='713590' first='[program_tooltip program_id='713590' first='[program_tooltip program_id='713590' first='FGB' last='']' last='']' last='']' last='']' last='']' last=''] Elite 17U Teal in Orlando, giving them athleticism and strength in the front court.&nbsp; At 6'1, she was an active rebounder and ran the floor well.&nbsp; She can finish inside vs traffic and can step outside to 15 feet.&nbsp; Her energy and activity level are major positives.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Ka'Zariah Johnson</strong> ([program_tooltip program_id='713590' first='[program_tooltip program_id='713590' first='[program_tooltip program_id='713590' first='[program_tooltip program_id='713590' first='[program_tooltip program_id='713590' first='[program_tooltip program_id='713590' first='FGB' last='']' last='']' last='']' last='']' last='']' last=''] Elite 17U Teal) 6'1 Forward – Class of 2024 &nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Johnson was another 6-foot plus post player for [program_tooltip program_id='713590' first='[program_tooltip program_id='713590' first='[program_tooltip program_id='713590' first='[program_tooltip program_id='713590' first='[program_tooltip program_id='713590' first='[program_tooltip program_id='713590' first='FGB' last='']' last='']' last='']' last='']' last='']' last=''] Elite 17U Teal.&nbsp; Johnson has a long wingspan and mainly affects the game with her rebounding ability and shot blocking.&nbsp; She has the ability to post up with her back to basket but likes to face up from the mid post and high post.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Taira Mabyre-Drouet</strong> ([program_tooltip program_id='713522' first='Miami' last='Suns'] South 17U Mompremier) 6'1 Forward – Class of 2024</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">At 6'1, <strong>Taira Mabyre-Drouet</strong> stood out for her activity.&nbsp; As I saw her play several games, she ran the floor hard, chased down loose balls and 50/50 balls, and runs the floor hard.&nbsp; Her energy and activity level are major positives for a front court player.&nbsp; She was much improved since the last time I saw her, which is great for her stock to be rising and is a sleeper in the class of 2024.&nbsp; Coach Boozer has done a great job with post player development at Miami Senior High School and it looks like <strong>Taira Mabyre-Drouet </strong>is continuing that tradition.<strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">#<strong>[player_tooltip player_id='426363' first='Gianna' last='Vindigni']</strong> ([program_tooltip program_id='713522' first='Miami' last='Suns'] South 17U Mompremier) 5'11 Forward – Class of 2024</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Vindigni was a new face for me.&nbsp; At 5'11, she is an intriguing player as an undersized post.&nbsp; She played bigger than her size down low in the paint as was not afraid to go about against players 2-3 inches taller than her.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Leigh Ann Hanley </strong>(ECU RIchardson 24)6'0 Forward – Class of 2024</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Hanley has great size and a strong skill set for a 6'1 post. She was an impactful player for ECU Richardson 2024 on both the offensive and defensive ends of the floor.&nbsp; She played both inside and out, displaying her range that can extend out to the 3-point line.&nbsp; Her physical and aggressive play make her a potential double-double every game!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Michael Wholey</strong> is the lead scout for Florida Prep Girls Hoop Florida and a former division one Assistant Coach at American University, University of Memphis, and Georgia Tech.&nbsp; Wholey and the rest of the Prep Girls Hoop staff, seek to cover the entire state of player, keeping subscribers up to date with player evaluations, recruiting info, and statewide news.&nbsp; Our audience often supplies us with some of our best information.&nbsp; If you have any information on players, teams, or statewide news in the state of Florida, emailing Michael Wholey at WholeyPrepHoops@gmail.com or DM him through Twitter or Instagram @WholeyPrepHoops.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->