Updated 2024 Rankings Top Forwards/Posts

Prep Girls Hoops Missouri released its Class of 2024 rankings last week. We conclude our positional breakdowns with a look at the top forwards and post players in the class.   [player_tooltip player_id='194406' first='Breona' last='Hurd'] (Waynesville): The versatile forward will be headed to the University of Virginia after she concludes her stellar four-year career at Waynesville. She excels at every position on the floor and she stuffs the stat sheet. As a junior, she averaged 27 points, 13 rebounds, three assists and three steals a game while shooting 52 percent from the field. She had a strong summer playing for the Kingdom Hoops 17U team.     [player_tooltip player_id='748092' 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 low post and she can also operate from the high post with her ability to drive it and pass it. She averaged 15.9 points and 5.9 rebounds a game as a junior. She played for the [program_tooltip program_id='712694' first='Missouri' last='Phenom'] 17U team in the Nike EYBL during the summer.     [player_tooltip player_id='194412' first='Regan' last='Williams'] ([program_tooltip program_id='715781' first='Link' last='Academy']): The 6'2" forward will be playing a [program_tooltip program_id='715781' first='Link' last='Academy'] for her senior year after three strong seasons at Park Hill South. She is a talented swiss-army knife type player who can fill many roles to help her team succeed. She can handle the ball, facilitate, score inside and rebound. Whatever the team needs. She had a strong summer playing for the [program_tooltip program_id='712694' first='Missouri' last='Phenom'] 17U team in the Nike EYBL. She has given a commitment to Kansas.     [player_tooltip player_id='202666' first='Summer' last='Yancy'] (Raytown): A dynamic 6'0" forward who excels at the game with her athleticism and high motor at both ends of the court. She led the Bluejays to a third-place finish in the Class 6 state tournament last season. She averaged 15.6 points, 9.0 rebounds and 2.3 steals a game as a junior. She has picked up numerous Division I scholarship offers after playing with the [program_tooltip program_id='712694' first='Missouri' last='Phenom'] 17U team in the Nike EYBL during the summer.     [player_tooltip player_id='194395' first='Kaylynn' last='Janes'] (Incarnate Word Academy): A 5'11" small forward who helped the Red Knights to a Class 6 state championship. She scored a season-high 19 points in the state championship game victory over Rock Bridge. The Northern Iowa commit averaged eight points a game and shot 40 percent from 3-point range. She had a strong summer playing for the Napheesa Collier Elite 17U team that won the Elite 40 national championship in July.     [player_tooltip player_id='194413' first='Adalyn' last='Koelling'] (Helias): A 6'1" Murray State commit who returns as one of the top frontcourt players in the Mid-Mo area. She is an excellent 3-point shooter who can stretch the floor off the pick and pop. She is also a good rebounder who can also facilitate offense with her ball handling and passing skills.     [player_tooltip player_id='255532' first='Kylie' last='Scott'] (Carl Junction): A versatile 6'3" forward who led Carl Junction to a berth in the Class 5 state championship game last season. She is a strong low post player with a variety of moves and ways to score. She can also excel on the perimeter with her versatile skill set, which includes ball handling and 3-point shooting. She averaged 13.5 points and 8.8 rebounds while also patrolling the lane as a shot blocker. She has received multiple Division I scholarship offers after a good summer with the [program_tooltip program_id='713014' first='MO' last='Legacy'] 17U team.     [player_tooltip player_id='224018' first='Avery' last='Simmons'] (Park Hill South): A 6'0" forward who recently gave a commitment to Loyola University (MD). She is a versatile performer who is comfortable handling the ball and making decisions on the perimeter. She played a big role in South's 26-4 team that advanced to the Class 6 state quarterfinals. She played with the Earl Watson Academy 17U team during the summer.     [player_tooltip player_id='255498' first='Alyssa' last='Joyner'] (West Plains): A 6'1" forward who stepped into a prime role as a junior and led the Zizzers to a return to the Final Four in the Class 5 state tournament. She was an All-State selection who can really shoot it from long distance as well as get buckets in the post. She averaged 16 points and seven rebounds a game while shooting 51 percent from the field and 43 percent from 3-point range as a junior.     [player_tooltip player_id='424401' first='Ai'Naya' last='Williams'] (Cardinal Ritter): A 6'2" forward who is hard-working player in the low post as a scorer and rebounder. She has good footwork and a variety of moves in the post. She also works the offensive boards very well with great effort. She averaged 14.6 points and eight rebounders while shooting 51 percent from the field last season. She had a strong summer playing for the [program_tooltip program_id='713121' first='Lady' last='Brad Beal Elite'] 17U team that was very successful.     [player_tooltip player_id='366817' first='Zoe' last='Best'] (Incarnate Word Academy): A 5'10" small forward who played a strong role for the Red Knights in their run to the Class 6 state championship. She also stepped her play even more during the summer as a key player for the Napheesa Collier Elite 17U team. In addition to her stellar defense and rebounding, she displayed her offensive prowess throughout the summer. She picked up numerous Division I and Division II scholarship offers in the process.     [player_tooltip player_id='207150' first='Rory' last='Conboy'] (Lindbergh): A 6'0" forward who has a blue-collar work ethic inside along with the ball handling skills to beat defenders off the dribble. She averaged 12 points, 10 rebounds and three steals a game last season as a junior. She has given a commitment to Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville.     [player_tooltip player_id='299460' first='Maggie' last='Collins'] (Platte Valley): The 6'1" forward has been a force in Northwest Missouri since her freshman year as she had led Platte Valley to two Class 1 state championships and a third-place finish last season. The Northwest Missouri State commit averaged 20 points and 10 rebounds a game last season. She was also very good during the summer while playing for the [program_tooltip program_id='712694' first='Missouri' last='Phenom'] (St. Joseph's) 17U team.     [player_tooltip player_id='194421' first='Ashtyn' last='Klusmeyer'] (Hickman): A 6'2" forward who is a matchup problem with her excellent low-post game and ability to operate on the perimeter. She has good fundamental moves and footwork in the low post. She can also step outside and knock down 3-pointers off the catch in the Stretch 4 role. She played with the Kingdom Hoops 17U team over the summer. She has received both Division I and Division II scholarship offers.

Prep Girls Hoops Missouri released its Class of 2024 rankings last week. We conclude our positional breakdowns with a look at the top forwards and post players in the class.