Unranked Forwards to Watch
There are some really good forwards hovering on the watch list and unranked. I’ll keep looking to dig up more players, but for now, here are a solid bunch of unranked forwards you should get to know. Cami Martin WA…
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Continue ReadingThere are some really good forwards hovering on the watch list and unranked. I’ll keep looking to dig up more players, but for now, here are a solid bunch of unranked forwards you should get to know.
Martin is an effective two-way wing with a really smooth stroke from 3-point. Her movements off the ball show she’s a high IQ player, she cuts with conviction, and sells out defensively to use her length at 5-foot-9 to harass ballhandlers. She’s an impressive player with versatility that should be key to Walla Walla’s success this season.
Cassandra Chesnut
Cassandra Chesnut
Chesnut’s a tall forward who can block shots just extending and getting her hands up, and also plays pretty well in the pick and roll. Other areas that look promising; the jump shot out to mid-range looks pretty good, she shows good speed to get up and down the floor, generally makes quick decisions with the ball, and at times can use the dribble effectively to get to the rim from the second level.
Mia Hicks
Mia Hicks
Hicks is an athletic player on the wings who can fill a lot of needs for her team. She rebounds well, can get the board and burst up the court with her breakaway speed, and does a great job keeping her focus up the court to scan for teammates. She beats a lot of players off the dribble with an explosive first step and can spot up from behind the arc to nail down threes.
Addison Mills
Addison Mills
The forward for Ephrata had an instant impact in their game against Chelan. Strong buckets inside, ripping down rebounds, and staying aware to step up quick on defense and snuff out drives. She also had some nice moments later in the game with quick cuts to the hoop, recognizing open space, and hitting cutters herself while working around the paint.
Emerson Ludwick
Emerson Ludwick
The 6-foot-2 forward showed some nice defensive potential against Redmond inside. She moves really well for her size and understands the importance of getting big and using that wingspan to make things difficult inside. She contested a lot of shots, deflected a fair number of passes, and stayed engaged and active throughout the game.