5 Fantastic Forwards In Rhode Island

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The forwards of the state are a very versatile group of girls that stand out amongst some of the other positions. The ladies in this class typically play multiple positions and deserve some love because so often do they go overlooked. These young ladies are a group with different skillsets and attributes that truly make them an interesting category to dive deep on. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["305034"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='305034' first='Shanell' last='Smith-Akpan'] (2025)/ SF/ Classical High School/ Rhode Island Basketball ClubrnrnOne of the best natural scorers at her position. A truly gifted scorer playing small forward, especially when she gets going downhill. Shanell has the amazing combination of size, speed and strength that make her a very tough cover. Shanell has a bag full of different finishes with either hand after beating defenders to the rim. SSA has a tight handle and uses a notable in and out move that gets defenders on her hip with ease. She is a very crafty scorer and will use finesse and power to get to the rim in the open court. Shanell usually draws multiple defenders and will dish out quality assists both in the halfcourt and in transition. Shanell also gets open looks for 3-point shots because most defenders are so concerned with her ability to attack the basket. SAS is true gem at the small forward position and a must-see talent. 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Van Etten is scoring just above 16 ppg this year for the Cumberland Clippers and she is top five in free throws and top ten in field goals made in her last campaign. BVE has a nice touch around the rim, scoring lots of tough angled shots in the post area. Van Etten sports a pretty jump shot that she uses very effectively as a weapon when she gets the opportunity to get clean a clean look. BVE is the forward you want on your team; her skills translate to winning plays. 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