Standout Forwards in the Gateway Championship
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There were a lot of standout performances in the Gateway tournament. In this article we recognize the forwards who were standouts in the Championship game. Kylie Johnson FL #114 PF #15 HEIGHT 5'8" POS PF CLASS 2025 View Profile Kylie…
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Continue ReadingThere were a lot of standout performances in the Gateway tournament. In this article we recognize the forwards who were standouts in the Championship game.
Kylie Johnson Kylie Johnson 5’8″ | PF Atlantic Coast | 2025 State FL continued to show that she is for real with her play in the Gateway tournament. Johnson played well and really showed playmaking ability in a lot of ways. She can pull up from three, shoot in the midrange, and can consistently get into the paint for floaters and layups. She played the forward position, but was also one of her team’s best ball handlers. Johnson is an energetic player who plays on both sides of the court.
Sharla Adams Sharla Adams 5’9″ | PF P:axon | 2024 State FL for Paxon really made a difference down low for Paxon. She is physical in the paint and battles for every possession. She rebounds well and has the ability to score on the blocks. There are a lot of things that Adam s does that go unnoticed. She has a worman’s attitude and provides Paxon with a presence and a winning attitude in the middle. She provides them with a defensive presence and she doesn’t back down from anyone, regardless of who she is playing.
Imani Henderson Imani Henderson 6’1″ | PF Atlantic Coast | 2026 State FL played very well. She was more offensive minded in the finals and was a beast on the offensive glass. Henderson scored 10 to 12 points on just offensive rebounds and put backs. In the semifinals Henderson contributed more on the defensive side of things and in the finals. She had some very significant and timely blocked shots, including preventing a game winning shot in the paint in the semi-finals. Henderson was impressive blocking shots and contesting shots. Henderson is just a Sophomore. she has the ability to be dominant before its all said and done.
Reese Holman Reese Holman 5'8" | SF Paxon | 2026 State FL
Reese Holman Reese Holman 5'8" | SF Paxon | 2026 State FL
Reese Holman Reese Holman 5’8″ | SF Paxon | 2026 State FL really played well and she’s going to be a force in the fyears to come. Holman had some really impactful plays and timely plays during the championship game. She shot the ball well from the outside, and had a few nice midrange shots in the painted area. Holman was also imprtessive running the floor and scored a few times on the fast brake. Holman brought athleticism, scoring ability, and did a good job on the glass rebounding the ball. She was a key contributor in the championship game. Holman is a good player and will be impactful for the next few years.