2025 Forwards: Spotlight Ready

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The players on this list have been balling over the past few years and they have made a name on the Grassroots circuit as well as in High School. The majority of these players have been very success. This live period could be the biggest moment these players have faced. These players are a few players who are ready for what comes their way, and ready for the “spotlight” that will be placed on them during this travel period. Scouts will be gathered around the court and the 2025 class will be the focal point. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='249436' first='Sariah' last='Johnson'],&nbsp; and she can score running the point,&nbsp; playing on the wing,&nbsp; or down on the block with her back to the basket.&nbsp; Her recent performance at the Sunshine Showdown was telling.&nbsp; She&nbsp; got down hill to the basket. &nbsp; Ripped to the midrange,&nbsp; made some nice back door cuts to the basket, and scored the basketball at a high level. Johnson was very active on the boards and a lot of times she will rebound her own miss. Johnson was equally impressive in the State Championship game.&nbsp; She didn't force anything,&nbsp; but her efficiency in the paint was impressive and noticed. &nbsp; At Sunshine State showdown there were times wheee Johnson refused to be stopped and that was against elite competition. Johnson is poised and ready for what should be an exciting “Live Period”.&nbsp;<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='219956' first='Jaeden' last='Williams'] is another prospect they had better be watching this weekend. Williams just goes about her business and makes plays. She runs the floor well and lets the game come to her. She is very good at driving to the rim and can score on the drive. She always has her eyes up looking for the open teammates. Williams does a good job of reading the defense and is very good at going back door when a defender is overplaying her. Williams can also handle the ball and is very reliable from the freethrow line. Defensive, Williams plays good on ball defense and gets a lot of steals with her aggressive defensive play. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='430279' first='Jamison' last='Cardwell'] looks good out there on the court and is so athletic and very strong with the ball. Cardwell has that ability to handle the ball, drive left or right, and has good court vision and can pass the ball. Her scoring ability is already knowned. She has the ability to take over games on the offensive end. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='514204' first='Dariasia' last='Pitts'] is a player to watch during the Live Period and is ready for a bigger spotlight to shine or her. She has all of the tools. She can run, rebound, score in the paint, and is a versatile defensive player who can block shots and defend multiple positions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='346822' first='Lamiyah' last='Hogans'] whose time has arrived. Hogans is a three level scorer who is an agressive offensive player. Hogans can lead the break and can fill the lanes and score in transition. She is a long and lengthy player who can defend multiple positions, including the point guard position. Hogans also does a good job using her length in the passing lanes. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='746624' first='Leandrea' last='McCloud'] will be in the spotlight and has all the tools. She can score the ball in the midrange area and in and can scorer over centers and power forwards with her length. Defensively, McCloud can defend in the perimeter and in the paint and is a very good shot blocker. McCloud is a very good rebounder as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='430248' first='Destiny' last='Donaldson'] is a player who definitely is primed for the Spotlight. Her efforts on the offensive glass is as good as it gets. She has double digit games of offensive rebounds alone. Donaldson is a good scorer in the paint and can also step out behind the arc and shoot the three. Defensively, she is very versatile and can guard 4 or all z5 positions on the floor - she is just that athletic. <br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below is a list of some of the 2025 Small Forwards. Many will be participating around the country in Live Periods and the Spotlight will be on them. It's their time to shine!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/position-ranking-table {"name":"acf/position-ranking-table","data":{"class":"2025","_class":"field_65cfb7374abb9","position":"12124","_position":"field_65cfbfcb19ad6","national_rankings":"0","_national_rankings":"field_660c1d73c0e49","state":"9142","_state":"field_65cfb88a603fe"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6621cb8addc7f"} /-->