2025 Forwards Worth Another Look

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These are a few gritty forwards who maintain their strength on either end of the floor, effective dishing out contact when necessary. They bring notable skill from the offensive end, either from shotmaking or constant hustle. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["329404"],"_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":"Dille's efficiency around the rim and behind the arc makes the small forward one of the most productive small school athletes in the state, with 2A Sedgwick County. Recently finishing up her season for 19-5 Sedgwick County, the guard has been notably efficient despite commanding a rigorous offensive load. At 38% behind the arc and 89% from the line, there is no doubt she will remain a dependable shotmaker at the next level. Defensively, she does not shy away from contact, willing to battle with wings or switch onto guards when necessary. To sum up her season, Dille landed 2nd in 2A for points per game and Top-40 within the whole state for that production.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-663d4944f1a70"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["628571"],"_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":"A wiry complementary guard who does not shy away from contact, Baal has been highly impactful throughout the spring season. Particularly active defensively, she has been assertive, swatting away shot attempts following contact, consistently retaining her position. She has found success on the offensive end, active on all three levels. Capable of knocking down the open three or attacking the closeout for pull-up jumpers in the mid-range, Baal has proven to be a dynamic shotmaker depending on her opportunities. Around the rim, she keeps her head up for the extra pass, finding repeated success with cutters along the baseline.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-663d4944f1ae3"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["356501"],"_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":"The high motor forward is constantly moving while away from the ball, always looking to assert herself on the glass. Her willingness to hustle for second chance opportunities or secure a defensive box out played a vital role in Denver East's success on the glass. Boasting a young and fairly tall group next season at Denver East, Thortvedt will provide extra energy each possession. Another underrated area of her game are her physical screens, actively slowing down opposing perimeter defenders from sticking to their opponent. Thortvedt landed in the Top-25 for rebounds per game, in large part from her constant motor on either end.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-663d4944f1b38"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["474846"],"_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":"Williams is among the most productive combo forwards in this class, following averages of a double double through her third season. Top-30 for rebounds per game, at 10.8, she paired constant energy with above average strength to overpower opponents on the glass. Active out of the post, the forward is quick to find perimeter shooters off of kickouts, willing to make the extra pass with collapsing help.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-663d4944f1b83"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["608631"],"_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":"Jiricek was an impactful connector for the 17-9 group, impactful putting pressure on the rim and forcing the defense's hand. Willing to make the extra pass when necessary, the ball rarely stuck in the wing's hands for too long. She was particularly dependable on the defensive end, staying physical to grab rebounds and maintain strength against immediate pressure. Certainly a jack of all trades, the wing impacts the game in all the major areas, willing to do the dirty work when necessary.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-663d4944f1bef"} /-->