Gateway Challenge 2027 Forwards

Prep Girls Hoops Missouri takes a look at some of the top Class of 2027 forwards who caught our eye at last weekend's USJN Gateway Challenge in Chesterfield.   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/12/IMG_8483.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-828437" /></figure>   [player_tooltip player_id='777608' first='Bristol' last='Lathrop'] ([program_tooltip program_id='712484' first='Della' last='Lamb'] 15U): A versatile 6'0" forward from Ash Grove who was just as comfortable on the perimeter as she was on the inside. She has good handles and she uses her height to get into the lane and shoot over smaller defenders. She can also shoot it off the catch from 3-point range. She is a good passer and decision maker who is playing stronger and finishing through contact in the lane. She is one of the top young talents in the SWMO area and her upside is substantial.     ******   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/05/IMG_1987.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-906989" /></figure>   [player_tooltip player_id='894062' first='Taylor' last='McCarty'] (Gumbo Flats 15U): A 5'10" forward from Fort Zumwalt South who is an emerging young standout. The young lefty operates very well in the mid-post area where she can catch the ball and knock down a turnaround jumper with a nice touch. She also establishes her position well and finishes inside. She rebounds the ball well and she is a mobile player who runs the court in transition.     ******   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/04/IMG_1477_11b70d.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-892620" /></figure>   [player_tooltip player_id='849001' first='Aziza' last='Hendricks'] ([program_tooltip program_id='713121' first='Lady' last='Brad Beal Elite'] 15U): A 5'11" forward from Parkway Central who was one of the most impressive athletes that we watched during the event. Her athleticism is matched by her strong motor and relentless rebounding ability. She uses her quick second and third jump to gobble up offensive rebounds around the basket. The young lefty also finishes well inside with a nice touch. She also runs the court hard to get buckets in transition. She is a consistent double-double whenever steps on the floor.     ******   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/05/IMG_1989.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-906990" /></figure>   Sally Marvin (Mavericks 15U): A 5'10 forward from Cor Jesu Academy who did some nice things offensively in the one game I watched her play. She had a couple of impressive drives to the basket, one which ended up in a reverse layup for a bucket. She did a good job of finishing around the basket, whether it was one passes off dribble penetration or offensive rebounds.     ******     Addison Redmond (Unstoppable 15U): A 5'9" forward from Kirkwood who came off the bench and provided some good strength and aggressive play in the game that I watched. She was strong in the post when it came to establish her position for scoring opportunities and for getting offensive rebounds and putbacks. She was also an effective offensive scorer with the drop step in the low post. She was able to get a lot done because of her high energy.     ******   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/05/IMG_1932.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-906993" /></figure>   Sadie Patterson (TC Hoops 16U: A 5'7" forward from Kingston with solid handles and the ability to work inside against taller players. She was very active inside and she did a good job of rebounding out of her area. She was also good at defending in the low post. On offense, she made good use of ball fakes and set up her drives to the basket. She was very effective at filling multiple roles to help her team succeed.   ******   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/05/IMG_2079.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-907026" /></figure>   Peyton Biekart (Illinois Lady Titans): A 6'0" forward from Marissa (IL) who is an impressive player in the low post. She has good length and she stays very mobile inside as she plays more of a finesse game. She's constantly working for rebounding position and she rewards herself with numerous putbacks. She keeps the ball high and finishes well. She also starts the break with a good outlet pass after a defensive rebound.

Prep Girls Hoops Missouri takes a look at some of the top Class of 2027 forwards who caught our eye at last weekend's USJN Gateway Challenge in Chesterfield.