Memorial Shootout Top Forwards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Girls Hoops Missouri takes a look at the top forwards who we saw at Saturday's Hoops Midwest Memorial Shootout at Columbia College </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":914921,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/05/IMG_2849.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-914921" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='722136' first='Ava' last='Schlotzhauer'] (Mid Missouri Cougars): A 5'10" 2026 forward from Tipton who is a versatile performer who excels inside and on the perimeter with equal effectiveness. She can also score with either hand as she can drive the ball or finish inside with a variety of moves in the post. She can also step out and knock down perimeter jumpers. She is one of the best Class 2 players in the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":914922,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/05/IMG_2793_cddf55.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-914922" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='722141' first='Gabby' last='Meyer'] (Porter Basketball Academy): A 5'10" 2026 forward from Northwest Hughesville who has excellent versatility to go along with her height, where she can see over the defense. She can facilitate offensive very well with her ball handling and decision making. She can also score around the basket with her left or right hand. She's an excellent talent hidden at a small school.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":914923,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/05/IMG_2789.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-914923" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Aubrey Schwartze (Porter Basketball Academy): A 5'9" 2026 forward from Maries R-1 who uses her physical strength to get a lot done on the inside. Her positioning is excellent inside to get offensive rebounds and putbacks. She catches the ball well and finishes in the paint and she can also drive it from the high post and score on a tough drive.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":914924,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/05/IMG_2843_5080d5.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-914924" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brooklynn Davenport (Mid Missouri Cougars): A 5'11" 2025 forward from Marshall who is an excellent all-purpose performer with a strong motor. She is strong on the inside as a scorer and rebounder. She blocks out every time a shot goes up. She is also a very good screener out top. She also handles the ball well and plays well without the ball with her movement and cutting ability.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>****** </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":914925,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/05/IMG_2847.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-914925" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dezteni Galbreath-Chambers (Mid Missouri Cougars): A 6'1" 2026 forward from Fulton who has good mobility and who plays with good fundamentals inside. She posts up well and gives her teammates a nice target to enter a pass to her. She keeps the ball high and she finishes well. She also rebounds the ball well at both ends of the court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*******<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":914926,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/05/IMG_2797.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-914926" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Chloe Carter (NEMO Black Ice): A 5'8" 2025 forward from Kirksville who is undersized, but she knows how to maneuver inside against taller players. She posts up well and she finishes with high arching shots in the lane that swish through the nets. She is also very good at drawing contact and getting her shot off in the paint.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->