Spring Review: High Motor 2027 Frontcourt Prospects

Either at the 16U or 15U level, these forwards made a significant impact on the glass or from protecting the rim. Also consisting of a handful of candidates worth recognition from previous months, these are a few frontcourt names worth following going into June for team ball.    Stevens is an active slasher without the ball, quick to take advantage of driving lanes. An ambidextrous finisher around the rim, she keeps the opposing shot blockers honest. Dualling as a vocal defender, she consistently communicates rotations for the team, vital to their defensive consistency. Fairly mobile while possessing a wide reach, she does well to instigate opposing drivers, rotating early into help.      Martin has found success in the paint, always around the ball once it goes off the rim. Her mobility and wiry frame have allowed her to capitalize on her high motor opportunities. She takes advantage of driving lanes within the offensive flow, capable of flowing off of handoffs for drives past opposing contests. Her comfortable handle with either hand allows her to attack at full speed before the help can recover. Defensively, she remains one of the more productive defensive prospects within this class, bringing in quick instincts.     Carbajal was among the most productive frontcourt scorers at Chaos in Colorado, reaffirming her recent success at Northridge up in Greeley. A strong center who has no trouble establishing position for rebounds on either end of the floor. Quick getting up for putbacks, regardless of contact, Carbajal provides consistent offense on the margins. One area of intrigue, particularly with Southwest Sting, has been her dependable free throw shooting. Carbajal shows all signs of a quick riser throughout this summer, worthy of attention up North.     Forrest was a steady option to convert attempts in the paint, actively pushing the pace to receive dump off passes or putbacks. A physical opponent in the paint, she makes sure to initiate as much as possible versus opposing rebounders. Her activity around the glass has kept opponents second guessing on box outs. Another area of value has come from her     Morton provided this [program_tooltip program_id='732418' first='GRIT' last=''] 15U group with depth protecting the rim, strong enough to hold her own versus contact. Bringing active hands at the point of attack, she has been a necessary interior defender for this group, as one of their tallest forwards. Along the elbows, Morton seeks out cutters, a willing and accurate passer from those circumstances.     A strong center with the tools to hold her own against the most imposing frontcourt opponents at the 3/2A level. Plateau Valley undoubtedly benefited from her presence in the paint, mitigating many attempts at driving lanes or second chance opportunities. Leading 2027s for blocks per game at 2.7, rim presence at the rim cannot be overlooked within the 2/1A level. An equally valuable screen setter, Bevans has been an especially intriguing prospect through the start of her high school career.

Either at the 16U or 15U level, these forwards made a significant impact on the glass or from protecting the rim. Also consisting of a handful of candidates worth recognition from previous months, these are a few frontcourt names worth following going into June for team ball.