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The Top Power Forwards this season

The Top  Power Forwards this season
Tony Smith
Tony Smith
April 1, 2025 @ 07:12 AM
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Ella Watts
Ella Watts 6'1" | SF | 2028
AL
Ellis McCool
Ellis McCool 6'2" | PF | 2026
AL
Maddie Walter
Maddie Walter 6'0" | PF | 2027
AL
Mattie Machen
Mattie Machen 6'2" | PF | 2026
AL
Jareah Branch
Jareah Branch 5'11" | CG | 2025
AL
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This article would analyze specific skills like footwork, post moves, shooting range, passing, and defensive versatility.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["858157"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67e9ddd549053"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='858157' first='Maddie' last='Walter'] is a skilled leader who most definitely earned her flowers this season with her dominance and performance for Mountain Brook. She also had moments where she put her team on her back and went on scoring clinics. Her midrange game is almost perfect, and her post spin move, combined with her stellar footwork, is why she is easily a top 3 player in the class of 2027 and the best power forward going into next season in Alabama</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1165388"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67e9ddd5490ae"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1165388' first='Ella' last='Watts'] distinguishes herself as a highly skilled stretch big, capable of stretching the floor with her accurate three-point shooting and providing versatile defense across the 3, 4, and 5 positions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["939770"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67e9ddd5490f6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='939770' first='Ellis' last='McCool'] is an offensive force. Her ability to consistently create and convert scoring opportunities, especially given her size, is truly remarkable.n transition, [player_tooltip player_id='939770' first='Ellis' last='McCool'] plays like a freight train, driving to the basket with power and determination. Her ability to score on drives makes her a nightmare for defenders.[player_tooltip player_id='939770' first='Ellis' last='McCool']'s euro step is executed with precision and finesse, allowing her to navigate through defenses and finish at the rim with ease.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["803308"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67e9ee360ff11"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='803308' first='Mattie' last='Machen']'s shooting prowess is undeniable, establishing her as the premier three-point threat at the power forward position. Her accuracy and consistency are truly exceptional.Her ability to capitalize on pick-and-pop opportunities, coupled with her skill in exploiting mismatches against smaller guards off the dribble, makes her a constant offensive threat.Basketball fans should take note: [player_tooltip player_id='803308' first='Mattie' last='Machen'] is poised to become a household name next season. Her combination of shooting accuracy and offensive awareness is truly remarkable</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["323426"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67e9ee360ff73"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='323426' first='Jareah' last='Branch'] is a point forward, born to be a guard but forced to play power forward. Her dominance for her talented Hillcrest team this season allowed her to be the best power forward in Alabama this year and one of the top players in the state. Her ability to break guards down one-on-one is elite, and she also has one of the most killer mentalities I have seen from anyone in Alabama this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

This article would analyze specific skills like footwork, post moves, shooting range, passing, and defensive versatility.

Maddie Walter

Maddie Walter

AL
PF
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS PF
CLASS 2027
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Maddie
Walter PF
Class
2027
Height
6'0"
HS
Mountain Brook
|
AL
The Top Power Forwards this season
Maddie Walter is a skilled leader who most definitely earned her flowers this season with her dominance and...
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Maddie Walter

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School: Mountain Brook
Club: AL Southern Starz
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Ella Watts

Ella Watts

AL
SF
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS SF
CLASS 2028
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Ella
Watts SF
Class
2028
Height
6'1"
HS
Bob Jones
|
AL
The Top Power Forwards this season
Ella Watts distinguishes herself as a highly skilled stretch big, capable of stretching the floor with her accurate...
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Ella Watts

State: Alabama
School: Bob Jones
Club: Southeast All Stars
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Ellis McCool

Ellis McCool

AL
PF
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS PF
CLASS 2026
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Ellis
McCool PF
Class
2026
Height
6'2"
HS
Homewood
|
AL
The Top Power Forwards this season
Ellis McCool is an offensive force. Her ability to consistently create and convert scoring opportunities, especially given her...
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School: Homewood
Club: Alabama Twisters Elite
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Mattie Machen

Mattie Machen

AL
PF
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS PF
CLASS 2026
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Mattie
Machen PF
Class
2026
Height
6'2"
HS
Mortimer Jordan
|
AL
The Top Power Forwards this season
Mattie Machen ‘s shooting prowess is undeniable, establishing her as the premier three-point threat at the power forward...
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School: Mortimer Jordan
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Jareah Branch

Jareah Branch

AL
CG
HEIGHT 5'11"
POS CG
CLASS 2025
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Jareah
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Class
2025
Height
5'11"
HS
Hillcrest Tuscaloosa
|
AL
The Top Power Forwards this season
Jareah Branch is a point forward, born to be a guard but forced to play power forward. Her...
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School: Hillcrest Tuscaloosa
Club: B. Maze Elite
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