Power Forwards Pushing For Breakout at FABC

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>THE FABC Showcase starts this week and provides a platform for some of the Northeast region's promising power forwards. The front court players on this list are looking to showcase their skills and elevate their recruiting profile. In this article, we highlight these prospects who are looking for a strong showing as college coaches sit in the stands with pencils and notepads - elevating their stocks and potentially making offers. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1004974"],"_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-684a21f5e79eb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1004974' first='Tanesha' last='Sloan']&nbsp; in Lake city could have a breakout season and the FABC showcase could elevate her status.&nbsp; Sloan has shown improvement in her game, especially in the&nbsp; rebounds department.&nbsp; She is aggressive on the offensive rebounds and good at getting scores on putbacks. &nbsp; Sloan gives her team extra possessions and that makes her extremely valuable to her team. &nbsp; She has tangibles&nbsp; you can't teach - athleticism and height.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["873449"],"_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-684a21f5e7a46"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='873449' first='Jahlaya' last='Wilson'] stands at 6'2 and is a rising center that college teams should play close attention to.&nbsp; Wilson can score the ball on the inside and relentlessly pursues the ball.&nbsp; Last season she was a double double machine, averaging 12.4 points and 13.4 rebounds &nbsp; Wilson plays aggressively and with an edge.&nbsp; Defensively,&nbsp; her energy is&nbsp; taken to a another level.&nbsp; Wilson defends well on the inside with physicality and is a shot blocker and shot changer. Defense wins championships and Wilson's arrival to Fort White could be a premonition for and appearance in Lakeland in 2026. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1090912"],"_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-684a21f5e7a8f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1090912' first='Mamie' last='Burkett'] finds herself as the veteran enforcer down low for the Bulldogs.&nbsp; The Dogs&nbsp; will be a contender with their returning skill players,&nbsp; and the play of Burkett and the bigs could determine the destiny of this final 4 team from Last season.&nbsp; Burkett brings defensive intensity and various intangibles to the table. &nbsp; Burkett has&nbsp; motor that doesn't stop, she&nbsp; communicates well on the&nbsp; floor,&nbsp; and she&nbsp; holds everyone accountable. Burkett can score the ball on the inside and and she is looking to expand her offensive contributions and overall game.&nbsp; That starts this week at the FABC.&nbsp; She is looking to elevate her status without a breakout performance.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1036071"],"_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-684a21f5e7ad0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><span style="font-size: revert;font-family: var(--wp--preset--font-family--system-fonts)">[player_</span>tooltip<span style="font-size: revert;font-family: var(--wp--preset--font-family--system-fonts)"> player_id='</span>1036071<span style="font-size: revert;font-family: var(--wp--preset--font-family--system-fonts)">' first='Carolyn' last='Caldwell'] is another power forward who is poised for a performance that elevates her status as one of the top power forwards in the North Florida area.  Caldwell has worked on her game and is knocking down the </span>midrange<span style="font-size: revert;font-family: var(--wp--preset--font-family--system-fonts)"> at a consistent level.  The power forward has also been impressive on the boards and has welcomed the challenge of competing against bigger and more experienced </span>hoopers<span style="font-size: revert;font-family: var(--wp--preset--font-family--system-fonts)">.   Caldwell was a recent standout at the Coastal College camp.   She held it down on the inside, snagging rebounds and blacking shots.   A similar performance at the </span>FABC<span style="font-size: revert;font-family: var(--wp--preset--font-family--system-fonts)"> will cause a rise in her stock for sure. </span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["638560"],"_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-684a21f5e7b0f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='638560' first='Gianna' last='Crawford'] is a young power forward who has the ability to be one of the best power forwards- centers to come through this area in a while.&nbsp; She combines power and skill and is one of the most versatile young players in the North Florida region.&nbsp; &nbsp; She can score the ball in the paint with elite footwork, step out and hit the short jumper, or stretch the defense. &nbsp; Her&nbsp; ball handling skills on the perimeter and her three point shooting ability&nbsp; create space and allows her teammates to get to the rim. &nbsp; This past season, Crawford connected on 17 threes from the power forward position making her a legitimate threat from behind the arc. . &nbsp; The young forward is also a play-maker from the power forward position.&nbsp; She routinely slices up defenses with her ability to see the court and pass the ball accurately to cutting teammates. &nbsp; Crawford is poised for a special camp at FABC.&nbsp; She could see a major surge in her stock this summer. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->