Top 2029 Forwards/Posts at the Run 4 Roses

Prep Girls Hoops Missouri takes a look at the top Class of 2029 forwards/posts who caught our attention at the first session of the Run 4 Roses in Louisville.   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/07/IMG_4512.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1268821" /></figure>   [player_tooltip player_id='1233488' first='Erin' last='Donald'] (Phee Elite 15U/Wilkenson): The 6'3" 2029 forward from Incarnate Word Academy will be one of the top young post players entering the high school ranks in the state. She does a good job of playing to her height and size and she plays physical and establishes excellent position in the paint. She's a very capable scorer around the basketball with both hands and she can also hit the short jumper. She is also a tough rebounder who sets solid screens.     ******   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/07/IMG_4066.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1275064" /></figure>   [player_tooltip player_id='1050313' first='Susan' last='Irons'] ([program_tooltip program_id='712694' first='Missouri' last='Phenom'] 14/STL): A 6'0" forward who will be attending Cor Jesu, a Class 6 Final Four participant last season. She is a versatile player who can score on a variety of moves in the low post. She can also step out and knock down mid-range jumpers off the post. She is a solid ball handler who can also help with pressure defense. She has a bright future.     ******   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/07/IMG_4218.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1275065" /></figure>   Lalah Boyd ([program_tooltip program_id='712484' first='Della' last='Lamb'] 15U): A 6'1" 2029 small forward from Olathe East who will be one of the most talented players entering the high school ranks in Kansas. She has length and athleticism and a skill set that enables her to excel on the wing or inside the lane. She is excellent in the open court and she can also knock down Corner 3-pointers. She is also tough to keep off the offensive boards with her quick second and third jump around the basket.   *******   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/07/IMG_4631_8cf70c.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1275067" /></figure>   [player_tooltip player_id='1279157' first='Jakayla' last='Wright'] (KC Dream 15U/Webb): A 6'1" forward who will be attending Park Hill South. She has excellent passing skills out of the high post area. She catches it and she immediately dishes the ball out to the open shooters. She also gets good position in the paint for offensive rebounds and putbacks.     ******   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/07/IMG_4616.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1275068" /></figure>   Addison Dewilde ([program_tooltip program_id='712597' first='Knights' last='Basketball Academy'] 14U/Donald): A 5'10" small forward who operates very well in the high post area, where she can pass it, drive it or hit the 15 footer. She also has a nice touch on the drive. She is very active on the top of the full court press with her length and athleticism.     ******   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/07/Blakely-Sowers.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1275085" /></figure>   [player_tooltip player_id='1261957' first='Blakely' last='Sowers'] ([program_tooltip program_id='712694' first='Missouri' last='Phenom'] 14U EYBL): A 6'0" forward who will entering the high school ranks at Centralia. She has a physical presence on the floor as she likes to rebound and set rock-solid screens to free up her teammates. She rebounds well and she throws a nice outlet pass.     ******   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/07/IMG_4371.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1268832" /></figure>   [player_tooltip player_id='921823' first='Bella' last='Campbell'] ([program_tooltip program_id='712694' first='Missouri' last='Phenom'] 15U EYCL): A 5'11" forward from Rolla who should be a strong contributor at the varsity level as an incoming freshman. She is strong and physical and she likes to play the power game around the basket. She can also put it on the floor and drive it from the perimeter and shoot the short jumper.     ******   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/07/IMG_4348.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1268049" /></figure>   [player_tooltip player_id='1261083' first='Adelyn' last='Abernathy'] ([program_tooltip program_id='948123' first='TC' last='Hoops'] 14U): A 5'11" forward who was very consistent at attacking the basket. When she got the ball in her dominant left hand, she was coming into the lane strong and with authority. She could finish through contact with her strength or she could use a little finesse and touch with the float game.     ******   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/07/Ava-Nicastro.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1275086" /></figure>   [player_tooltip player_id='1279150' first='Ava' last='Nicastro'] ([program_tooltip program_id='712694' first='Missouri' last='Phenom'] 14U/STL): The 6'1" from Whitfield is a strong player in the low post area. She moves people around and can score inside after establishing good position. She also sets very good screens. She also had some impressive rim runs.     ******   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/07/Kaitlin-Shane.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1275087" /></figure>   Kaitlin Shane ([program_tooltip program_id='712694' first='Missouri' last='Phenom'] 14U/STL): A 5'11" forward who is an excellent athlete who was very good on the second level of the full court press. She was able to anticipate and get steals with her length. She is also a capable shot blocker inside. She runs the court well and she does a nice job on the offensive boards with her quick second jump.     ******   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/07/Reese-Collier.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1275088" /></figure>   [player_tooltip player_id='1243155' first='Reese' last='Collier'] ([program_tooltip program_id='712694' first='Missouri' last='Phenom'] 15U EYCL): A 5'10' forward from Smith-Cotton who is a solid inside player. She is a good positional player who rebounds the ball well. She finishes strong around the basket to complete the three-point play.

Prep Girls Hoops Missouri takes a look at the top Class of 2029 forwards/posts who caught our attention at the first session of the Run 4 Roses in Louisville.