Centers of Attention: Alabama's Dominant Post Players

The center position has long been the backbone of championship basketball, and in Alabama high school girls hoops, a new generation of post players is proving just how impactful the paint can be. From rim-protecting giants to versatile scorers with guard-like skills, these interior standouts are redefining what it means to dominate down low.    [player_tooltip player_id='382891' first='Khloe' last='Ford'] – Hoover's Championship Anchor   Standing 6'4”, [player_tooltip player_id='382891' first='Khloe' last='Ford'] has become one of the most dominant interior forces in Alabama high school basketball. A three-time state champion and First Team All-State performer, Ford blends size, poise, and an old-school post game to anchor Hoover's dynasty. Her scoring is a masterclass in efficiency—deep seals, crafty up-and-under moves, and relentless effort on second-chance opportunities. Ford controls the glass on both ends, protects the rim with shot-blocking and shot-altering presence, and sprints the floor for easy baskets as an elite rim-runner. Perhaps most impressive is her championship poise, showing big-game confidence as early as her sophomore year earning MVP of Hoover's State Championship.     [player_tooltip player_id='1208155' first='Maliyah' last='Meeks'] – The High-Ceiling Star   Perhaps no player in Alabama boasts more upside than [player_tooltip player_id='1208155' first='Maliyah' last='Meeks'], a 6'2” Park Crossing standout whose athleticism, size, and skillset make her a true stock-riser. An All-State performer and 6A state champion, Meeks thrives as a hybrid forward/center, comfortable facing up from the mid-post or stretching defenses with an improving three-point shot. Her ability to shoot over defenders, drive past slower bigs, and defend multiple positions makes her one of the most versatile prospects in the state—and a name Division I coaches are circling with excitement.     [player_tooltip player_id='512368' first='Jamonica' last='Chambers'] – The Defensive Titan   When it comes to pure paint protection, [player_tooltip player_id='512368' first='Jamonica' last='Chambers'] stands alone. The 6'4” Vigor senior and Troy commit is a defensive nightmare, using her size, wingspan, and timing to control the rim. Chambers' triple-double masterpiece of 23 points, 29 rebounds, and 15 blocks last season perfectly captures her impact. She cleans the glass with authority, generates second-chance opportunities, and seals deep for high-percentage finishes. With her elite shot-blocking and rebounding, Chambers enters her senior year as a frontrunner for 5A Player of the Year.     [player_tooltip player_id='1253064' first='Madison' last='Eddings'] – The Skilled Powerhouse   At 6'3”, [player_tooltip player_id='1253064' first='Madison' last='Eddings'] is a two-time state champion whose blend of power, polish, and unselfishness makes her a matchup nightmare. The Hazel Green senior owns the paint with a strong base, deep post seals, and a variety of soft-touch finishes. Whether it's a quick drop step, a power move over either shoulder, or threading a pass to a cutting teammate, Eddings brings a college-ready game built on fundamentals and vision. Her poise under pressure makes double-teams risky, and with another state title within reach, she's poised to be the centerpiece of Hazel Green's next championship run.     [player_tooltip player_id='981305' first='Kamiya' last='Webb'] – The Relentless Game-Changer   Few players match the energy and impact of [player_tooltip player_id='981305' first='Kamiya' last='Webb'], a 6'1” center/power forward with a motor that never stops. A 3A First Team All-State selection and 1,000-point scorer, Webb is a force on both ends of the floor. Her legendary 34-point, 26-rebound, 5-block performance last season showcased her scoring versatility, elite rebounding, and disruptive defense. With soft touch around the basket and a fearless approach to attacking the glass, Webb already has Division I programs watching closely as she enters her junior year with room to grow.    These five standouts embody the evolution of the center position in Alabama girls basketball—each blending traditional interior toughness with modern versatility. Whether it's Ford's efficiency, Eddings' fundamentals, Webb's relentless motor, Meeks' high-upside skillset, or Chambers' defensive dominance, these players prove that championship dreams still start in the paint. The next decade of girls basketball will be defined by players like them—centers who can dominate the block while shaping the game far beyond it.

The center position has long been the backbone of championship basketball, and in Alabama high school girls hoops, a new generation of post players is proving just how impactful the paint can be. From rim-protecting giants to versatile scorers with guard-like skills, these interior standouts are redefining what it means to dominate down low.