Power Forwards Who Balled Out in the Fall-Out

From Flagler to the Expo and through every stop in "The Fall-Out" — the Providence and Eagles View leagues, the open gyms, and the Fall showcases — the power forwards showed up and performed well. This group used the Fall to improve their games , build chemistry with teammates, , and prove they're primed for the upcoming season. They brought the physicality, motor, versatility, and mentality that coaches love. Throughout the Fall, these players were controlling the paint, punishing defenders, and setting the tone as they positioned themselves for a successful season.    [player_tooltip player_id='934210' first='Kristyonna' last='Harris'] continues to improve on her game and the Fall League allowed her the space to do so. Harris continued to show her competitiveness by blocking shots, diving for loose balls, and defending against multiple positions, but the young Forward used the Fall League to improve her ball handling and drives to the rim. Harris will look a lot different this year on the floor, doing a lot of things from the guard position. She was very successful during the Fall League showing a lot of growth to her game. She initiated offense, assisted with ball handling duties, got to the rim and made plays for her teammates. She entered the Fall as a defensive specialist and ended the Fall as a play maker.     [player_tooltip player_id='400813' first='Asiana' last='McCreary'] was one of the most versatile forwards in The Fall-Out. McCreary showed that she can could impact a game in multiple ways, even when she's not scoring. Her ability to defend multiple positions, switch onto guards, and protect the rim consistently disrupted opposing offenses and really highlighted her main role on her team. Her team has offensive fire power, but no one as versatile as McCreary. She has the ability to be a game changer with her defensive play making abilities. Her versatility and energy and ability make her a game changing forward.     [player_tooltip player_id='633529' first='Mia' last='Chandler'] balled out at the Florida Expo showing a lot of versatility to her game. Chandler showcased three point shooting, she initiated fast breaks, and recorded several assists, utilizing good court vision. She rebounded well and anchored the defense in the middle. Chandler showed physicality in the middle and it really showed her ability to impact the game from anywhere on the court.     [player_tooltip player_id='1320320' first='Jermani' last='Govan'] The most dominant post at the Flagler Camp. She controlled the block with strength, footwork, and scoring with a soft touch. The power forward dominated the 3 x 3 portion of the showcase and did a little of the same in 5 x 5. Govan finished through contact and scored from every area around the paint. Her performance at the Flagler camp was one of the best low post performances of the Fall. This momentum will carry her into the regular season.     [player_tooltip player_id='1035064' first='Sanae' last='Graham'] Showed a lot of ball IQ and and illustrated a lot of fundamentals on the floor. Graham showed the ability to play the finesse ga,e on the inside or mix it up with physicality and power. Coaches consistently praised her poise. Graham played with great instincts. Rebounded, boxed out, and finished through traffic. Her poise under pressure and ability to clean up the boards made her a difference-maker.     [player_tooltip player_id='1277765' first='Rael' last='Mendoza'] was  a steady, hard-nosed forward who did all the little things right. The power forward showed a lot of grit and physicality and won her share of the 50-50 balls. Mendoza ran the floor well at the Expo and showed she could contriburte in all three phases of theqame. Wins 50/50 balls, runs the floor, and provides defensive stability every time she's on the court.     [player_tooltip player_id='864101' first='Jayda' last='Parker'] played well at the PGH Expo and proved she will be a valuable post player for her new team Potters House. Parker has the ability to score from the perimeter when facing the basket she is very good three-point shooter playing at the four position. She can pull big defenders from the paint which opens up the floor for her talented guard guards. Parker brings toughness on the defensive end and can defend on the perimeter and in the paint. She made her impression felt at the Expo I will look carry that momentum into the regular season.     [player_tooltip player_id='1016301' first='Mi'Onna' last='Green'] anchored the paint with physicality and purpose during the Fall Leauge, shutting down drives and protecting the middle with toughness. The senior forward also rebounded aggressively, cleaning the glass on both ends of the floor and getting second chance points off of offensive rebounds. Her defensive versatility stood out as shew showed the ability to guard small forwards, power forwards, and even centers when needed. Jackson already boasts one of the most athletic lineups on the First Coast, and Green's strong fall showing is a major reason opponents are taking notice of the dangerous Tigers.

From Flagler to the Expo and through every stop in "The Fall-Out" — the Providence and Eagles View leagues, the open gyms, and the Fall showcases — the power forwards showed up and performed well. This group used the Fall to improve their games , build chemistry with teammates, , and prove they're primed for the upcoming season. They brought the physicality, motor, versatility, and mentality that coaches love. Throughout the Fall, these players were controlling the paint, punishing defenders, and setting the tone as they positioned themselves for a successful season.