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Top SFs From Each Class

Top SFs From Each Class
Mindy McCarthy
Mindy McCarthy October 31, 2025 @ 09:34 AM
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Autumn Lacy
Autumn Lacy 6'1" | SF | 2029
NC
Lydia Cipriano
Lydia Cipriano 6'0" | SF | 2028
NC
Khloe Joyner
Khloe Joyner 6'1" | SF | 2027
NC
Tia Bryant
Tia Bryant 6'0" | SF | 2026
NC
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In anticipation of the high school season getting started soon, I wanted to dive into some of the top players in each class based on their positions.  We're moving on to small forwards.  Here's the small forwards in NC you should be keeping on your radar.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["509520"],"_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-69042041a0a40"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='509520' first='Tia' last='Bryant'] has been playing with a high IQ her entire high school career.  She knows exactly where to move in the paint to find the opening.  She elevates over her opponents to score some points, and she can expand the floor knocking down shots from all over.  Her ability to rebound on both ends of the court is certainly fun to watch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["772574"],"_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-69042041a0a98"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='772574' first='Khloe' last='Joyner'] is a big reason McDowell saw a lot of success last year making a deep run in the playoffs.  Her footwork is quick losing her defender easily with spin moves on her way to the basket.  Her ability to shoot expands around the perimeter being able to find the opening and knock it down everywhere.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1230300"],"_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-69042041a0adf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1230300' first='Lydia' last='Cipriano'] is one who knows how to truly square up on each side of the court.  She faces her opponents head on being ready to block shots from anywhere on the court.  She knows how to make her adjustments as she goes up for her shots, too.  She reads the floor well knowing how to find the opening, especially around the perimeter putting some range on her shooting ability.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1322212"],"_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-69042041a0b20"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1322212' first='Autumn' last='Lacy'] runs the floor well being able to make the transition points using her ball handling to make sure she gets to the rim.  She gets into perfect position to grab the rebound, and she uses power dribbles to make her points.  She's tough handling the ball, but she knows when to use a soft touch off the glass.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

In anticipation of the high school season getting started soon, I wanted to dive into some of the top players in each class based on their positions.  We're moving on to small forwards.  Here's the small forwards in NC you should be keeping on your radar.

Tia Bryant

Tia Bryant

NC
SF
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS SF
CLASS 2026
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Tia
Bryant SF
Class
2026
Height
6'0"
HS
NC GBB
|
NC
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Tia Bryant has been playing with a high IQ her entire high school career.  She knows exactly where...
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Tia Bryant

State: North Carolina
School: NC GBB
Club: Carolina All-Stars
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Khloe Joyner

Khloe Joyner

NC
SF
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS SF
CLASS 2027
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Khloe
Joyner SF
Class
2027
Height
6'1"
HS
McDowell
|
NC
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Khloe Joyner is a big reason McDowell saw a lot of success last year making a deep run...
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Khloe Joyner

State: North Carolina
School: McDowell
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Lydia Cipriano

Lydia Cipriano

NC
SF
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS SF
CLASS 2028
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Lydia
Cipriano SF
Class
2028
Height
6'0"
HS
North Lincoln
|
NC
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Lydia Cipriano is one who knows how to truly square up on each side of the court.  She...
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Lydia Cipriano

State: North Carolina
School: North Lincoln
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Autumn Lacy

Autumn Lacy

NC
SF
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS SF
CLASS 2029
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Autumn
Lacy SF
Class
2029
Height
6'1"
HS
North Meck
|
NC
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Autumn Lacy runs the floor well being able to make the transition points using her ball handling to...
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Autumn Lacy

State: North Carolina
School: North Meck
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