Winter Rankings Update: NEW 2029 Forwards/Posts

Monday morning, Prep Girls Hoops Indiana posted the Winter update for the Class of 2029. There were more than 25 new prospects added to the 2029 watch list, far more than any other graduating class this time around. Typically accompanying updates are articles highlighting newcomers and just all-around general information regarding each position group. Below is a look at the power forwards and centers who were added in the state of Indiana, followed by some brief commentary on each of them.   .    The Huntington North Lady Vikings have some talented younger players in their program right now, and they are willing to see them play and grow from the outset of their careers. Ruby is one of them, and she has been highly productive as a rookie this season. She is averaging 9.3 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 1.1 blocked shots per game, but she's not solely an interior player. While she does provide some rebounding and defense inside the arc, she has also knocked down 21 3-pointers this season and is shooting a respectable 75% from the free throw line.     While the Lady Slicers of LaPorte haven't had much to celebrate over the last few years, Keianah is a prospect who flashes a great deal of potential for the future. She has height, very nice length, and she's an all-around nice athlete in most directions. She is still learning and working to figure out the Varsity game, but you can see her upside when you watch her. She is also a really nice volleyball player, but if she spends some time each offseason working on her basketball game, she could be a really nice prospect long-term and a productive matchup problem for her high school.     We mentioned another Richmond Freshman on our wings list, and R'sirae adds to the talent they have in the 2029 class. She is actually the most productive player on their Varsity roster this season, averaging 10.8 points and 9.1 rebounds per contest. She has a strong frame, and she likes to seek contact and play with some physicality. She isn't shy on the interior at all, plus she is a solid athlete, and she can make plays in the mid-post effectively. As she continues to improve her face-up jumper, look for her to extend her range a little especially in pick-and-pop situations.     It's typically a tough ask to find rotation minutes as a Freshman at Gibson Southern, unless you have a uniqueness to you that you can add to what they're trying to accomplish as a program. Well, Avery has gotten more than her share of opportunities this year, and she has made good on them. Opposite highly ranked Junior [player_tooltip player_id='756247' first='Paige' last='Schnaus'] up front, Avery has been able to find some space, sneak in and collect rebounds, and just figure out ways to be productive under the radar. She is averaging 9.7 points and 5.7 rebounds, and she's shooting an impressive 58% from the field.     Mariyah is another nice prospect in a deep and talented Freshman class for the Eagles of John Adams. She has broad shoulders, long arms & legs, and she is a traditional post willing to be physical and operate on the interior. She has given fans flashes of what the future can hold, and as she continues to add some polish and finesse to her game, look for her to be a nice mid-post face-up player as well. in the meantime, she does a really nice job of playing "big" and establishing a presence around the block at both ends of the floor, plus she clogs the lane defensively and forces a lot of altered shots.     AnneMarie is a great complement to point guard [player_tooltip player_id='1690461' first='Jaliyah' last='Farmer'] in Harrison's 2029 class, and her future is bright if she continues to work and grow her game. AnneMarie has a long frame, wiry strength, and she'll only get stronger as she ages. She is a solid all-around athlete, and she's not a traditional post, but she can post up smaller defenders and score over them on the block. She is averaging 8.7 points and 5.8 rebounds per game, plus she's willing to shoot the ball from the perimeter if defenses sag off. Her mid-post game is probably the most intriguing, because she can shoot over defenders or put it on the floor and get to the basket from there.     While many of Greensburg's older players are guards & wings, Lulu at least offers them a little size and the ability to help defend the interior. She isn't overly flashy or assertive offensively right now, but she does have some skill and looks like she can be a boost to their lineup in the future. She has a little length, solid all-around athleticism, and she can be productive in what minutes she gives them. She'll just need time to continue building and developing her offensively skillset.

Monday morning, Prep Girls Hoops Indiana posted the Winter update for the Class of 2029. There were more than 25 new prospects added to the 2029 watch list, far more than any other graduating class this time around. Typically accompanying updates are articles highlighting newcomers and just all-around general information regarding each position group. Below is a look at the power forwards and centers who were added in the state of Indiana, followed by some brief commentary on each of them.