GA State Tournament: Day 1 17U Standout Forwards

One of the best players in Georgia that not enough people are talking about, the motor, length, athleticism and most importantly consistency of Ava Jenkins is what makes her stand out. She came on strong down the stretch against Redline, notching another routine double-double with 12 points, 16 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals. Ava has deft footwork around the basket, playing off two feet with balance. What makes her have a D-I ceiling however is her growing offensive arsenal. She hit multiple jumpers throughout the weekend with range out to the three-point line. She netted a pair of 15-footers on Saturday. Jenkins creates mismatches on the perimeter with her footspeed and ability to get to the rim through contact. In transition, Ava is a terrific rim runner that must be marked at all times. Buy stock now.     The 2029 had no issue playing in the 17U Division as her mature muscle played on the glass all weekend. Nolley recorded 8 points, 9 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 steals and 1 block against JSI Elite. Londynn is extremely physical as she hunts down offensive rebounds. She rips away boards from bigger players and is able to convert putbacks. Continuing to add to her offensive game will help open things up for her. Right now, her effort is undeniable and has already shown it will lead to success.     I liked what Ambrose brought to the interior for JSI Elite. The small guard-heavy team got significant production from their enforcer inside. Gracelyn used her size to get into rebounding position and finished opportunities up close. She does a good job walling up, using her strength to prevent the opposition from getting deep position. Ambrose had 8 points and 13 rebounds against Major Elite.     Weaver has elite size and versatility, standing around 6-foot-5 if not taller. Janiyah played all over the floor against Team Elite Hubbard, most impressively helping handle the ball against the press as she showed a nice feel with speed. Weaver still isn't packed with muscle per say but she has improved her functional strength throughout the years and doesn't get pushed around much. She can be a game wrecker on defense whether blocking shots down low or forcing turnovers at the top of the 1-3-1. D-I schools have ramped up their recruitment as of late. In the loss to Team Elite Hubbard, Weaver was a bright spot with 10 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists and 1 block.