Top Names To Know Before The Windy City Warm Up (Bedford Park)

<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Select Events puts on one of the top events in Illinois every Mother's Day weekend, and each year it brings out some of the best matchups in the state. From top programs going head to head, to individual battles between some of the best talent in Illinois, there is always plenty to take in. This upcoming weekend should be no different, and after taking a look at the teams that will be in attendance, below are some of the top names to keep an eye on this weekend.</h2>    The IQ, patience, and footwork Porter has are what keep her in the conversation as one of the top prospects in her class. She just understands how to score, when to score, and when to make herself a decoy. There is a strong amount of athleticism there, too, which can get overlooked because she may not be the fastest player on the court. But she is strong, decisive, and intentional with her movements. When she gets to her spots, there is very little wasted motion, and that maturity in her game continues to stand out.     Coleman has had a hell of an AAU season so far, and she does not look like she is slowing down anytime soon. From a talent standpoint, she has all the tools of a standout wing, but what continues to set her apart is the playmaking she shows in the flow of the game. There are flashes that make you think she could eventually grow into more of a point forward as her career continues. Defensively, she is just as talented as she is on the offensive side, and as she gets more comfortable guarding shiftier guards and wings, you are looking at a player who should continue to rise on the national ranking side.     [program_tooltip program_id='714222' first='BIG3' last=''] has been adding and growing top tier talent over the past couple of years, but Fordyce is a special type of talent. Even this early in her career, there are things she does, whether knowingly or not, that separate her from the normal underclassman. She is fluid and versatile, and when she looks to score, she can do so at all three levels. When it comes to playmaking, she can be risky at times, but there is real confidence behind it. As she gets stronger, her finishing ability will take another level, but even now, she knows how to use her length to finish around defenders or over the top.     Lynch has quickly become one of my players to keep up with. Outside of the clear skill set she has, it is the confidence and fire she plays with that really stands out. She is tough.. she wants to win at all costs, and there is no backing down in her blood. She can score from all levels on the court, lock down one of the best players on the floor, and still have enough energy to keep her team in a winning position. She is the type of player you want leading your program, both in the locker room and on the floor.     Franklin is a paint blanket, and she is not one of those post defenders who swipes at everything and ends up in foul trouble. She is aware, decisive, and knows how to position herself to get a stop without putting anyone on the line. On the offensive side of the ball, she shows the confidence to shoot it from 12ft and out, which is needed at the next level. As her post game sharpens and she is able to use more of her size on the block, she will continue to be a real two way threat. A major stock riser for our next ranking update.