Who are Some Under the Radar Forwards in the 2027 Rankings

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Girls Hoops Missouri takes released its newly updated Class of 2027 rankings this week. Here are a group of forwards in the rankings who operate under the radar.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1231708' first='Eden' last='Robart'] (Potosi): A 6'0" forward who has good athleticism and a versatile skill set to go along with it. She is a very effective player in the high post, where she is able to hit open teammates with her passes. She can also hit the 15-foot jumper and drive the ball. She is also a good rebounder in traffic where she go over opposing players with her jumping ability to high point the ball. She keeps the ball up very well to finish.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1231706' first='Dakota' last='O'Brien'] (McDonald County): A 5'11" forward who is a talented prospect in the SWMO area. She was a Class 5 All-District selection after a strong junior season. She is a versatile offensive player who can operate in the low post and also work on the perimeter with her ball handling and 3-point shooting ability. She knows how to play without the ball and get herself open with her movement.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='862885' first='Lydia' last='Bonderer'] (Chillicothe): A 5'10" forward who has good length and athleticism. She is a good playmaker who the team can run offense through with her ability to facilitate. She is strong on the straight line drive and she can also stop on the dime to hit the runner in the lane. She also rebounds the ball well and can play solid defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1309439' first='Matti' last='Manford'] (Pleasant Hill): A 6'0" forward who who is force in the paint with her ability to score and rebound at a high level. She has good fundamentals in the low post with her ability to establish position and score with a variety of good moves inside. As a junior, she averaged 19 points and 13 rebounds while shooting 61 percent from the field. She also has a strong presence on the defensive end with her ability to block shots.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1230850' first='Addie' last='Burns'] (Webb City): A 5'11" forward who earned Class 5 All-District honors this past season. She is a versatile offensive player who can create matchup problems for defenses with her height and skill set. She can turn and face from the high post and attack off the dribble or hit the jumper. She is also a capable shooter off the catch from 3-point range.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1309444' first='Lily' last='Oliver'] (Twin Rivers): A 6'2" center who is one of the top small-school frontcourt players in the SEMO area. She is a force on the defensive end with her ability to block shots. She uses her height and length to get consistent swats without committing fouls. She also does a good job of catching the ball and keeping it high on the offensive end to finish. She earned All-Conference and All-District honors as a junior.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->