More Forwards Who Splashed at the FABC Live Period

The FABC Live Period was loaded with talented forwards on the floor. Some forwards dominated the paint, some showed versatility with the handles, a few stretched the floor and defended multiple positions, and several created offense from the perimeter. In this article, we look at more forwards who stood out and set the tone.    [player_tooltip player_id='1613666' first='Sarah-Renee' last='Ingraham'] brings size, length, and athleticism to the floor. Her defense was good all tournament and actually her strongest asset. She stood out denying baseline drives and battling for position in the paint. She did make some nice plays on offense as well. She established deep post position and made the right basketball play by kicking the ball out to her shooter for a three-pointer. Ingraham's size, defensive presence, and understanding of her role allowed her to impact the game in multiple ways. She was definitely a standout at the FABC Live Period.     [player_tooltip player_id='1502687' first='Kristijana' last='Carattini'] impacted the game in a variety of ways. The athletic forward played solid defense, rebounded well and pushed the ball full court and delivered a nice pass in transition. Carattini was active on the glass, converting an offensive rebound into a three-point play. She consistently battled inside for rebounds, and on offense she attacked the basket under control. She ran the floor well in transition, and showed the versatility as a scorer and as a passer. Her combination of athleticism, effort, and instincts made her one of the more productive forwards in the building.     [player_tooltip player_id='1873197' first='Emani' last='Joseph'] showcased an intriguing blend of size, athleticism, and skill. The left-hander scored effectively around the basket and displayed soft touch with a smooth left-handed jumper from beyond the arc. Joseph was one of the best looking 2028's in the entire building. She runs the floor exceptionally well, and on one play she showed impressive speed in transition by running down a guard and cutting her off. Defensively, she was versatile, defending on the perimeter while still covering players on the inside. Her combination of size, versatility, and production make her a player to watch in the 2028 class.     [player_tooltip player_id='1229484' first='Kendal' last='Curtis'] displayed a versatile skill set that allowed her to impact the game in a variety of ways. She was one of the most talented small forward prospects I saw. The athletic forward came up with a block on the defensive end and then went coast-to-coast for a layup, showcasing her mobility and ball-handling ability. Curtis has good size and a strong, athletic frame that allows her to play physically inside while still having the quickness to defend on the perimeter. Offensively, she can handle the rock, knock down the three-point shot, and attack the rim. Her combination of size, skill, athleticism, and physicality makes her a difficult matchup and one of the more intriguing young forwards in the 2029 class.       [player_tooltip player_id='873466' first='Kelsey' last='Campbell'] made her presence felt with her defensive activity and versatility throughout the game. Campbell was a tone setter on the defensive end, blocking shots, altering attempts around the basket, and consistently disrupting the opponent's possessions. Her ability to protect the rim and hold her ground in the post stood out, as she defended the paint and forces opponents into difficult shots. Offensively, Campbell did a good job establishing position on the block and on one play she showed confidence stepping outside to knock down a three-pointer. Her combination of size, defensive instincts, mobility, and developing offensive skill set made her one of the more intriguing bigs on the floor.     [player_tooltip player_id='1702057' first='Jada' last='Mathurin'] held it down on both sides of the floor. She brought physicality and held her ground on the defensive end, with good footwork and constant effort on the boards. On offense she connected on a nice midrange shot on the baseline and scored at the rim against pressure. On defense, she battled for the entire game and made players think twice about driving the lane.     [player_tooltip player_id='400813' first='Asiana' last='McCreary'] showed a lot of intangibles that really stood out at the FABC Live Period - leadership and basketball IQ were at the top of the list. Her game and clock awareness were subtle things, but they stood out. On the court, MCCreary continued to show versatility on both ends of the floor. She scored in the paint and then stepped out and connected on a three. She defended a big in the paint and then stopped a guard from driving to the rim while out in space. College coaches were impressed at McCreary and as she continues displaying the versatility and IQ, she is going to turn even more heads. She was definitely one of the more intriguing forwards in the building.

The FABC Live Period was loaded with talented forwards on the floor. Some forwards dominated the paint, some showed versatility with the handles, a few stretched the floor and defended multiple positions, and several created offense from the perimeter. In this article, we look at more forwards who stood out and set the tone.