Some Versatile Combo Forwards/Wings in the Class of 2030 Rankings

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Girls Hoops Missouri released its initial Class of 2030 rankings this week. Here is a look at a group of talented combo forwards in the new rankings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1897614' first='London' last='Beasley'] (Lee's Summit): A 5'11" small forward who is one of the most versatile players in the class. She can play either guard position with her perimeter skills and she can also go inside and get work done with her height. She creates her shot off the dribble and can score from all three levels. She is also disruptive on the defensive end with her length as she can get deflections and blocked shots. She played with MoKan Elite's Jr. EYBL team during the summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1897615' first='Lily' last='Freeman'] (Lee's Summit): A 5'10" forward who has a good combination of physical strength and finesse, which makes her a matchup problem for defenders. She is strong in the low post with physical moves and a nice touch on the turnaround the jumper. She can also handle the ball and step out and knock down open 3-pointers. She played with MoKan Elite's Jr. EYBL team during the summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1897613' first='Julia' last='Buffington'] (Helias): A 6'1" forward who is the youngest sibling of a talented basketball family at Helias. She brings good height, athleticism and a versatile skill set to the Crusaders program. She is a good offensive rebounder who can also score around the basket. She is also a matchup problem with her ability to handle the ball and perform and excel on the perimeter with her height.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1875504' first='Alauri' last='Boyd'] (Parkway North): A 5'10" forward who plays has good mobility and the physical strength to impact the game at both ends of the floor. She can score in the post and also rebound the ball in traffic. She drives the ball well and she runs the court well in the transition game. She played with the [program_tooltip program_id='712694' first='Missouri' last='Phenom'] Jr. EYBL team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1897656' first='Sarah' last='Williams'] (St. Dominic): A 5'10" forward who plays a solid all-around game to help her team in a variety of ways. She can handle the ball and facilitate offense with her passing. She also works well in the lane with her ability to score with a nice shooting touch and rebound the basketball. She played with the [program_tooltip program_id='712597' first='Knights' last='Basketball Academy'] during the summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->