Forwards Who Can Grab and Go

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The ability to grab a defensive rebound and immediately push the basketball up the floor makes these players special and impactful on the basketball court. Instead of waiting for an outlet pass or a guard to initiate the offense, these players can grab the rebound, put the ball on the floor, put the defense on its heels, and create opportunities in transition. Some can take it coast-to-coast, while others use their handles to dish to teammates filling the wing on the break. In this article, we look at several power forwards who have that rare ability to grab the rebound and go. <br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["974196"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ac5ef4792ac3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='974196' first='Trinity' last='Dinkins'] combines forward size with the ball skills and vision of a guard. She rebounds well and can immediately initiate the break, handling the ball comfortably in the open floor and going coast-to-coast to finish. Dinkins is a smart player with a high basketball IQ who can score from the midrange, from the post with her back to the basket, and from the perimeter. Dinkins's court vision is what makes her unique at the forward position. She recognizes the defense and can feed the post, find open perimeter shooters, and has the ability to create for herself. <br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["748533"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ac5ef4792b2e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='748533' first='Falisa' last='White'] brings toughness, strength, and aggressiveness to the forward position. She rebounds well in traffic and has the ability to push the ball herself and take it coast to coast for the finish. White is especially effective attacking the basket, where she uses her strength to absorb contact and finish. She doesn't shy away from physical play and can dish out contact and score through the physical play. Her combination of rebounding, attacking the rim, and her physicality sets her apart from most power forwards. White was a beast at the recent Florida Expo, and it was her “grab and go” mentality and execution that made her one of the top five performers at the showcase. <br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["515067"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ac5ef4792b7e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='515067' first='Makala' last='DesJarlais']' ball-handling ability has always been one of the most impressive parts of her game. She is comfortable handling from the forward position and has been trusted to initiate the offense and help break the press, giving her team another option besides its guards. DesJarlais can secure the rebound, push the ball, and create her own scoring opportunity, including getting to the free-throw line area for the stop-and-pop midrange jumper. Her combination of handling the ball, shooting, physicality, and versatility allows her to impact the game in multiple ways. Her ability to handle the ball from the four position was huge during last year's state championship run. Desjarlais and team are poised for an attempt at the repeat or even playing in the State's top eight. Desjarlais's grab-and-go ability could be the deciding factor. <br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["844873"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ac5ef4792bf1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='844873' first='Sara' last='Dagba'] brings a combination of front court power, basketball IQ, and perimeter skill. She handles the basketball extremely well for a four or five, can attack off the dribble, shoot from the outside, and use her strength to play through contact. Dagba has the ability to also play at the guard position with her court vision and ability to deliver the pass - on the block or on the perimeter. Her ball IQ allows her to see the floor, anticipate, and to see the floor and play with great instincts on the court. Defensively, she brings physicality and the versatility to cover on the inside and on the perimeter. Her ability to handle, shoot, pass, defend, and attack gives her a skill set that allows her to grab it and go. Not many players at the four can do it as consistently as Dagba. She is a rare talent. <br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["638560"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ac604ad3d3e1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='638560' first='Gianna' last='Crawford']'s versatility allows her to operate inside as a four or five and on occasion operate like a point forward. She has a high basketball IQ, positions herself well on the glass, and can turn a defensive rebound into an immediate transition opportunity with her ball-handling ability. Crawford is also capable of helping break the press and advancing the ball against pressure. Her offensive game is very polished- in the paint and on the perimeter as well. She can score inside, rebound, handle, and initiate offense, making her one of the more versatile front court players on the First Coast. Crawford can play at the free-throw line and pick a team apart. Her versatility allows her to grab it and go and separates her from others at her position.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->