Stock Rising Forwards of Note in the Updated 2027 Rankings

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Girls Hoops Missouri released its newly updated Class of 2027 rankings last weekend. Here is a look at a group of forwards and posts who are stock risers in the updated rankings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='967222' first='Libby' last='O'Donnell'] (Incarnate Word Academy): A 6'0" forward who plays a physical game while also doing all of the little things that help her team succeed. She is a good rebounder who sets solid screens and plays good defense in the post. She can also score around the basket with a nice shooting touch. She was a solid contributor to a Knights team that won the Class 6 state championship as well as a Napheesa Collier Elite 17U team that was very successful during the summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1117253' first='Jayla' last='Robinson'] (Francis Howell Central): A 6'0" forward who has picked up several small college offers after a strong summer with the Napheesa Collier Elite (Nordmann) 17U squad. She is a tough player in the low post area with good strength and athleticism. She can impact the game at both ends of the court with her scoring, rebounding and shot blocking. She also run the court well in transition.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='927521' first='Heslie' last='Higginbotham'] (Linn): A 5'10" forward who is a versatile player who plays a solid overall game. She excels in several different facets of the game with her high basketball IQ and nice feel for the game. She can handle the ball and facilitate offense with her passing ability. She is also a capable scoring threat who can shoot the ball and drive it effectively.</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 from the SWMO area who has a versatile skill set on offense. She has excellent fundamentals and footwork to score in the low post area. She drives it well from the perimeter and she can hit jumpers from the mid-range area.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1308676' first='Chloe' last='Zumwalt'] (Van-Far): A 6'0" forward who plays a strong game in the low post. She does a good job of establishing her position inside with good seals on her defender. She has a nice shooting touch around the basket with either hand. She also has a strong defensive presence inside with her ability to rebound and block shots.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1309447' first='Kayleigh' last='Steimel'] (Fordland): A 5'9" forward from the SWMO area who plays much taller than her actual height with her athleticism and strong motor. She has the ability to get off the floor quicker that most everyone which enables her to work the offensive boards well. She can also drive it well from the perimeter with a quick first step. She had a strong summer playing with the [program_tooltip program_id='712692' first='Missouri' last='Flight'] 17U squad.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->