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Fresh Faces: 2029 Forwards

Fresh Faces: 2029 Forwards
PGH scouts feature ranked athletes from Kansas.
Joel Webb
Joel Webb October 21, 2025 @ 10:31 AM
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Sara Williams
Sara Williams 5'8" | SF | 2029
KS
Sophia Bates
Sophia Bates SF/PF | 2029
KS
Miya Respress
Miya Respress 5'11" | PF | 2029
KS
Shailynn (Shai) Anderson
Shailynn (Shai) Anderson 5'8" | 2029
KS
Calleigh Hudson
Calleigh Hudson 5'10" | PF/SF | 2029
KS
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Each year that surpasses it allows us to learn about new, bright and young talent entering the helm of high school basketball. The Kansas City and surrounding areas has some of the best young talent in the country that are waiting burst on the scene and take their rightful place. This article will take a look at some of top forwards in the 2029 class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1242952"],"_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"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68efb1aa1ef3f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Efficient and fundamentally sound forward that does knows how to affect a game in a various amount of ways other then scoring. She runs the floor well which allows her to get easy baskets in transition. Hudson also shows great touch around the basket. Shows the capable to shoot from midrange and long distance as well. Calleigh is also a consistent rebounder of offense and defense. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1326525"],"_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"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68efb1aa1efd5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A traditional power forward, that has good size, strength and mobility. Miya does the bulk of her work in and around the basket. She consistently carves out space, and does a great job of working early to create deep post position. She's a powerful finisher that can go through and maneuver around defenders. Respress is also a continual rebounder on the offensive and defensive end. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1326529"],"_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"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68efd23f04e40"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A rangy forward that shows a ton of versatility within her game. Bates displays her capability to handle grabbing boards on D and starting the break, she also does a good job getting down hill in the half. Sophia also shows good range on her jump shot. Versatility is not just shown on offense, she has solid lateral moment which allows her to guard smaller guards on the perimeter and good size and strength to guard down low. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1278402"],"_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"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68f1448fc8f3e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Solid forward with both wing and post skills. Shows a solid handle going either direction and good variety of finishes to go along with it. Has good form on her shot and shows her consistency to make shots from the middy and three. Shai is a good rebounder on both sides of the ball and a strong on and off ball defender </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1349396"],"_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"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68f791b0bd943"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sara is a hidden gem within the class of 2029. She's a strong forward who shows versatility and the ability to do a bit of everything when on the court. Williams has a good handle going either direction and despite being right handed uses her left just a bit more than her dominant hand. She shows great range on her shot but also really good touch from the mid range and around the rim. Williams has good instincts and is a great rebounder from the small forward position.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

Each year that surpasses it allows us to learn about new, bright and young talent entering the helm of high school basketball. The Kansas City and surrounding areas has some of the best young talent in the country that are waiting burst on the scene and take their rightful place. This article will take a look at some of top forwards in the 2029 class.

Calleigh Hudson

Calleigh Hudson

KS
PF/SF
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS PF/SF
CLASS 2029
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Calleigh
Hudson PF/SF
Class
2029
Height
5'10"
HS
Blue Valley West
|
KS
Fresh Faces: 2029 Forwards
Efficient and fundamentally sound forward that does knows how to affect a game in a various amount of...
Written by Joel Webb
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Calleigh Hudson

State: Kansas
School: Blue Valley West
Club: Kansas Elite
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Miya Respress

Miya Respress

HEIGHT 5'11"
POS PF
CLASS 2029
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Miya
Respress PF
Class
2029
Height
5'11"
HS
Wichita East
|
KS
Fresh Faces: 2029 Forwards
A traditional power forward, that has good size, strength and mobility. Miya does the bulk of her work...
Written by Joel Webb
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Miya Respress

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State: Kansas
School: Wichita East
Club: Mokan Girls Hoops
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Sophia Bates

Sophia Bates

POS SF/PF
CLASS 2029
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Sophia
Bates SF/PF
Class
2029
HS
Olathe South
|
KS
Fresh Faces: 2029 Forwards
A rangy forward that shows a ton of versatility within her game. Bates displays her capability to handle...
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Sophia Bates

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State: Kansas
School: Olathe South
Club: Mokan Girls Hoops
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Shailynn (Shai) Anderson

Shailynn (Shai) Anderson

HEIGHT 5'8"
POS N/A
CLASS 2029
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Shailynn
(Shai) Anderson
Class
2029
Height
5'8"
HS
Olathe North
|
KS
Fresh Faces: 2029 Forwards
Solid forward with both wing and post skills. Shows a solid handle going either direction and good variety...
Written by Joel Webb
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Shailynn (Shai) Anderson

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State: Kansas
School: Olathe North
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Sara Williams

Sara Williams

HEIGHT 5'8"
POS SF
CLASS 2029
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Sara
Williams SF
Class
2029
Height
5'8"
HS
Olathe East
|
KS
Fresh Faces: 2029 Forwards
Sara is a hidden gem within the class of 2029. She’s a strong forward who shows versatility and...
Written by Joel Webb
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Sara Williams

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State: Kansas
School: Olathe East
Club: KC Shock
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