Stat-tastic Hoopers this Week: Forwards

Mindy McCarthy December 3, 2021 @ 09:32 PM

I made it out to a couple of games this week in the Charlotte area, and here are the players that stood out to me in these competitions. [player_tooltip player_id="253883" first="Blanca" last="Thomas"] | Charlotte Catholic | PF | 2024 18 points // 14 rebounds // 5 steals // 4 blocks Thomas continues to dominate in the paint grabbing boards and blocking shots. She did well setting herself up at the top of the key to get a play going followed by flashing in the paint for a pass and some points. She can battle through contact and convert from the free throw line. [player_tooltip player_id="323890" first="Sarah" last="Evans"] | Ardrey Kell | SF | 2023 8 points // 8 rebounds // 3 steals // 1 block Evans (pictured above) is certainly expanding her game showing off a deep shot from behind the arc. She’s aggressive following shots to grab the rebound, and she sees the floor well finding her open teammates. She was constantly moving on offense cutting in and out of the paint making herself a big target to get the pass and score. [player_tooltip player_id="285932" first="Jada" last="Brigman"] | Olympic | SF | 2022 7 points // 11 rebounds // 3 assists // 1 steal Brigman showed her strength inside the paint grabbing rebounds and driving hard to the hoop. She sees the floor well and reads the defense knowing when to make her cuts. The UNC Asheville commit certainly knows how to make an immediate impact as soon as she steps into the game. Olivia Robertson | Mallard Creek | SF | 2025 7 points // 6 rebounds // 3 steals // 6 blocks Robertson is a strong presence inside sealing off her opponents, blocking shots, and grabbing rebounds. She does well reading the defenders knowing exactly when to block their shot, and she doesn’t let anyone get the rebound near her. She was instrumental in blocking shots but also grabbing the steal from those blocks completely ending the possession for her opponents.