Napheesa Collier Elite Classic New Names of Forwards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Girls Hoops Missouri takes a look at some new names of some excellent forwards and post players from Missouri that we watched at last weekend's Phee Elite Classic at The Principia School in St. Louis.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":638879,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/04/Mariah-Green-Williams-II.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-638879" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='736752' first='Mariah' last='Green-Williams'] (Midwest United 15U): A 5'9 2026 small forward from Ritenour who has a good blend of strength and versatility in her game. She's a solid ball handler who can attack on the drive and also hit the offensive boards. She can also make the open 3-pointer. She's quite a matchup problem.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":638884,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/04/Zoe-Best.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-638884" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='366817' first='Zoe' last='Best'] (Phee Elite 1U Olufson): A 5'10 2024 forward from Incarnate Word Academy who has good bounce and a keen sense of where to be on the court to make a play, whether it's a loose ball offensive rebound or an off ball cut. She has a good motor with the ability to guard multiple positions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":638885,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/04/Addyenne-Means.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-638885" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Addynne Means (Crossover Hoops 15U): A 5'9 2026 forward from Mark Twain who plays a solid overall game. She does some good foundational things well like screening and blocking out inside for rebounds. She also had a deft shooting touch from 15 feet along the baseline.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":638886,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/04/Kahmya-Bell.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-638886" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='736754' first='Kahmya' last='Bell'] (Midwest United 15U): A 6'0 2026 post player from Ritenour who was a real factor inside at both ends of the court. She's a good shot blocker with her length and timing and she rebounds the ball well. She keeps the ball high on offense and finishes in the paint.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":638887,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/04/Marian-Dabney.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-638887" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='857354' first='Marian' last='Dabney'] (Crossover Hoops 15U): A 6'1 2026 forward from Milan who has a nice shooting touch from the high post and the ability to handle the ball. She's long and slender and moves very well up and down the court. She also has some solid moves in the post.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":638888,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/04/Madyson-Ford.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-638888" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='493459' first='Madyson' last='Ford'] (Lady BBE 15U): A 5'9 2026 forward from Cardinal Ritter who plays with a lot of fire and intensity. She has good quick feet in the post to complement her physical strength. She rebounds well, finishes strong inside while also running the court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>********</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":638890,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/04/Deltriona-Church.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-638890" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Deltriona Church (Crossover Hoops 16U): A 5'11 2025 forward from Clark County who has impressive length and she stayed very active. She rebounded the ball well and ran the court on a regular basis. She also had some good finishes inside. Her upside is pretty high.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->