2024 Rankings Update: Up and Coming Forwards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These prospects bring positional versatility on the defensive end, alongside notable upside on the offensive side of the floor. All hailing from winning programs, these names will likely be moving deep into the playoffs through this upcoming season.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='495816' first='Addison' last='Branscum'] - Mountain View</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Branscum has begun picking up momentum throughout the past few weeks, including offers from Regis and Western Colorado. The 6' guard has proven to be an efficient shooter from beyond the arc, typically off the catch, regardless of the contest. Her notable height for her position makes her a tough cover along the perimeter, between her scoring ability and growth as a playmaker. Doing especially well finding baseline cutters and shotmakers off of kick-outs, Branscum has continued to refine her game and expand upon her previous strengths. Her continued growth as a ball handler is especially encouraging, showing signs of self-creation through crossovers from the top of the key. Her defensive versatility has been effective, proven capable of matching up against three positions (2-4) at the point of attack. Bright future ahead, hard to imagine these two offers will be the last for the incoming senior.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='329389' first='Brooklyn' last='Meza'] - Roosevelt&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Meza is about as steady as any prospect in the class, providing value around the paint in a variety of areas. The 5'11 small forward is a highly impactful part of Roosevelt's success this past season and throughout showcase events in June. She is a valuable rebounder on the defensive side, maximizing her positioning to box out opponents. Meza's interior defense cannot go overlooked either, proving sturdy against opposing 3s and 4s while keeping an arm up for the contest. Offensively, she is playing alongside a highly talented company, doing well to fill space on cutters and attack the glass on second chance opportunities. Continuing to showcase her ability to stretch out the floor will be noteworthy, as she brings such value to one of the state's best programs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='671388' first='Macayla' last='Stark'] - Riverdale Ridge</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stark has shown versatility in a variety of areas, utilizing her physicality as a rebounder and versatile defensive asset. Playing a vital role in Riverdale Ridge's versatility on the defensive end, Stark shows intrigue through her assertiveness as a help defender. Proving effective at crowding opposing ball handlers, the incoming senior will be instrumental for this group's stability going into next season. Her continued improvement with the spot-up jumper will be vital to Riverdale Ridge's offensive upside, given the elite top end talent within this group.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='671387' first='Dessirae' last='Ulmer'] - Fountain Fort Carson</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ulmer has proven incredibly physical as a downhill scoring threat, utilizing her strength to bully her way towards the rim. The incoming senior forward has been a tough cover for opponents, given her raw strength and consistency driving to the rim with her strong hand. Her defensive rebounding is a clear strength of hers, proving capable of moving away opponents who attempt to crash the glass. At roughly 6' feet tall, Ulmer has shown defensive versatility versus both 4s and 5s, proving capable at taking contact while maintaining position.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->