The Next Top Dog In Duval: Forwards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='746624' first='Leandrea' last='McCloud']&nbsp; has all of the tools to be the top dog in Duval county. For one, she averaged a double double last season and she accomplished that feat with other aggressive scorers on the floor with her. McCloud can run the floor and has a nice game inside the paint. Defensively, her shot blocking ability is elite. When you add up all of the tools in McCloud's bag, she is a contender for the top player on the First Coast. <br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='748533' first='Falisa' last='White'] is a young player who is a mixture of physicality and skill. She has the size of a power forward and the versatility of a guard. White averaged over 13 points per game as a Freshman. She has the ability to play on the wings and slash to the rim for buckets. Last season, White was also a force in the transition game, handling the ball and filling the lanes. White is a big time talent. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='633529' first='Mia' last='Chandler'] deserves to be in the conversation as well. She is one of the top forwards on the First Coast. She is arguably one of the best offensive rebounders on this list and probably tops the list in scoring off of the offensive rebound. Chandler can also run the floor and has guard speed on the wings. Defensively, she does a great job of blocking shots and holding her ground in the paint.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='370059' first='Nacoya' last='Blocton'] is another forward who could wear the crown. She can do it all on the offensive end and is versatile on defense to play inside and outside. Blocton has always been highly ranked in the 2025 class and is known as one of the top stretch 4s on the First Coast (and in the State). <br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='515102' first='Madilyn' last='Ray'] is one of the top Centers/Forwards in the State and on the First Coast. She has a versatile offensive game with the ability to shoot the midrange consistently and can step behind the three point line and knock it down. Defensively, she is very skilled at blocking shots and does a good job of protecting the paint.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='722919' first='Julianna' last='Baskin'] plays the power forward and center positions with a high motor and energy. She does a lot from the freethrow line, including passing, shooting the midrange, and getting to the rim. She led her team to one of the most memorable seasons ever on the First Coast, which included a trip to the final four in Lakeland. Baskin averaged a double double and was a force on both ends of the floor. Another season like that and she could be crowned as the GOAT or Top Dog in Duval. <br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='430248' first='Destiny' last='Donaldson'] (COVER LEFT) is a name that comes to mind in this conversation. Her ability to run the floor, score in the paint, and occasionally from the perimeter makes her a prime candidate. Donaldson is also a force in the rebound department and she knows how to score on putbacks and get to the freethrow line. She can defend multiple positions on the inside and outside. Donaldson has only scratched the surface of how good she can be. She can impact the game in multiple ways without scoring a single point. <br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='221646' first='Terrannya' last='Medlock'] (COVER RIGHT) is another forward who can make a case as the top player on the First Coast. She can score from anywhere on the court and is potent in the midrange with her length and elevation. Medlock can also play at the guard position with her versatility.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Other First Coast Forwards to consider: [player_tooltip player_id='900338' first='Bailey' last='Harris'], [player_tooltip player_id='514609' first='Zara' last='Griffith'], [player_tooltip player_id='514521' first='Brie' last='McCoy'], [player_tooltip player_id='751625' first='Terrell' last='McCoy'], [player_tooltip player_id='515067' first='Makala' last='DesJarlais'] </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->