Autumn Forney Autumn Forney 5'4" | PG/CG FL is another player who possesses the “it” factor, and she’s so calm that she might not even know it. Forney doesn’t have to score to stand out. Her awareness and ability to impact the game draw your attention as soon as she steps on the floor. She always seems to be in the vicinity of the ball, anticipating the next pass and putting herself in position to make a play. Her instincts allow her to affect the game without forcing the action, and her calm demeanor makes it all look natural.

Autumn Forney Autumn Forney 5'4" | PG/CG FL has continued to impress in the Fall League. Forney plays well on-ball defense and is a wizard in the passing lanes. Forney has a nose for the ball and seems to always get to loose balls and errant passes, and applies a lot of pressure on the ball. On offense, Forney can get to the rim and score. She also does a good job of drawing the defense and dishing the ball to the open teammate. Forney has been impressive since the summer, and her basketball IQ really stands out every time she is on the floor.

Autumn Forney Autumn Forney 5'4" | PG/CG FL consistently provides a spark when she is on the floor, whether offensively, defensively, or in transition. During fall league play this week, Forney applied tight on-ball pressure defensively, ran the floor well in transition, and showed her aggressiveness by attacking the rim and getting to the foul line. Despite her youth, she continues to show that she can make an impact in multiple areas of the game. Forney was equally effective during the travel period over the summer. The young has a nose for the ball and finds different ways to impact the game.

Autumn Forney Autumn Forney 5'4" | PG/CG FL is one of those players who can impact a game without needing the basketball in her hands all the time. Her defense, basketball IQ, and ability to turn stops into transition opportunities consistently stood out. Forney always seems to be in the right place at the right time and doing the right things on the court. Her feel for the game was noticeable throughout the summer, and it continued at this event. She simply makes plays when she is on the floor. Defensively, Forney pressured the ball, created steals and turned many of those into points. At times she finished the play herself, and sometimes created buckets for her teammates. Forney’s instinct, awareness, defensive pressure, and decision-making is rare at such an early age. Her ability to understand situations is impressive for such a young player.

Autumn Forney Autumn Forney 5'4" | PG/CG FL is another young player who consistently made plays when inserted into the lineup. Forney has a knack for making plays on both sides of the floor that lead to buckets. On offense, she is smart and finds the open teammate with her court vision. Forney plays passing lanes and is very good at getting steals that lead to transitional points. Throughout the grassroots season, Forney accepted the challenge of covering the team’s best ball handler. She has the quickness to cut off angles. It was more of the same at the Wildcat shootout. Forney is a rising young player who continues to get better each time out.

Autumn Forney Autumn Forney 5'4" | PG/CG FL showcased the versatility that coaches covet from a guard, showcasing the ability to contribute both on and off the ball. Throughout the weekend; she comfortably blended responsibilities, handling the basketball when needed, initiating offense at times, and making plays within the flow of the game. Her athleticism and feel for the game allowed her to impact multiple areas without needing to be the focal point of every possession. Defensively, Forney took on challenging backcourt assignments and did an excellent job applying pressure to opposing guards. Her quickness allowed her to cut off driving angles, stay in front of ball handlers, and disrupt offensive rhythm throughout the game. In a notable matchup against a talented opposing guard, Forney held her ground and competed at a high level from start to finish. She also ran the floor exceptionally well in transition, creating opportunities on both ends of the floor through effort and athleticism. As a combo guard capable of defending, handling, and contributing offensively in a variety of ways, Forney proved to be one of the more dependable and versatile backcourt players at the event.

Autumn Forney Autumn Forney 5'4" | PG/CG FL played with the instincts of a defensive back, constantly disrupting ball handlers and forcing opponents into mistakes. Quick, physical, and aggressive in the passing lanes, she showed excellent anticipation and speed defensively. Her ability to pressure the ball and create turnovers gave her team extra possessions and added energy on the defensive end. Forney also played well at the point guard position. She was impressive at getting the ball to her scorers, putting her team in the right offensive sets, and distributing the ball effectively.