2023 Rankings: Best Forwards
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As mentioned in our section on the top wings from these rankings, it can be difficult to slot players into a set position this early in their careers. This carries through to our evaluation of the top forwards. Forward is…
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Continue ReadingAs mentioned in our section on the top wings from these rankings, it can be difficult to slot players into a set position this early in their careers. This carries through to our evaluation of the top forwards. Forward is already a versatile position, as they are expected to play both inside and out while defending a variety of positions. They must combine size with athleticism and quickness. These players all have those skills and have shown at least flashes of both interior and perimeter skills.
Timberlynn Yeast Timberlynn Yeast 5'8" | SF Mercer County | 2023 State KY , Mercer County- One of the best young scorers in the state, Yeast has shown all the skills one would want out of a top forward, scoring at a high level both inside and out. The result was an average of 17.3 points per game last year, a truly elite number for a freshman. Despite having the size of a wing player, she also averaged 8 rebounds per game, showing tremendous ability to battle inside.
Destiny Thomas Destiny Thomas 5'10" | SF McCracken County | 2023 State KY , McCracken County- In many ways, Thomas fits into the category of wing more than forward at this point in her career, as she has functioned mostly as a perimeter player. However, she has the size to play inside and pulled down 6 rebounds per game last year, showing some toughness and ability in the interior. Her 15 points per game also showed an ability to score in a variety of ways from multiple levels.
Whitney Lind Whitney Lind 6'1" | PF Cooper | 2023 State KY , Cooper- Another player on the talented young Cooper team, Lind is arguably the centerpiece of their crop of underclassmen. She led the Jaguars in scoring and rebounding last season, and was the standout player in many of their games. While her size may allow her to develop into more of a post player down the line, Lind has shown an impressive combination of skills to make our list as a forward.
Clara Collins, South Laurel- Perhaps the purest forward on this list, Collins showcases all the multilevel skills one wants from the position. She has the size to score and rebound inside and has an excellent shooting touch from both the mid-range and the outside. With good size and a wide array of skills, look for Collins to emerge as a star as her game continues to develop over the next few years.
Meadow Tisdale Meadow Tisdale 5'10" | PF Bowling Green | 2023 State KY , Bowling Green- Arguably the most interior-centric player on this list, Tisdale did most of her damage on the inside last season. She proved to be a great rebounder and rim protector, and also scored most of her points on the inside. What qualifies her for this list the fact that she showcased enough athleticism to expand her game outside of the paint if she can continue to improve her perimeter skills.