Top Power Forwards in NJ Regardless of Class
The post game in New Jersey is as strong as ever. It is because of these dominant forces on both ends. Here are the top power forwards in the state. 1. Caileigh Walsh (2021) | Gill St. Bernard’s: This is a…
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Continue ReadingThe post game in New Jersey is as strong as ever. It is because of these dominant forces on both ends. Here are the top power forwards in the state.
1. Caileigh Walsh (2021) | Gill St. Bernard’s: This is a no-brainer for No. 1. Walsh is a 6’4 post player that is going to dominate at the next level as well. She is a big time scorer and rebounder. Walsh can shoot from midrange and is agile to get up and down the court quickly.
2. Brynn McCurry Brynn McCurry 6'1" | PF Sparta | 2023 State NJ (2023) | Sparta: McCurry wasted no time turning into one of the top forwards in the state. She scored 468 points during her rookie year. Sparta ran their offense through McCurry and this is something they can continue to do over the next three years.
3. Laila Fair Laila Fair 6'3" | PF Stuart Day | 2021 State NJ (2021) | Stuart Day: Fair is one half of a dynamic duo in the post for Stuart Day. She finished the season as one of the top rebounders in the state. Fair has great instincts and anticipation on the defensive end.
4. Tabitha Amanze Tabitha Amanze 6'4" | PF Blair | 2022 State NJ (2022) | Blair: Amanze controls the post for a guard heavy team at Blair. The 6’4 forward has quick feet and strong hands that help on both ends. She is one of the most improved players and that will show during her third season.
5. Maddie Gore Maddie Gore 5'11" | PF Newton | 2021 State NJ (2021) | Newton: Gore has been an offensive force for three years now. She scored 464 points as a junior and was unstoppable once she gained position on the inside. She has the strength to get to where she wants and can score with her back to the basket.
6. Maddie Branigan Maddie Branigan 6'0" | PF St. Dominic | 2023 State NJ (2023) | St. Dominic: Branigan is another freshman that burst onto the scene in a big way. She improved as the season went on and finished with nearly nine rebounds per game. Branigan began being the focal point of St. Dominic’s offense come mid-season.
7. Ariel Jenkins Ariel Jenkins 6'4" | C Stuart Day | 2021 State NJ (2021) | Stuart Day: Jenkins is the other half of Stuart Day’s dominant force inside. She finished the season with 18 double-doubles and grabbed double-digit rebounds in 27 of 28 games.
8. Mikaela Hubbard Mikaela Hubbard 6'2" | PF St. John Vianney | 2023 State NJ (2023) | St. John Vianney: Hubbard is the next big thing at St. John Vianney. She will take a noticeable step with the Lancers as a sophomore. She can balance the floor well and be a compliment to the guard heavy rotation on the perimeter.
9. Erin McNulty Erin McNulty 5'10" | SF Mount St. Mary | 2021 State NJ (2021) | Mount St. Mary: McNulty missed the beginning of the season but was a dynamic player when she returned. She is going to have a big senior year for Mount St. Mary with a full campaign.
10. Grace Soltes Grace Soltes 6'1" | PF West Morris | 2022 State NJ (2022) | West Morris: Possibly one of the most improved players from year to year. Soltes turned into an unstoppable scorer in the lane. She has great versatility which helps West Morris make up different lineups with her on the floor.