Top St. Louis Area Class of 2022 Forwards
Prep Girls Hoops Missouri takes a look at the top Class of 2022 forwards in the St. Louis metro area: Vanessa Polk Vanessa Polk 6'2" | C John Burroughs | 2022 State MO 6’2″ John Burroughs: A classic back to…
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Continue ReadingPrep Girls Hoops Missouri takes a look at the top Class of 2022 forwards in the St. Louis metro area:
Vanessa Polk Vanessa Polk 6'2" | C John Burroughs | 2022 State MO 6’2″ John Burroughs: A classic back to the basket post player who is capable of impacting the game at both ends of the floor. She is strong in the post with her ability to catch the ball in traffic and finish. She is also a force on defense with her shot blocking. As a sophomore, she averaged 13.1 points, 11.9 rebounds and 3.2 blocks while shooting 55 percent from the field.
Carlie Vick Carlie Vick 6'2" | C Westminster | 2022 State MO 6’2″ Westminster Christian: A talented young post player who has already received an offer from UAB. She catches the ball well and she has a nice touch around the basket, which includes good use of the backboard. She is also a very effective shot blocker on defense. As a sophomore, she averaged 7.0 points, 7.5 rebounds and 2.6 blocks while shooting 49 percent from the field for a conference championship team.
Eliza Maupin 6’3″ Webster Groves (pictured): A very athletic and agile young prospect who is a Division I prospect in three sports; basketball, track and volleyball. She runs the court with ease and her offensive skill set is still emerging. She has a nice touch around the basket and she can also handle the ball. On defense, she is a force as a shot blocker with her length. Her upside is very substantial. She averaged 10.6 points, 5.3 rebounds and three blocks a game while shooting 55 percent from the field.
Ally Fitzgerald 6’2″ Marquette: A very nimble post player who is a force on the defensive end with her length and timing, She has good fundamentals in the low post with her ability to seal the defender and keep the ball up high when she shoots. She has a nice turnaround jumper and can step out to make 15 footers. She averaged 9.5 points, 7.8 rebounds and 4.1 blocks in helping the Mustangs to a district championship.
Tara Benham Tara Benham 6'0" | PF Kirkwood | 2022 State MO 6’0″ Kirkwood: A solid young forward who played a pivotal role in the Pioneers march to the state tournament. She is an excellent passer from the high post who can operate well in a high-low set. She also is a very effective position rebounder. She averaged 6.8 points and 5.2 rebounds in helping the Pioneers to a Class 5 Final Four berth