2023 Rankings Update: Top Forwards
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Continuing our positional breakdowns of the class of 2023, we look at players who have elite inside-out potential, straddling the line between those who dominate on the interior and perimeter by doing a little of both. Timberlynn Yeast Timberlynn Yeast…
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Continue ReadingContinuing our positional breakdowns of the class of 2023, we look at players who have elite inside-out potential, straddling the line between those who dominate on the interior and perimeter by doing a little of both.
Timberlynn Yeast Timberlynn Yeast 5'8" | SF Mercer County | 2023 State KY , Mercer County- One of the best scorers in the class, and even the state, Yeast has been an absolute monster on the inside, using her athleticism and physicality to score at the rim seemingly at will. She’s also one of the state’s top rebounders, with her 18 points 11.5 rebounds per game ranking as an elite statline. If she expands her range, Yeast will end up being virtually unstoppable.
Whitney Lind Whitney Lind 6'1" | PF Cooper | 2023 State KY , Cooper- The centerpiece of Cooper’s stupendous young core, Lind has all the versatility one could want from the forward position, scoring, rebounding, and even playmaking. Serving as a veteran despite her relative inexperience, Lind is smart beyond her years. If she can add a consistent three-point shot, she’ll have all the tools one could want.
Brianna Bryars, George Rogers Clark- A similar player to Lind, Bryars has a touch more athleticism than her fellow sophomore, but her game is not quite as polished. This gives her tremendous upside, and if she can round out her game then she’ll cement her place as one of the state’s top overall players.
Destiny Thomas Destiny Thomas 5'10" | SF McCracken County | 2023 State KY , McCracken County- Unfortunately there’s not much new to say about Thomas, as she’s missed the 2021 season with a torn ACL. Hopefully, she’ll rebound and be back to showcase her outstanding potential in the months to come.
Meadow Tisdale Meadow Tisdale 5'10" | PF Bowling Green | 2023 State KY , Bowling Green- Perhaps the closest to a traditional power forward on this list, Tisdale has nice size and toughness inside, making her a great rebounder. What slots her into the forward category is her face-up ability, showing the ability to put the ball on the floor and knock down shots from deep in addition to a strong post-game, making her a complete package.
Sarah Weddington Sarah Weddington 6'0" | PF Lewis County | 2023 State KY , Lewis County- Fitting the mold of most players on this list, Weddington has shown a well-rounded game, scoring inside and rebounding at a strong clip while showing more athleticism and ball-handling than a post player might. Also like most players on this list, Weddington needs to add an outside shot to take her game to the next level.
Clara Collins, South Laurel- We round out this list with a player who showcases all the versatility expected of a forward, as Collins scores from multiple levels, rebounds, and showcases some of the best defensive versatility in the class. The only thing limiting her is her athleticism, which is good but not overwhelming like others on this list, but her skillset still makes her a top-notch forward.