2022 Class Rankings Breakdown: The Top 5
Introductions are in order for the class of 2022. These young players are just beginning to make a name for themselves. The foundation has been laid for many of them and now all that is required is to stay consistent…
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Continue ReadingIntroductions are in order for the class of 2022. These young players are just beginning to make a name for themselves. The foundation has been laid for many of them and now all that is required is to stay consistent and to continue to build on their games.
If you do not know these names yet, we encourage you to get familiar with them. Many of the players in this class with play significant roles in their high school team’s this 2019-2020 season, but there is no question they will be major contributors to their team’s success within a year. Let’s take a look at the top 5 players in this class because they are the who’s who of the young gunners.
Sydney Bowles (Woodward Academy) is our number one player in the class of 2022. Bowles is a wing with forward size and is a dynamic scorer with great size and skill. She can do it all and does it with style. Her ability to shoot the jumper with range beyond the arc, put together dribble combinations to create space from defenders, and finish at the rim in traffic separates her from almost all players in her class. She rebounds well and will put the ball on the floor in transition without hesitation.
Paris Miller (Luella) takes the number two spot for the class of 2022. Miller is a very skilled guard with a high level of athleticism. She has an all-around game that is perfectly suited for the guard position. She has great toughness that helps her driving ability and possess enough strength to finish through contact. She shoots the three with range both on the catch and off the bounce. She has good speed and control in transition and keeps pressure on the defense when the ball is in her hands. She is an above-average defender who uses timing and instinct to strip defenders and shoot through passing lanes resulting in easy baskets.
Dunn was a matchup nightmare at the Parkview Tip-off Classic.Kara Dunn (Mt. Paran) takes the number three spot for the 2022 class. With skill, athleticism, and a high basketball IQ Dunn is sure to be a household name. She has every part of the game in her arsenal. She is a violent rebounder and post scorer and has great touch on her mid-range jumper. Her shooting touch is extended to the arc where she is a viable spot up shooter right now. Her ability to lead the break in transition and make precise passes is a major bonus to her game. She will continue to grow in the game of basketball and be a top prospect.
Lazaria Spearman (Dacula) securely holds the number four place in the class of 2022. What sets Spearman apart is her true commitment to embrace her versatility as a player. She will lead the break on one possession, sprint to the wing on the next, and then bang in the post on the final. All without being told to do so. She truly understands how to throw her defender off and to keep teams guessing on how to stop her. She has a variety of post moves and shot-creating ability with her good ball-handling skills. Spearman is possibly the most versatile player in this class.
Bridget Utberg (Woodstock) wraps up our top five as she holds the number five spot for 2022. A smaller guard that is a pure scorer. She has mastered the step back to create space and uses it to get open looks beyond the arc which she usually converts. She often has highlight finishes as she can maneuver her body to avoid defenders and shot-blockers to score tough layups. She has a good court vision and finds her open teammate often. Her scoring ability is sure to continue to separate her from the rest of her class.