2022 Rankings Update: Best Wings
Today’s look at the top 2022 players at each position deals with some of the best wings in Kentucky. Wings play primarily on the perimeter, and other than that can fill a variety of roles. Some are slashers who do…
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Continue ReadingToday’s look at the top 2022 players at each position deals with some of the best wings in Kentucky. Wings play primarily on the perimeter, and other than that can fill a variety of roles. Some are slashers who do their scoring at the rim, some are sharpshooters who make it rain from the outside, some are defensive specialists who can lock down the opposing team’s best player regardless of position, and some do all these things and more. So let’s look at the class of 2022’s best wings.
Jaileyah Cotton Jaileyah Cotton 5'6" | SG Bardstown | 2022 State KY , Bardstown- Despite struggling with injuries this season, Cotton maintains her spot as one of the best perimeter players in the state. Cotton has the pure talent and athleticism to carry to top position, even if her efficiency took a hit this season. If she can rebound with a healthier and more efficient season, Cotton has a good chance to maintain her spot atop these rankings and become the best scorer in the state.
Mia Hale Mia Hale 5'9" | SF Estill County | 2022 State KY , Estill County- Many underclassmen are able to take a backseat to the upperclassmen on their team, but not Hale. Not only was she the top player on her team this season, she was one of the best players in the mountains regardless of class. Despite the extra attention this entailed, Hale was able to score with both volume and efficiency. This not only shows that Hale already has a well-rounded game but should help sharpen her skills and make her even better going forward.
Lacey Bradshaw Lacey Bradshaw 5'8" | SF Notre Dame | 2022 State KY , Notre Dame- Excelling as a slasher, Bradshaw cemented herself this season as one of the state’s top scorers. She was at her best getting to the rim, and she is perhaps the best in the class at getting penetration then finishing. As a result, she shot 56% from the field, an excellent number for a wing. If Bradshaw can add a jump shot to compliment her inside scoring, she can further cement her place among the state’s top scorers.
Macie Feldman Macie Feldman 5'9" | CG Notre Dame | 2022 State KY , Notre Dame- Bradshaw’s teammate brings a much different skillset to the table. Feldman is a shooter first and foremost, and she is one of the best in the state. While teams game-planned to stop her from making it rain from outside, she was still able to get enough open shots to have a huge impact on games, including some game-deciding 3’s. If she can round out her game a little more, it will make her jump-shot and her overall play even better.
Timothi Williams Timothi Williams 5'7" | SG Great Crossing | 2022 State KY , Great Crossing- A prototypical wing, Williams excels in all the areas one would expect out of a top perimeter player. She gets to the rim, has a nice jump shot, and has shown the defensive chops to defend a variety of positions. Thus far she has taken on more of a secondary role with no one skill standing out above the rest, but that could change as Williams takes on a bigger role over the next two years.
Isabel Grimes Isabel Grimes 5'8" | SG Breckinridge County | 2022 State KY , Breckinridge County- After excelling off the ball while playing big minutes for a strong team, Grimes took on more ball-handling duties for Breckinridge County this season. So while her scoring numbers didn’t necessarily take a leap, Grimes showed off a new array of playmaking skills that should prove valuable going forward. She has all the skills to continue leading her team and rocket up these rankings going forward.