2024 Watchlist Breakdown: Part 2
Our initial 2024 watchlist publishes this week and to go with the list, I wanted to add a little breakdown for each player. Remember this is a watchlist and not a ranking. There are no 2024 rankings yet and these…
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Continue ReadingOur initial 2024 watchlist publishes this week and to go with the list, I wanted to add a little breakdown for each player. Remember this is a watchlist and not a ranking. There are no 2024 rankings yet and these names are presented in no particular order.
Audrey Biggs Audrey Biggs 6'0" | SF Boyd County | 2024 State KY , Boyd County – Boyd has been home to some of the best ballers in the state in the past few seasons and Biggs could be the next one up after Harley Paynter Harley Paynter 5'7" | CG Boyd County | 2021 State KY graduates. A double figure scorer this past season, Audrey has the potential to follow in the footsteps of the best at Boyd and be a Miss Basketball candidate one day.
Ella Morrison Ella Morrison 5'8" | SG South Oldham | 2024 State KY , South Oldham – Younger sister of the leading scorer in school history on the boy’s side, Ella should see her shooting numbers improve over time and could be a 15+ point per game scorer this season for the Lady Dragons.
Trinity Rowe Trinity Rowe 5'7" | PG Pikeville | 2024 State KY , Pikeville – Rowe holds scholarship offers from Pikeville and Eastern Kentucky before entering high school thanks to her steady hand with the ball and ability to run a team. Trinity is going to see a much bigger role next season as Pikeville’s leading and second leading scorer both graduate this spring.
Chloe Hannah Chloe Hannah 5'7" | SF Paintsville | 2024 State KY , Paintsville – Hannah was forced into a big role as an 8th grader and may not have been ready. She struggled to score the ball efficiently but the potential is there to be a really good 5 year starter in her career.
Kylie Gayheart Kylie Gayheart 5'5" | PG Knott County Central | 2024 State KY , Knott County Central – The starting point guard for the 14th region runners-up, Kylie is more a distributor than a scorer at this point in her career and will need to make some big strides in her shooting over the coming seasons but he has a good basketball IQ and feel for the game.
Liz Freihofer Liz Freihofer 5'10" | SF Cooper | 2024 State KY , Cooper – Cooper has to be one of the youngest teams in the state and Freihofer was one of the few to play every game this past season as the roster was hit by injuries. Liz is already a solid shooter and with a good work ethic could be an elite shooter long before graduation.
Hailee Johnson Hailee Johnson 5'9" | CG Owensboro Catholic | 2024 State KY , McLean County – She wasn’t pulled up until her middle school season ended but Hailee stepped right into a starting role in the 3rd region and immediately started earning her stripes. Like most on the list, she needs to improve her shooting efficiency but Johnson already is off to a good start towards a great career.
Emilea Preece Emilea Preece 6'1" | C Paintsville | 2024 State KY , Paintsville – Like her teammate Chloe Hannah Chloe Hannah 5'7" | SF Paintsville | 2024 State KY , Preece was thrown to the wolves this past season but has the potential to be really good in time. She and Hannah need to be living in the gym for the foreseeable future but the potential is there for them to be the best duo in the 15th region for multiple years.
Sarah Baker Sarah Baker 6'2" | C Ryle | 2024 State KY , Ryle – Death, taxes and Ryle having elite talent all over the roster. While the Lady Raiders didn’t get a chance to defend their state title, they did have a good season. Three points and 3 rebounds per game for Baker isn’t going to blow anyone away but she sat the tone for the rest of her career and should be a top player in the class.
Zoee Johnson Zoee Johnson 5'10" | C Shelby Valley | 2024 State KY , Shelby Valley – Shelby Valley is another team that relies on a lot of youth but they don’t have long to grow up as Coach Rowe has his sights set on Rupp Arena next Spring. Johnson can be their anchor in the middle and a necessary piece for every winning team is that rim protector and rebounder. Zoee can be that for Shelby Valley.