2023 Rankings: Top Guards
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Perhaps the strongest position in our new 2023 rankings, the top two prospects in this class are both guards. While the depth at this position drops off some after its hot start, it is a position loaded with potential. These…
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Continue ReadingPerhaps the strongest position in our new 2023 rankings, the top two prospects in this class are both guards. While the depth at this position drops off some after its hot start, it is a position loaded with potential. These players have shown early in their careers that they have the ability to run an offense and do so at a high level. All of the players on this list have also proven to be complete players with well-rounded skillsets. That certainly bodes well for them over the next 3 years.
Haven Ford Haven Ford 5'5" | CG Rowan County | 2023 State KY , Rowan County- The top prospect in the class of 2023, there isn’t much more to say about Ford’s potential. She has all the skills one could ask for out of a basketball player in general, let alone a point guard. If her career goes as expected, she could be the next great prospect to come out of Kentucky.
Triniti Ralston Triniti Ralston 5'7" | PG Sacred Heart | 2023 State KY , Sacred Heart- Despite being the number 2 overall prospect in the class, Ralston has been overshadowed at time. Not only is she 2nd to Ford, she also played last season on perhaps the most talented teams in the state where she often took on a supporting role to her outstanding teammates. On the flip side of this, she was entrusted with running an elite offense as a freshman and did an outstanding job, setting her up to step into the spotlight as a truly elite player in her own right.
Macy Runner Macy Runner 5'6" | PG Nelson County | 2023 State KY , Nelson County- Another well-rounded point guard, Runner is not always mentioned in the same conversation as the top 2 players on our list, although she may be working her way towards that level. She has great scoring skills to go along with some top-notch playmaking. If she can continue to do it all at as high a level as she has the ability to, Runner could continue to rocket up this list.
Sydne Tolbert Sydne Tolbert 5'6" | CG DuPont Manual | 2023 State KY , DuPont Manual- Despite being somewhat undersized, Tolbert uses her physicality to her advantage rather than as a hindrance. She has explosive speed which she uses to get to around posing players and create a shot on offense while constantly staying in their faces defense. She’s also shown great vision and passing ability, making her perhaps the most traditional point guard on this list.
Kaela Ballard Kaela Ballard 6'1" | CG Portland Christian | 2023 State KY , Southern- Yet another well-rounded player at point guard, Ballard has taken on more of a scoring role due to the lack of offensive weapons around her. Despite this, she has also shown some strong playmaking ability and represents much of her team’s overall offensive production. As she continues to mature and is surrounded by more firepower expect Ballard to get more attention for her top-notch skillset.