2022 Rankings Update: Stock Risers
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No. 6 || 5-6 PG Bridget Utberg Bridget Utberg 5'6" | PG Woodstock | 2022 State GA – Woodstock Up from No. 11 The flashy playmaker and potent scorer became Woodstock’s all-time leading scorer. Utberg is a dynamic player that…
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Continue ReadingNo. 6 || 5-6 PG
Bridget Utberg
Bridget
Utberg
5'6" | PG
Woodstock | 2022
State
GA
– Woodstock
Up from No. 11
The flashy playmaker and potent scorer became Woodstock’s all-time leading scorer. Utberg is a dynamic player that uses quick hands to poke away steals. On offense she can create separation and uses her body exceptionally well to draw contact and finish through fouls. Utberg is a sharp passer and a streaky three-point shooter with a high IQ.
No. 17 || 5-10 CG
Cayla Cowart
Cayla
Cowart
5'10" | CG
West Forsyth | 2022
State
GA
– West Forsyth
Up from No. 24
One of Georgia’s elite slashers, Cayla Cowart Cayla Cowart 5'10" | CG West Forsyth | 2022 State GA assaults the rim with hard drives and the ability to finish with either hand. She’s a stat sheet stuffer with her athleticism and motor. Cowart is a very good playmaker off the dribble that is able to find open teammates on dump off passes. Her outside shot is still developing, but her consistency cannot be overlooked.
No. 21 || 5-11 SG
Jillian Bretz
Jillian
Bretz
5'11" | SG
Forsyth Central | 2022
State
GA
– Forsyth Central
Up from No. 71
With Aisha Dabo Aisha Dabo 6'1" | SF Forsyth Central | 2021 State GA sidelined for her entire senior season, Jillian Bretz Jillian Bretz 5'11" | SG Forsyth Central | 2022 State GA stepped up into the limelight and shined as one of the biggest stock risers in the state. At 5-foot-11, Bretz is skilled with the ball in her hands. She can grab rebounds and go coast-to-coast where she’s able to finish at the rim. Bretz is a knockdown shooter off the bounce that can fill it up from three and the mid-range. Her size and well-rounded scoring touch along with her overall smooth feel make her a legitimate prospect that needs to be watched closely.
No. 22 || 5-8 SG
Caelan Ellis
Caelan
Ellis
5'8" | SG
McEachern | 2022
State
GA
– McEachern
Up from No. 60
A lethal three-point shooter that can also attack off the dribble, Caelan Ellis Caelan Ellis 5'8" | SG McEachern | 2022 State GA is up 38 spots in the rankings. Her offensive numbers don’t jump off the page due to playing with a handful of other D-I guards, but her 10 points per game are crucial with how she can space the floor. Expect the ball to be in her hands much more next season as she pours in the points.
No. 39 || 5-9 CG
Sydney Bolden
Sydney
Bolden
5'9" | CG
Loganville | 2022
State
GA
– Loganville
Up from No. 68
Sydney Bolden Sydney Bolden 5'9" | CG Loganville | 2022 State GA is stating to piece it all together. She’s got a good motor and athletic build equipped with long arms. She can play on and off the ball, but she’s really improved as a playmaker. Bolden can get downhill and either score herself or find the open man. Defensively she’s capable of jumping passing lanes and earning deflections.
No. 40 || 5-7 SG
Deshona Gaither
Deshona
Gaither
5'8" | SG
Jefferson | 2022
State
GA
– Jefferson
Up from No. 55
One of the keys to Jefferson’s full court pressure, Deshona Gaither Deshona Gaither 5'8" | SG Jefferson | 2022 State GA is an athletic slashing guard that attacks on defense. Her quickness allows her to move side to side with ease and cut off and driving angles. Her ball handling and outside shot are improving each year.
No. 47 || 5-10 F
Kaylynn Kirklen
Kaylynn
Kirklen
5'10" | SF
Mt. Paran | 2022
State
GA
– Mt. Paran
Up from No. 67
Kaylynn Kirklen Kaylynn Kirklen 5'10" | SF Mt. Paran | 2022 State GA has found her niche inside with the Eagles. She works the high-low game as both a passer and scorer very well with Kara Dunn Kara Dunn 6'0" | SF Mt. Paran Christian | 2022 State #70 Nation GA . Kirklen battles on the glass and still has enough versatility to steal some minutes on the perimeter and beat her man to the hoop.
No. 62 || 5-11 W
Zaria Hurston
Zaria
Hurston
6'0" | PF
Norcross | 2022
State
GA
– Norcross
Up from No. 81
An aggressive wing that uses her athleticism to clear rebounds and alter shots inside. Hurston can slash to the basket and move without the ball. Extending her outside shot will help her climb even higher in the rankings.