Rankings Newcomers: 2022’s
With Prep Girls Hoops recently update to the class of 2022 player rankings, we will take a look at the Newcomers to the rankings. This is an extremely deep and gifted class, which still has 9 of the top 10…
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Continue ReadingWith Prep Girls Hoops recently update to the class of 2022 player rankings, we will take a look at the Newcomers to the rankings. This is an extremely deep and gifted class, which still has 9 of the top 10 players uncommitted to schools this fall.
This rankings update includes an increase in the number of players ranked from 87 to 97. So let’s take a closer look at 10 newcomers to this rankings update!
Ellie Paloucek Ellie Paloucek 5'6" | PG Webster Groves | 2022 State MO PG 5’6″ Ι Webster Groves
- A solid lead guard with natural instincts and is an excellent defender. Ellie is an excellent shooter with range out to three and has the ability to create off the bounce. She is always under control and can run her team and get the ball to her teammates in scoring position. Plays bigger than her size.
Safiyah Reed Safiyah Reed 5'4" | PG STEAM Academy At McCluer South-Berkeley | 2022 State MO PG 5’4″ Ι Trinity Catholic
- A super quick guard that excels in transition. Safiyah has a high basketball IQ and plays bigger than her size. She has great court awareness and is a capable shooter. She plays under control but has a fast pace to her game. A solid defender and a willing rebounder.
Mya Miller Mya Miller 5'9" | SF Mexico | 2022 State MO SF 5’9″ Ι Mexico
- An excellent wing forward with guard skills. Mya has great size to play in the lane and her skill set allows her to attack from the perimeter with either hand. She finishes at a high level at the rim and has a high basketball IQ. An excellent defender with quick hands and great anticipation.
KaLynn Irey KaLynn Irey 5'11" | C California | 2022 State MO C 5’11″ Ι California
- A solid defensive-minded post player that has the ability to shot the ball from three. KaLynn is an elite-level post defender and rebounder. She runs the floor well and has great court and player awareness on the defensive end. She plays within herself and defends without fouling. She can score around the basket with either hand and has a good motor.
Riley Boggs Riley Boggs 5'9" | CG Ozark | 2022 State MO CG 5’9″ Ι Ozark
- A sharpshooter from three that knows who to play without the ball. Has good court vision and understands how to run her team at the lead guard spot. A solid defender and an excellent rebounder from the guard spot.
Christina Maltsberger Christina Maltsberger 5'8" | CG Columbia Rock Bridge | 2022 State MO CG 5’8″ Ι Columbia Rock Bridge
- A solid shooting guard that does a little of everything on the floor. She has a good outstanding of player movement without the ball and has good defensive anticipation. Plays within herself and has a good basketball IQ.
Makayah Alexander Makayah Alexander 5'9" | SF Lebanon | 2022 State MO CG 5’9″ Ι Lebanon
- A competitive combo guard that really plays hard on the defensive end. A knockdown shooter from three and she has the ability to get to the rim off the bounce. Plays unselfish and moves well without the ball.
Celeste Athon Celeste Athon 5'4" | PG Green City | 2022 State MO CG 5’4″ Ι Green City
- An excellent shooter from three and a solid defender with good anticipation. Has great court vision and awareness. She competes on both ends of the floor.
Aliya Grotjohn Aliya Grotjohn 5'7" | PG Seneca | 2022 State MO PG 5’7″ Ι Seneca
- A playmaking lead guard with great court vision and likes to push the pace. Finishes well on the break and is a knockdown shooter from three. An excellent defender that anticipates well playing passing lane. She is comfortable playing off the ball and scores the ball well.
Madison Adolphsen Madison Adolphsen 6'0" | PF Parkway North | 2022 State MO PF 6’0″ Ι Parkway North
- An elite-level shooter from three with good footwork playing in the paint. Plays within herself and is a solid rebounder and post defender. She has soft hands-on post catches and can finish over either shoulder and with either hand. High basketball IQ and runs the floor well.