2022 Rankings Update: The Top Ten
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Continuing our rankings updates, we move to the 2022 class. This Junior group is a solid one with multiple D1 players in the class. Here’s a look at the top 10 in our updated rankings! Amiya Jenkins Amiya Jenkins 5'10"…
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Continue ReadingContinuing our rankings updates, we move to the 2022 class. This Junior group is a solid one with multiple D1 players in the class. Here’s a look at the top 10 in our updated rankings!
Amiya Jenkins Amiya Jenkins 5'10" | SF Anderson County | 2022 State KY , Anderson County – Amiya remains the top prospect in our Junior class rankings and her reign figures to continue for a while. Jenkins is a complete player who affects the game in so many ways. She’s a large reason that Anderson County has been the top team in the state for most of the season.
Kennedy Lee, DuPont Manual – Lee is a tough evaluation because her team is so loaded with talent that she doesn’t have to put up crazy numbers for her team to win. Regardless, she’s averaging a double-double this season at 12 points and 10 rebounds per game. If she starts adding some stretch to her game, she’ll end up high major D1.
Jaileyah Cotton Jaileyah Cotton 5'6" | SG Bardstown | 2022 State KY , Bardstown – Cotton moves back into the top 3 in the class as she is having a huge season for a very good Bardstown team. Jaileyah is leading her team in nearly every statistical category and, more importantly, they are winning and doing it at a high level.
Jaya McClure Jaya McClure 5'6" | PG Christian Academy Louisville | 2022 State KY , CAL – Jaya slips but through no fault of her own. She’s having a great season. Her being forced to carry such a large scoring burden for CAL has caused her shooting percentages to slip a little this season but she should be back to her more natural role of facilitating PG once she gets to AAU season.
Gracie Merkle Gracie Merkle 6'6" | C Bullitt East | 2022 State KY , Bullitt East – One of the biggest movers in this update, Merkle is starting to reach her potential and that’s a scary thought for opposing teams. Averaging 20 and 12 and shooting almost 80% (!!!) from the field, Gracie has been almost unstoppable this season and could be in the mix for the top spot in these rankings soon.
Halle Langhi Halle Langhi 6'1" | C Marshall County | 2022 State KY , Marshall County – A two sport star whose future could be on the court with basketball or as a volleyball player, Langhi is one of the top players in far west Kentucky. Halle is a versatile player but needs to add more outside shooting to her arsenal to maximize her potential.
Rachel Presley Rachel Presley 6'2" | C South Laurel | 2022 State KY , South Laurel – Rachel remains a top player in the class and holds a bunch of offers to play at the next level. She’s a matchup issue for most opponents because she has great size and refined post moves. She has shown an ability to shoot from deep this season but has to get more active as a rebounder to reach her ceiling.
Riley Neal Riley Neal 5'11" | SF North Oldham | 2022 State KY , North Oldham – Riley moves into the top 10 after a great season so far. She recently went over 1,000 career points and is averaging 22 points and 10 rebounds per game while shooting an efficient 45% from the field. She should get D1 offers before much longer.
Cassidy Rowe Cassidy Rowe 5'5" | PG Shelby Valley | 2022 State KY , Shelby Valley – Cassidy is working her way back to her form before knee injuries slowed her down. She appears to be almost all the way back now. Rowe is shooting the ball really well and is an excellent passer. She’s got to be high on the list of most skilled players in the class, statewide.
Lacey Bradshaw Lacey Bradshaw 5'8" | SF Notre Dame | 2022 State KY , Notre Dame – Bradshaw has expanded her game this season to become a better rebounder and is shooting the ball really well inside the three point line. She’s struggled shooting from deep but if she can improve her three point shooting, Lacey should see more offers coming her way soon.