2024 Rankings Update: Top Guards
Our first positional breakdown in our class of 2024 rankings features the top two overall players in the class. There is plenty of top-level talent amongst young floor generals and still room to grow from top to bottom. Trinity Rowe…
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Continue ReadingOur first positional breakdown in our class of 2024 rankings features the top two overall players in the class. There is plenty of top-level talent amongst young floor generals and still room to grow from top to bottom.
Trinity Rowe Trinity Rowe 5'7" | PG Pikeville | 2024 State KY , Pikeville- Still the top overall player in this class, Rowe combines floor general ability with top-notch athleticism. She has all the tools to be the top player in the state as she continues to get even better.
Shaelyn Steele Shaelyn Steele 5'5" | PG Russell | 2024 State KY , Russell- More of a scorer than Rowe, Steele is poised to provide a challenge atop these rankings if she keeps improving at the rate she has up to this point. She’s great at the rim, but could still add an outside shot to give her game another dimension.
Carly Smith Carly Smith 5'6" | PG Owsley County | 2024 State KY , Owsley County- Another elite scorer from the lead guard spot, Smith has one the most well-rounded offensive games on this list. She has a great outside shot and inside touch, as well as the ability to run an offense as well as anyone else on this list.
Carlie Thurmond Carlie Thurmond 5'7" | PG Bethlehem | 2024 State KY , Bethlehem- A player who also has a great outside shot, Thurmond has mostly served as a perimeter threat to match Bethlehem’s loaded interior. If she can take on a bigger role in running the offense she’ll rise even further in these rankings.
Paityn Isom Paityn Isom 5'6" | PG North Hardin | 2024 State KY , North Hardin- Isom has all the tools to be a top point guard with great athleticism and a strong handle. She has put her court vision on display more and more over the last few months, the last tool that has seen her rise in these rankings.
Nylaia Carter, Sacred Heart- The other half of a dangerous young backcourt duo for Sacred Heart, Carter fits well next to Rowe despite the two taking on similar roles. Eventually one of them may develop into more of a lead scorer, but right now they strike a nice balance between scoring and playmaking.
Kylie Gayheart Kylie Gayheart 5'5" | PG Knott County Central | 2024 State KY , Knott County Central- One of the better pure passers on this list, Gayheart has done an excellent job running the offense for such a young player. Going forward she should look to add more scoring to give her a complete offensive game and open up the floor for her team.