2023 Rankings: The Top Ten
The Junior class rankings have been updated and we’ve had a big shakeup at the top and several new names and big movers. Here’s a look at the top ten Juniors in our newly updated 2023 class rankings. Brianna Byars…
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Continue ReadingThe Junior class rankings have been updated and we’ve had a big shakeup at the top and several new names and big movers. Here’s a look at the top ten Juniors in our newly updated 2023 class rankings.
Brianna Byars Brianna Byars 5'11" | PF George Rogers Clark | 2023 State KY , George Rogers Clark – Our new number one player had a huge summer and has been one of the hottest names in America on the recruiting trail as she has added several D1 offers since July. A versatile player at the forward spot, Brianna moves to number one and looks to get GRC back to Rupp Arena in March.
Timberlynn Yeast Timberlynn Yeast 5'8" | SF Mercer County | 2023 State KY , Mercer County – Timberlynn has been another player who has added a ton of offers to her list since our last update. Yeast is a big time scorer who can play on or off the ball and is an aggressive driver with the ball in her hands. Timberlynn is right in the mix to be the top player in the class.
Haven Ford Haven Ford 5'5" | CG Rowan County | 2023 State KY , Rowan County – Haven falls a couple of spots but she is still on the short list of best players in the state. Ford has several D1 suitors and one of the coaches at our Top 250 expo compared her to Russell Westbrook last month. She plays hard and make smart decisions. She’ll be one of the leading scorers in the state this season.
Kensley Feltner Kensley Feltner 5'9" | SF Lawrence County | 2023 State KY , Lawrence County – Speaking of big time scorers, Feltner moves into the top 4 after adding a ton of new D1 offers and showing that she can score at an elite level all AAU season. Kensley has always been able to score at Lawrence County but proving she can do it against EYBL competition has secured her spot in the top 5 and earned her a ton of new offers.
Abby Holtman Abby Holtman 5'11" | SF Ryle | 2023 State KY , Ryle – An elite level shooter, Holtman may be my pick for best pure shooter in Kentucky. That shooting ability has earned her several new offers over the last year and her stock continues to climb. Ryle is going to be in the mix for a return to state and Holtman will be one of the best players in the 9th this season.
Triniti Ralston Triniti Ralston 5'7" | PG Sacred Heart | 2023 State KY , Sacred Heart – Nearly unstoppable with the ball in her hands, Ralston can get a paint touch against even the best defenders and draws a ton of fouls. Triniti is one of the best guards in Louisville and continues to show why several D1 schools have already stepped up and offered her.
Whitney Lind Whitney Lind 6'1" | PF Cooper | 2023 State KY , Cooper – Whitney is one of the most efficient players in the class and a walking double double. She’s a terrific player with a long list of D1 schools lining up for her at the next level. Lind is a mismatch for nearly every 9th region school and one of the best prospects in northern Kentucky.
Jakayla Thompson Jakayla Thompson 5'9" | CG DuPont Manual | 2023 State KY , DuPont Manual – Jakayla could be in line for a big season after Manual lost some talent to graduation and transfer. She has shown herself to be a high level playmaker and talented scorer that should get a lot more shots in her Junior season. Keep an eye on Jakayla to see a huge increase in stats this season.
Xaviara Smalley Xaviara Smalley 6'3" | C Bethlehem | 2023 State KY , Bethlehem – The only true post player in this list, Smalley has great size and good skill around the rim. Her game keeps developing and adding more wrinkles and she could eventually become a face up 5 or even a stretch 4. She should have a huge season for the Banshees this year.
Taylor Guess Taylor Guess 5'9" | CG Crittenden County | 2023 State KY , Crittenden County – One of the best in the class who never gets mentioned, Taylor is a big time bucket getter who is capable of carrying a team offensively if she needs to. A big guard, Guess has been one of the best players in the 2nd region the last few seasons and is probably the best prospect in far western Kentucky.