Ohio 2023 Rankings- Newcomers Part 1
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With the class of 2023 rankings update now out, I will take a look at some of the players who were named to the Watch List and make their debut in the PGH Ohio rankings for the first time. These are juniors who will continue to work this winter and upcoming summer to hopefully make a jump in future rankings.
Rylee Bennett, 6-1 2023, Akron Hoban
I like her aggressive style of play, and she has good court sense to get to the right spots to make plays. Good handles and can finish at the rim through contact. Good on the boards, able to create fast break chances. Shows good range behind the arc. Also has a good midrange and can shoot on the move. She has a good upside and will continue to work.
Kendall Carruthers Kendall Carruthers 5'7" | PG Springfield | 2023 State OH , 5-7 2023, Holland Springfield
One thing that caught my eye about Kendall (feature photo above) is her ability to use active hands on the defensive end, which causes problems for her opponent. She can create steals and turn them into points and is athletic enough to pressure her opponent on-ball and force turnovers. She also reads the floor well and can anticipate the play. She is an explosive three-point shooter, able to move without the ball and set up in position to score.
Grace Craig Grace Craig 6'2" | PF North Canton Hoover | 2023 State OH , 6-1 2023, North Canton Hoover
A mismatch waiting to happen. If you leave her open from the perimeter, she will hurt you from behind the arc. She is long and athletic which allows her to utilize that against smaller players. With her length, she can also alter or block shots anywhere on the court. Can run the floor, finish in transition and defend. She has a good basketball IQ and continues to improve.
Janiah Holmes Janiah Holmes 5'11" | C Fremont Ross | 2023 OH , 5-11 2023, Fremont Ross
This Northwest District post is a very powerful rebounder who can clean the glass. She has very good range for a player who is a strong physical kid. Defensively she handles the paint, but offensively she can hurt you in multiple ways. Can shoot the three and uses her length and long arm to make it difficult to get the ball around her and has a high ceiling.
Janyah Bohanon Janyah Bohanon 6'0" | SF Warrensville | 2023 State OH , 6-0 2023, Trinity
Our NE Ohio scout Matt loves her work ethic and she is a solid all-around player. She is in the gym all the time and it shows when she brings it to the games. She can score, defend in every aspect and does what it takes from her to succeed. Good shot selection and she is a good team player. She appears to be a D1 recruit and her stock will continue to rise with her hard work.