Class of 2022 Rankings: Brian’s New Additions (Part 1)

With every Rankings update, our staff likes to highlight new players that have been added to the rankings in each class. Here are several from the Class of 2022 that have been included in the newest update: #76 <a class="pn-player-link" href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/player/diavian-mehundrew/"><span class="name-pointer">[player_tooltip player_id="194507" first="Diavian" last="Mehundrew"]</span></a> 5’8 Southeast High School / Illinois Predators Lowis A great athlete with a quick first step, Diavian can get to the rim any time she wants. She has strong handles that include a quick low crossover and aggresive push dribble. A strong player, Diavian has great body control and keeps her balance even when being guarded by the toughest defender.  She can score from all 3 levels and post smaller players.  A college ready athlete, Diavian will be a very sought after player. # 78 [player_tooltip player_id="201072" first="Delaney" last="Cook"] 5’9 Peoria Christian High School / Heart of Illinois A terrific athlete with quick feet, Delaney is a lockdown defender. She has great lateral quickness and moves her body side to side very well, keeping her opponent in front of her at all times. Delaney is a multi-positional player who can help any team she is on.  A strong athlete, Delaney could be a positional matchup nightmare for her opponents. #79 <a class="pn-player-link" href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/player/ella-lune/"><span class="name-pointer">[player_tooltip player_id="201066" first="Ella" last="Lune"]</span></a> 6’0 Brimfield High School / Heart of Illinois A super talented wing that runs the floor very well and gets out quick after a rebound, Ella is a joy to watch. A college ready athlete, Ella is strong enough to finish around the rim and that pairs well with her solid jumper and smooth 3 point shot. With the ability to play the 2 and also be a stretch 4, Ella has a bright future ahead of her. #81 [player_tooltip player_id="204892" first="Jordan" last="Porter"] 5’11 Geneseo High School / Illinois Warriors White A long, really good athlete that has terrific footwork, Jordan brings the entire package to the court. A lockdown defender who has great foot work and lateral movement, Jordan is a pest for whomever she is guarding. She can score from all over the court to go along with her great handles. I see Jordan as a player who can play the 2-4 position at the collegiate level and, with her strong handles, could also bring the ball up on the break. #82 <a class="pn-player-link" href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/player/emily-galvan/"><span class="name-pointer">[player_tooltip player_id="201068" first="Emily" last="Galvan"]</span></a> 5’6 Rolling Meadows High School / Illinois Rockets One of my favorite players that to watch, Emily is a worker. She isn’t afraid of the moment or anyone on the court.  She is feisty on defense, always communicating and reading the passing lanes. A high IQ player with aggressive hands, Emily will stuff the box score with steals, boards and assists. Emily also has a pretty jumper that can fall from anywhere. She can shot over anyone that is guarding her, due in large part to a great step back jumper. Emily would be a welcome addition to any college program. She is a natural leader who thrives in the big moments and make her teammates better. #83 <a class="pn-player-link" href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/player/karleigh-creasey/"><span class="name-pointer">[player_tooltip player_id="201067" first="Karleigh" last="Creasey"]</span></a> 5’7 Normal Community High School / Illinois Warriors Blue Karleigh is a great athlete who never runs out of energy. She brings her best effort each and every time she steps on the court and her teammates feed off that. She has every skill you would want in a player: good vision, strong handles that are low to the ground, good jumper and the ability to run the floor.  She is also a tenacious defender who can guard and pressure from rim to rim. # 85 <a class="pn-player-link" href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/player/rylee-pfoutz/"><span class="name-pointer">[player_tooltip player_id="201069" first="Rylee" last="Pfoutz"]</span></a> 5’7 Dixon High School / Midwest Illinois Wildcats I loved watching Rylee play. A quiet leader who leads by example, Rylee can help any team she plays on as she has a team first mentality and does so many things to help you win.  She is a good defender and rotates her hips properly to cut off and deny cutters.  She can guard girls bigger than her but also pressure the point.  She is a good athlete that runs the floor well and can also knock down the 3.  If she works on her ball control this upcoming season, she will be a player that will get many looks from a lot of Division 3 schools. <a class="pn-player-link" href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/player/paige-rannells/"><span class="name-pointer">#87 [player_tooltip player_id="201070" first="Paige" last="Rannells"]</span></a> 5’9 Lockport High School / Illinois Rockets A tall and long guard, Paige has a pretty shot that can fall from anywhere on the court. A clutch player who isn’t afraid to take the last shot, Paige has that "it" factor. She wants the ball when her team is in need of a basket. A strong player, Paige has the length and strength to be a solid 2 guard at the collegiate level. #90 [player_tooltip player_id="201071" first="Emily" last="Ytsen"] 6’0 Conant High School / Illinois Rockets Emily has all the tools that you would want in a basketball player.  She is a long, good athlete that can run the floor, attack the rim and shoot the jumper. Standing at 6 feet tall, Emily can be a matchup nightmare as she has strong handles that can avoid the pressure. She projects as a deadly stretch 4 and, as she becomes more assertive, Emily will be hard to contain on both ends of the court.