Top Stock Risers – Class of 2023
With schools starting (virtual or in-person) all over Kentucky and the 2020 AAU season behind us, it’s time to focus on the upcoming high school girls basketball season. The new rankings for the Class of 2023 was just released and…
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Continue ReadingWith schools starting (virtual or in-person) all over Kentucky and the 2020 AAU season behind us, it’s time to focus on the upcoming high school girls basketball season. The new rankings for the Class of 2023 was just released and there were several players that climbed up the list. The rankings also expanded and added many deserving players that were not on the last publication. Here are three players from the Louisville Area that climbed up the charts:
Sydne Tolbert Sydne Tolbert 5'6" | CG DuPont Manual | 2023 State KY – 5’0″ – PG – DuPont Manual
Sydne climbed 4 spots to land at #14 in the recent rankings. She balled out this summer playing for Nike Lady Gym Rats-Walker. You never see her size be an issue for her. She stays aggressive on offense and dictates the tempo. Sydne is extremely quick and explosive and it’s hard for anyone to keep her contained. She does a great job of either creating a shot for herself or dishing to the right teammate. She can not only dominate on the offensive end of the floor. Sydne can lock down any guard with her speed and aggressiveness.
Triniti Ralston Triniti Ralston 5'7" | PG Sacred Heart | 2023 State KY – 5’7″ – PG – Sacred Heart
It’s hard for Triniti to climb much more, but she moved up 2 spots to become the number 2 ranked player in 2023. Even though she comes in as one of the top players in the state, she still hasn’t been able to show what she can truly do on the court. Triniti did a great job as a freshman, but played second fiddle in that star studded lineup. This season, she will be able to still lead her team, but now with her being option number one.
Jakayla Thompson Jakayla Thompson 5'9" | CG DuPont Manual | 2023 State KY – 5’8″ – CG – DuPont Manual
Jakayla is another player that moved up two spots from a talented team that balances out her numbers a little bit. She currently sits at #7 in the recent rankings. Jakayla still averaged nearly 10 points per game and shot well from the field. She can play either guard spot and can do a little bit of everything. With Sydne Tolbert Sydne Tolbert 5'6" | CG DuPont Manual | 2023 State KY as her backcourt partner, big things are expected from Manual. Expect Jakayla’s numbers to improve each year and continue to climb up the rankings.