2021 Rankings: Updated Top Ten
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With our second update to the 2021 rankings comes some movement but also we’ve expanded to 88 ranked players and some have really moved up the rankings after great Junior seasons and shortened AAU seasons. Here’s a look at the…
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Continue ReadingWith our second update to the 2021 rankings comes some movement but also we’ve expanded to 88 ranked players and some have really moved up the rankings after great Junior seasons and shortened AAU seasons. Here’s a look at the newly updated top 10.
Brooklynn Miles Brooklynn Miles 5'6" | PG Franklin County | 2021 State #48 Nation KY , Franklin County – The Tennessee commit stays at the top of the list where she has been since we debuted these rankings. Likely to end her career as the number one player in the class and the clear front runner for Miss Basketball already, Brooklynn is one of the better players in Kentucky since this website started.
Macey Blevins Macey Blevins 5'11" | SG Wayne County | 2021 State KY , Wayne County – One of the most valuable players in the state to their high school team, Macey’s impact is felt all over the floor for Wayne County. In AAU, she thrives as an off the ball scorer and will be a really good player for Western Kentucky for 4 years.
Harley Paynter Harley Paynter 5'7" | CG Boyd County | 2021 State KY , Boyd County – One of the most prolific scorers in the state, Harley stepped up in a big way last season after 2019 Miss Basketball Savanna Wheeler graduated. Paynter’s offensive game is one of the best in Kentucky and she should see the floor right away at Tennessee Tech next year.
Tiarra East Tiarra East 5'11" | PF Butler | 2021 State KY , Butler – Our most recent D1 commit on the list, East is headed to Temple. She doesn’t have gaudy high school numbers because she plays for a balanced team at Butler but Tiarra is a balanced player with a lot of upside.
Brie Crittendon Brie Crittendon 5'9" | SG Ryle | 2021 State KY , Ryle – Still a reigning state champion, Brie committed to Eastern Kentucky early in the recruiting process and is among the best shooters in the class. After being a complimentary player last season, expect Crittendon to be the primary scorer for the Lady Raiders this season.
Marie Kiefer Marie Kiefer 6'2" | C Bishop Brossart | 2021 State KY , Bishop Brossart – Probably the best post player in the state right now, Marie has had a quiet career only because she doesn’t seek out praise. Kiefer is a well rounded player who can score inside and out and is a steal for Ball State in the early signing period.
Mya Meredith Mya Meredith 5'10" | SF Scott | 2021 State KY , Scott – Recently cleared from injury after missing her Junior season, a lot of eyes will be on Mya and her recovery. She was the best scorer in Kentucky as a Sophomore and had colleges lining up by the dozens to offer her. If she’s truly back to form, she’s likely the second best player in the class again.
Elise Ellison-Coons Elise Ellison-Coons 5'10" | SF Dunbar | 2021 State KY , Dunbar – A talented inside-out scorer in addition to being a great rebounder, Elise holds numerous scholarship offers already and should be a D1 signee when she makes the decision to commit.
Ella Thompson Ella Thompson 6'0" | PF Bethlehem | 2021 State KY , Bethlehem – Moving into the top 10 for the first time, Ella does a little bit of everything for the Banshees and is perennially underrated as a college prospect. She has several NAIA offers but I think she can play at the D1 level. Thompson is primed for a huge Senior season.
Alexa Smiddy Alexa Smiddy 5'5" | PG Southwestern | 2021 State KY , Southwestern – A shifty point guard who makes everyone around her better, Alexa moves up into the top ten for the first time and should have Southwestern in the hunt for another regional championship this season. She’s already committed to Trevecca for college.