2022 Rankings Update: Top Forwards
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We continue our new 2022 positional breakdown by looking at perhaps the most versatile group, the forwards. These are players who excel scoring both inside and out, rebounding, and defending multiple positions. Every player on this list possesses that well-rounded…
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Continue ReadingWe continue our new 2022 positional breakdown by looking at perhaps the most versatile group, the forwards. These are players who excel scoring both inside and out, rebounding, and defending multiple positions. Every player on this list possesses that well-rounded skillset, with particular aspects shining through.
Amiya Jenkins Amiya Jenkins 5'10" | SF Anderson County | 2022 State KY , Anderson County- The top overall player in our rankings, there’s not much new to say about Jenkins. She’s been the top player in this class for a while now, and she continues to affect the game in virtually every way imaginable.
Riley Neal Riley Neal 5'11" | SF North Oldham | 2022 State KY , North Oldham- A player who has made a big leap forward this season, Neal has shown a wide range of skills scoring from multiple levels and rebounding at a strong rate. She has one of the most polished offensive games on this list, and it’s serving her well this year.
Emma Egan Emma Egan 5'8" | SF Bullitt East | 2022 State KY , Bullitt East- While she isn’t putting up as gaudy of stats as others on this list thanks to her spot on a well-rounded Bullitt East team, Egan is once again showing off the versatility this season that has earned her spot in these rankings. She still has the potential to take a step forward with more scoring volume.
Patience Laster Patience Laster 5'10" | PF Franklin County | 2022 State KY , Franklin County- More of a traditional post player than most on this list, Laster has made an effort to step outside and show more of an outside shot to go along with her strong interior play. She’s shown the ability to score in bunches, and if she can find more consistency with those outbursts she’ll rocket up these rankings.
Tyra Flowers Tyra Flowers 5'10" | SF George Rogers Clark | 2022 State KY , George Rogers Clark- Another player who takes on a do-it-all role for a loaded team, Flowers represents the same inside-out scoring ability, rebounding, and versatile defending that other forwards in this class possess. She does take on a larger scoring role for her team than some others and has shown more ability to step outside this year.
Jade Pevley Jade Pevley 5'11" | PF Garrard County | 2022 State KY , Garrard County- Already a double-double machine, Pevley has continued the theme of strong inside players who have expanded their game with some outside shooting. Pevley has taken on a primary scoring role this season, impressively averaging 18 points per game thanks to her well-rounded scoring ability.