2022 Rankings Update: Top Guards
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Our final positional piece breaking down our new 2022 rankings looks at the best guards in the class. These players are among the most important in the state as they take on the responsibility of being primary ballhandlers and running…
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Continue ReadingOur final positional piece breaking down our new 2022 rankings looks at the best guards in the class. These players are among the most important in the state as they take on the responsibility of being primary ballhandlers and running their teams’ offenses.
Jaya McClure Jaya McClure 5'6" | PG Christian Academy Louisville | 2022 State KY , Christian Academy Louisville- Despite some dips in efficiency, McClure has adapted well to taking on the focus of CAL’s offense this season. She’s become a strong scorer while remaining a good playmaker, making her the most complete lead guard in this class.
Cassidy Rowe Cassidy Rowe 5'5" | PG Shelby Valley | 2022 State KY , Shelby Valley- After dealing with some injury issues, Rowe has rebounded into form as one of the state’s top offensive players. She’s an elite outside shooter, and also possesses all the necessary passing skills to be a top point guard. She has both 50/40/90 and double-double potential, elite statistical thresholds for a guard.
Allie Stone Allie Stone 5'5" | CG West Carter | 2022 State KY , West Carter- A score-first guard, Stone has elite shooting ability and does well getting to the line in addition to knocking down outside shots, making her a true modern scorer. She also has nice rebounding, playmaking, and defensive versatility to go along with this well-rounded offensive game.
Amaya Asher Amaya Asher 5'7" | PG Central | 2023 State KY , Central- Another do-it-all type of point guard, Asher has good size which gives her above-average defensive and rebounding ability for her position. Her primary trait is her offensive ability though, as she has a knack for finding room and creating her own shot.
Briante Gowdy Briante Gowdy 5'5" | SG Campbellsville | 2022 State KY , Campbellsville- While a little less polished than some others on this list, Gowdy has all the natural ability one could want in a lead guard. She gets to the rim and the line at a great rate, and if she can improve her efficiency from the field to match her free-throw shooting she’ll rocket up state scoring lists.
Monica Lindsey Monica Lindsey 5'5" | CG Central Hardin | 2022 State KY , Central Hardin- A great two-way player, Lindsey makes plays on the defensive end that she converts into plays on the offensive end. This makes her a great scorer, assister, and stealer all in one package, and one of the more exciting players in these rankings.