2022 Rankings Update: Newcomers Pt. 1

<strong>2022 Newcomers Pt. 1</strong> <ol start="35"> <li><strong> 6-1 W [player_tooltip player_id="287450" first="Aaishah" last="Barry"] – Forest Park</strong></li> </ol> Barry has great length and ball skills on the perimeter. When she gets to the paint she can elevate to score over defenders. She can get her shot off from all levels. Barry can defend 1-5. D-I programs have shown heavy interest. <ol start="36"> <li><strong> 5-9 SG [player_tooltip player_id="269485" first="Nekaya" last="Williams"] – Brookwood</strong></li> </ol> It’s hard to believe [player_tooltip player_id="269485" first="Nekaya" last="Williams"] has been out of the rankings for this long. She plays with an infectious energy which has been a hallmark of her play. Williams plays bigger than her size, crashing the glass, flying around for steals and going coast-to-coast in transition. Williams is a great athlete that doesn’t take any plays off. <ol start="41"> <li><strong> 5-7 SG [player_tooltip player_id="269490" first="Aaliyah" last="Ferrell"] – East Coweta</strong></li> </ol> [player_tooltip player_id="269490" first="Aaliyah" last="Ferrell"] was terrific at CTC Comeback, showcasing her outside shooting, improved ball handling and agility when attacking the basket. Ferrell can play 1-3 on offense and defense. She’s quick to the ball and able to cut off drivers. Aaliyah has a ton of tools to be a really strong guard at the next level. Her three-point shot paired with her overall motor give her nice upside. <ol start="81"> <li><strong> 5-7 SG [player_tooltip player_id="269489" first="Brooklyn" last="Begley"] – Greenbrier</strong></li> </ol> The high academic shooter is a key piece to one of the best teams in Class 5A. She’s a floor spacer with deep range, but also is crafty when getting to the basket where she finishes with either hand. Brooklyn averaged 11.8 points per game and drilled 75 threes as a junior. <ol start="90"> <li><strong> 5-10 SF [player_tooltip player_id="285173" first="Anna" last="Gernatt"] – Harrison </strong></li> </ol> D-III programs are in hot pursuit for [player_tooltip player_id="285173" first="Anna" last="Gernatt"]. The sizeable wing can play either small forward or stretch-four. When her feet are set, Gernatt can shoot the three as well as anyone in her class. She provides nice value on the boards and switchability on defense. <ol start="93"> <li><strong> 5-8 SG [player_tooltip player_id="269484" first="Leah" last="Smith"] – Whitewater</strong></li> </ol> Another sharpshooter, [player_tooltip player_id="269484" first="Leah" last="Smith"]’s game has been evolving as more of a playmaker with the ball. Good things happen when she’s aggressive and decides to get downhill. She has a nice floater and is a savvy passer. Her length on defense helps her get into passing lanes. <ol start="96"> <li><strong> 5-2 PG [player_tooltip player_id="269491" first="Chelsea" last="Lewis"] – Campbell</strong></li> </ol> Speed and effort take [player_tooltip player_id="269491" first="Chelsea" last="Lewis"] a long way. She can blow past defenders to get to the rim. Lewis is comfortable playing in an up-tempo setting and has plenty of experience covering ground in the full court press and forcing turnovers. Lewis is solid table-setter and can call her own number from time to time from beyond the arc.