2022 Rankings Update: Top Guards
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We have a new set of 2022 rankings out, and that means a new set of positional breakdowns looking at the top players in the class. These breakdowns start with the best lead guards in the class, looking at players…
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Continue ReadingWe have a new set of 2022 rankings out, and that means a new set of positional breakdowns looking at the top players in the class. These breakdowns start with the best lead guards in the class, looking at players who excel running their teams’ offenses as a primary ball-handler.
Jaya McClure Jaya McClure 5'6" | PG Christian Academy Louisville | 2022 State KY , Christian Academy Louisville- With several years of experience running the offense for one of the state’s most talented teams under her belt, McClure sits as the top lead guard in the state. She has shown the ability to both score and facilitate, and her athleticism gives her even more room to grow.
Cassidy Rowe Cassidy Rowe 5'5" | PG Shelby Valley | 2022 State KY , Shelby Valley- The high profile Rowe has lived up to expectations throughout her high school career despite being slowed by injuries. She has all the traits one looks for in a modern point guard, facilitating an offense while keeping defenses on guard with a lethal outside shot.
Amaya Asher Amaya Asher 5'7" | PG Central | 2023 State KY , Central- While she possesses playmaking skills like others on this list, Asher’s size is the trait that gives her an advantage. It lets her shoot over smaller guards on offense and dominate inside on offense as well as making her an above average defender and rebounder.
Allie Stone Allie Stone 5'5" | CG West Carter | 2022 State KY , West Carter- More of a score-first guard than some others on this list, Stone posses great scoring ability from multiple levels, with her shooting being her top trait. She’s also an elite ball-handler and can run an offense in addition to scoring on her own.
Briante Gowdy Briante Gowdy 5'5" | SG Campbellsville | 2022 State KY , Campbellsville- Taking on a heavy load for the Lady Eagles has led to some struggles for Gowdy, but the fact that she has managed to stand out despite being the almost sole focus of every opposing defense speaks to how strong a player Gowdy is. When surrounded by more talent she should be able to truly stand out as a lead guard.
Monica Lindsey Monica Lindsey 5'5" | CG Central Hardin | 2022 State KY , Central Hardin- One of the better defensive players on this list, Lindsey has expanded her offensive game to make her one of the state’s top two way players. If she can continue to improve at the rate she has over the last few years, Lindsey may be even higher in our next rankings.
Amaya Curry Amaya Curry 5'6" | CG Apollo | 2022 State KY , Apollo- While other players on this list have taken on an outsized offensive role for their teams, Curry has had the luxury of being more of a supporting piece on a loaded Apollo team. She has all the skills to lead an offense, and if she has that chance over the next year she could show out and rocket up these rankings.