2023 Rankings Update: Top Guards
Our first positional breakdown looking at our new class of 2023 rankings examines the lead guards of the class. This group includes the top two overall players in our new rankings, both of whom play with very different styles. These…
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Continue ReadingOur first positional breakdown looking at our new class of 2023 rankings examines the lead guards of the class. This group includes the top two overall players in our new rankings, both of whom play with very different styles. These differences are representative of the wide array of differences amongst the players on this list.
Haven Ford Haven Ford 5'5" | CG Rowan County | 2023 State KY , Rowan County- The top player in the class, Ford is without a doubt a score-first guard. She has the ability to put up points as well as anyone in the state. She also has the ability to fill up the stat sheet with rebounds and assists in addition to her incredible scoring.
Triniti Ralston Triniti Ralston 5'7" | PG Sacred Heart | 2023 State KY , Sacred Heart- Someone who has been able to run the offense for one of the most loaded teams in the state for several years now, Ralston has done a magnificent job facilitating for some of the best players in the state from a young age. Now that she has risen to that level herself, it will be interesting to see what Ralston can do leading a team.
Macy Runner Macy Runner 5'6" | PG Nelson County | 2023 State KY , Nelson County- Another player who has been a top point guard for several years now, Runner does her best getting to the rim. She is an excellent slasher who can finish inside, get to the foul line, or kick the ball out to her teammates.
Sydne Tolbert Sydne Tolbert 5'6" | CG DuPont Manual | 2023 State KY , DuPont Manual- One of the higher upside players in these rankings, Tolbert has all of the traits one could want out of a lead guard. Her explosiveness and court vision are both top-notch. The more that she continues to add to her game, the higher up these rankings Tolbert will rise.
Desaine Mhango Desaine Mhango 5'4" | PG Male | 2023 State KY , Male- Another explosive player, Mhango has some of the better athleticism on a list of tremendous athletes. She has also shown flashes on a good outside shot, an impressive skill for a player like her to have.
Ellie Heid Ellie Heid 5'6" | CG Portland Christian | 2023 State KY , Portland Christian- One of the more impressive small school players in the state, Heid has done a tremendous job running her team’s offense. While for many other players on this list that includes getting the ball to other talented teammates, Heid takes on almost the entire offensive load and still does a tremendous job.
Lilly Reid Lilly Reid 5'6" | PG Bullitt East | 2023 State KY , Bullitt East- We finish the list with yet another player who does a great job facilitating offense for an extremely talented team. She has the ability to score for herself from multiple levels, and she excels at making good passes to create looks for her teammates.