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Our final positional breakdown for the updated class of 2023 rankings is highlighted by two interior duos who compliment each other thanks to their wide variety of skillsets. What they all have in common is their ability to dominate around…
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Continue ReadingOur final positional breakdown for the updated class of 2023 rankings is highlighted by two interior duos who compliment each other thanks to their wide variety of skillsets. What they all have in common is their ability to dominate around the rim on both sides of the ball with their scoring, rebounding, and defense.
Xaviara Smalley Xaviara Smalley 6'3" | C Bethlehem | 2023 State KY , Bethlehem- One of the most athletically gifted players in the state, Smalley is already one of the top bigs in the state and still has untapped potential. She has a natural gift for rebounding and is especially great and put-backs on the offensive end, and if she can add some more inside moves her natural touch should let her become an elite offensive player.
Emma Filiatreau Emma Filiatreau 6'2" | C Bethlehem | 2023 State KY , Bethlehem- The other half of a lethal inside duo for Bethlehem and one of the biggest risers in our new rankings, Filiatreau and Smalley both have the athleticism to play together at a high level. Filiatreau’s skillset complements Smalley perfectly, as her offensive game has outside polish from both inside and out.
Amy Thompson Amy Thompson 6'1" | SF Whitefield Academy | 2023 State KY , Mercy- One of the best interior defenders on this list, and in the state as a whole, Thompson has the size to protect the rim and the athleticism not to get taken advantage of by faster players. She has become a double-double threat over the last few years as well, and a little more offensive consistency will complete her game.
Emma Barnett Emma Barnett 6'2" | PF Mercy | 2023 State KY , Mercy- The final piece in our duo of duos, Barnett complements Thompson in much the same way Filiatreau complements Smalley. She brings the offense for the Jaguars, doing most of her damage around the rim with a nice touch and variety of post moves. She is also a strong rebounder, as is to be expected from a top big.
Jala Douglass Jala Douglass 6'0" | PF Central | 2023 State KY , Central- Breaking the two-team mold, Douglass is a highly athletic big with great two-way ability. She has excelled as a versatile defender and rim protector for several years and has consistently improved her offensive game to match her defensive excellence, becoming a highly efficient inside scorer.