2023 Rankings: Top Shooting Guards
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The Junior class rankings have been updated and we’ve had a big shakeup at the top and several new names and big movers. Here’s a look at the top ranked shooting guards in the updated 2023 rankings. This article does…
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Continue ReadingThe Junior class rankings have been updated and we’ve had a big shakeup at the top and several new names and big movers. Here’s a look at the top ranked shooting guards in the updated 2023 rankings. This article does not contain any of the players who were ranked in the top ten in the class.
Saniyah Shelton Saniyah Shelton 5'8" | SG Bowling Green | 2023 State KY , Warren Central – Saniyah is another player who has already caught the eye of several D1 schools and earned multiple offers. Shelton is a long and athletic player who has been one of the best players in the 4th region since her freshman season when she was at Bowling Green. She is firmly in the mix to be a top 5 player in 2023 and should continue adding D1 offers.
Kay Freihofer Kay Freihofer 5'7" | SG Cooper | 2023 State KY , Cooper – Kay is part of a very good and talented core for the Cooper Lady Jags that will be contenders in the 9th this season. Freihofer is a good shooter but also excels at attacking the basket and getting to the free throw line where she shoots a high percentage. NKU has already offered and she should keep attracting colleges to northern Kentucky.
Austin Johnson Austin Johnson 5'11" | SG Ryle | 2023 State KY , Ryle – One of the players who took advantage of SB 128 to move from 2022 to 2023, Johnson is a terror on the defensive end and has the ability to take opposing players completely out of their rhythm. On offense, Austin is a slasher who can get to the rim and finish or create shots for teammates off her paint touches.
Kylee Dennis Kylee Dennis 5'9" | SG Sayre | 2023 State KY , Sayre – Dennis is a versatile guard who can score the ball at a high clip and guard multiple positions on the defensive end. Kylee is an efficient scorer who can get to her spots on the offensive end and is a true 3 level scorer. She has to do everything for Sayre and she is more than capable of carrying that load.
Haley Dillman Haley Dillman 5'9" | SG Bullitt Central | 2023 State KY , Bullitt Central – Dillman continues to be one of the best players in the class that rarely gets talked about. She’s been among the best players in the 6th region for a few years now and has shown she can carry a team on offense when needed or become more of a playmaker and create for teammates.
Other Names to Know:
Katie Chandler Katie Chandler 5'10" | SG Rowan County | 2023 State KY , Rowan County
Reagan Jones Reagan Jones 5'10" | SG South Laurel | 2023 State KY , Knox Central
Abby Maggard Abby Maggard 5'6" | SG Knott County Central | 2023 State KY , Knott County Central
Anna Kate Drakeford Anna Kate Drakeford 5'6" | SG Mercer County | 2024 State KY , Mercer County
Dezirae Bryant, North Hardin