Class of 2022 rankings update: The newcomers
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When we made the decision to expand the size of the Prep Girls Hoops rankings for the older classes, we did so because it had become too difficult to leave players out who were clearly college prospects. As the talent…
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Continue ReadingWhen we made the decision to expand the size of the Prep Girls Hoops rankings for the older classes, we did so because it had become too difficult to leave players out who were clearly college prospects. As the talent pool has grown, and the number of prospects has increased, we needed to make room. We have now grown the list to 180 and, as a result, the door has been opened wide enough for some previously ranked players to return to the fray. Some had fallen off the list due to long-term injuries. Others were simply bumped by talented kids who came along and took their place. We are pleased to welcome back six athletes who were in the rankings at some point since this class was first sorted in the fall of 2018 and now return.
THE RETURNERS
#129 – Mackenzie Sapp Mackenzie Sapp 5'7" | CG Chanhassen | 2022 State MN – The 5’7 guard from Chanhassen is a gritty competitor who can handle the basketball and defends with passion.
#168 – Megan Wegner Megan Wegner 5'7" | SG Marshall | 2022 State MN – Another scrappy guard, the 5’7 senior from Marshall and Minnesota Nice has committed to Bethany Lutheran in Mankato.
#170 – Kara Hoag Kara Hoag 5'6" | PG Maple Grove | 2022 State MN – The crafty point guard from Maple Grove has been a long-time mainstay with the Metro Stars. Although she’s hidden on a deep high school roster, Kara is a next-level baller for sure.
#176 – Emily Roach Emily Roach 5'7" | SG Bloomington Jefferson | 2022 State MN – Emily has dealt with injuries that have hampered her along the way but the 5’7 guard from Jefferson is a coach’s kid who plays the game the right way.
#175 – Hannah Heffernan Hannah Heffernan 5'9" | CG Roseville | 2022 State MN – The 5’9 guard from Roseville and the Minnesota Heat is a strong athlete with a big frame whose best basketball lies ahead.
#178 – Brooke Niska Brooke Niska 5'4" | CG Mountain Iron-Buhl | 2022 State MN – The crafty little guard from Mountain Iron-Buhl continues to play much bigger than her size in a strong program that demands the most from its players.
THE QUEEN BEE
Our highest-ranked newcomer to the list is guard Sydney Anderson Sydney Anderson 5'6" | SG Perham | 2022 State MN of Perham and ND Pro, a tireless workhorse who comes in at #114. The 5’7 senior does a lot of things well. She has a high basketball IQ, excellent court vision and really nice handles. Her overall court presence and ability to execute under pressure has earned her two All-Conference selections for the Yellowjackets. But what really gets Perham’s home gym buzzing – it’s a stunning venue called ‘The Hive’ – is Sydney’s three-point shooting. On a team known for its long-bomb prowess, Anderson can make it rain from downtown.
SOME BIG ARRIVALS
#165 – Shelby Mortenson Shelby Mortenson 6'1" | PF Yellow Medicine East | 2022 State MN – The 6’1 post from Yellow Medicine East had a strong showing at the Top 250 Expo. She has a big body, nice length and has no problem banging bodies in the trenches.
#166 – Alex Bettcher Alex Bettcher 6'1" | PF Detroit Lakes | 2022 State MN – The 6’1 forward from Detroit Lakes has a big frame, plenty of strength and moves well for her size. The lefty can also shoot it. She averaged 16 points and 8 rebounds per game last season.
#173 – Adit Koth Adit Koth 6'0" | SF Rochester Mayo | 2022 State MN – The 6-foot power forward from Rochester Mayo (photo above) has a ton of potential. She has worked hard with Air Minnesota AAU to build her game and it is paying off with a commitment to Crown College.
SMALLER BALLERS
#164 – Kaylee Hunter Kaylee Hunter 5'6" | CG MN Valley Lutheran | 2022 State MN – The crafty 5’6 guard often gets lost in the very big shadows cast by her Minnesota Valley Lutheran teammate Abbie Riederer Abbie Riederer 5'8" | CG Mn Valley Lutheran | 2022 State MN but the Bethany Lutheran commit is a talent in her own right.
#171 – Jade Reese Jade Reese 5'7" | SG Greenbush-Middle River | 2022 State MN – The 5’7 guard from Greenbush-Middle River blew our socks off at the University of North Dakota Elite Camp with her speed, quickness and athleticism.
#172 – Flo Tuazama Flo Tuazama 5'7" | CG Maple Grove | 2022 State MN – The 5’7 guard from Maple Grove and Minnesota Stars Fleming is utterly fearless. She excels against bigger, stronger guards on a regular basis.
#174 – Kimori Morris Kimori Morris 5'5" | PG Irondale | 2022 State MN – The speedy 5’5 dynamo from Irondale (photo above) has been a fixture on the AAU circuit with Start Strong Finish Stronger. She’s a consistent performer with speed, quickness and energy.
THE SLEEPER
#169 – Krisalyn Seeyle Krisalyn Seeyle 5'10" | SF Cass Lake-Bena | 2022 State MN – The 5’10 small forward from Cass Lake-Bena and Playmakers North is one of the most intriguing players in the class. She is super long, has light feet and moves across the court with ease and grace. As a senior it’s getting late in the development game but with the right focus, attention to detail and level of effort, Krisalyn could be something very special.