2022 Miss Basketball Breakdown and Predictions
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We only have a month left in the 2022 regular season and most teams have played around 20 games at this point. With that big of a sample size, we can take a look at the results and start making…
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Continue ReadingWe only have a month left in the 2022 regular season and most teams have played around 20 games at this point. With that big of a sample size, we can take a look at the results and start making some predictions for the 2022 Miss Basketball award. Here’s a breakdown of front runners and predictions of who could make the ceremony in March.
The Favorite:
Amiya Jenkins Amiya Jenkins 5'10" | SF Anderson County | 2022 State KY , Anderson County – She’s been the top ranked player in our 2022 rankings since they started and has established herself as the best player in the class over the last several seasons. Jenkins is likely to be the winner of the award by a large margin. Having said that, you never know.
Second Favorite:
Gracie Merkle Gracie Merkle 6'6" | C Bullitt East | 2022 State KY , Bullitt East – Merkle has really come along in the last two years and worked her way into one of the most impactful players in the state. She’s a tough cover on offense thanks to her size and finishing ability and she is capable of altering a lot of shots on the defensive end. She’s led Bullitt East to a great season and in the mix for a state title.
Third Favorite:
Cassidy Rowe Cassidy Rowe 5'5" | PG Shelby Valley | 2022 State KY , Shelby Valley – Rowe has been playing varsity basketball for what seems like a decade and has been committed to UK that long too. Cassidy fought her way through two tough knee injuries and has gotten back to her old self in the last year or so. She’s had a long and decorated career and could be considered a dark horse to win the award if Jenkins doesn’t run away with it.
Predicted Regional Players of the Year:
1st Region: Halle Langhi Halle Langhi 6'1" | C Marshall County | 2022 State KY , Marshall County
2nd Region: Camryn LaGrange Camryn LaGrange 5'8" | PG Madisonville-North Hopkins | 2022 State KY , Madisonville-North Hopkins
3rd Region: Isabel Grimes Isabel Grimes 5'8" | SG Breckinridge County | 2022 State KY , Breckenridge County
4th Region: Alera Barbee, Franklin-Simpson
5th Region: Jaileyah Cotton Jaileyah Cotton 5'6" | SG Bardstown | 2022 State KY , Bardstown
6th Region: Gracie Merkle Gracie Merkle 6'6" | C Bullitt East | 2022 State KY , Bullitt East
7th Region: Jaya McClure Jaya McClure 5'6" | PG Christian Academy Louisville | 2022 State KY , CAL
8th Region: Amiya Jenkins Amiya Jenkins 5'10" | SF Anderson County | 2022 State KY , Anderson County
9th Region: Madelyn Lawson Madelyn Lawson 5'8" | SG Dixie Heights | 2022 State KY , Dixie Heights
10th Region: Tyra Flowers Tyra Flowers 5'10" | SF George Rogers Clark | 2022 State KY , GRC
11th Region: Anaya Brown Anaya Brown 6'0" | C Lafayette | 2022 State KY , Lafayette
12th Region: Lara Akers Lara Akers 5'8" | CG Danville | 2022 State KY , Danville
13th Region: Rachel Presley Rachel Presley 6'2" | C South Laurel | 2022 State KY , South Laurel
14th Region: Lexy Lynch Lexy Lynch 5'11" | SG Owsley County | 2022 State KY , Owsley County
15th Region: Cassidy Rowe Cassidy Rowe 5'5" | PG Shelby Valley | 2022 State KY , Shelby Valley
16th Region: Allie Stone Allie Stone 5'5" | CG West Carter | 2022 State KY , West Carter