Who’s The Top 2027 Scorers in Kentucky?
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The future is so bright when it comes to Kentucky girl’s basketball. We have so many young players that are already showing their potential at the Varsity level. In this article, we are going to look at the top 10…
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Continue ReadingThe future is so bright when it comes to Kentucky girl’s basketball. We have so many young players that are already showing their potential at the Varsity level. In this article, we are going to look at the top 10 scorers in Kentucky in the 2027 class. Please note, only the players that have been put on my radar are included on this list – there might be additional 2027 players not included here.
Allie Streble
Allie Streble
Beth Haven hasn’t played the minimum number of games required to show up on the state’s leaderboards, but if they had, even as an 8th grader, Streble would be a top 20 scorer in the state. She plays for one of the smaller schools in the state, so you may not see her name as much as some others, but she has been the Bearcats best player throughout her 7th and 8th grade seasons. Streble consistently plays hard and she can score in a variety of ways. She’s averaging 20.3 PPG and 5.1 RPG through 20 games.
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Madisyn Hopkins Madisyn Hopkins 5'8" | SG Whitley County | 2027 State KY
Madisyn Hopkins Madisyn Hopkins 5'8" | SG Whitley County | 2027 State KY
Hopkins currently ranks 24th on the state’s scoring leaderboard as an 8th grader, but to make her resume even more impressive, she also currently ranks in the top 50 for rebounding. She’s averaging a near double-double through 23 games, 19.2 PPG and 8.4 RPG. She has already produced multiple 30+ point games as an 8th grader and is poised to have a big time Summer with ETA Thunder. She’s a competitor who just keeps getting even better as the season’s gone on.
Highlights from our district matchup!!! pic.twitter.com/5AJ9rZAaWX
— Madisyn Hopkins (@maddyhop32) January 13, 2023
Kylie Kinner
Kylie Kinner
Kinner will likely be rolling in college offers very soon because of her athleticism, length, and overall talent. She’s averaging 17.5 PPG and 6.5 RPG despite oftentimes being face-guarded and/or double- or triple-teamed. She is a highly effective scorer at all 3 levels and she can get it done on the defensive end as well. Once her team meets the minimum number of games, she will be all over the state’s leaderboards, including top 50 in scoring, top 11 in free throw percentage (81.5%), and top 20 in 3’s (2.7 made per game). The future is extremely bright for Kylie Kinner.
Marshall suffered a knee injury that required surgery almost midway through the season, so unfortunately, she was only able to play in 14 games this season, but she certainly showed how talented she was in those games. She averaged an extremely impressive double-double at 15.5 PPG and 12.6 RPG (which would rank top 3 in the state currently). She is the definition of tough and she’s a true student of the game, always putting in the work to be the best. I have no doubts that she’s going to come back from her injury even stronger than before and Claire Marshall Claire Marshall 5’10” | SF West Jessamine | 2027 State KY is a name you can expect to hear a lot over the next 4 years.
The most important stat is a W or L, and last night we took the L, 71-68.
I finished with 28 points, 18 boards, and a few steals, blocks, and assists.@12thSports @alyxwhite_ @vaughtsviews @MMBR_CoachGBell @MJHoopsTraining https://t.co/yTQiKYdSXH #hudl
— Claire Marshall (@kyladyhoops) December 9, 2022
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Maggie Simons
Maggie Simons
Simons has been all over the 10th Region leaderboards all season long and that’s in multiple categories, including points, assists, and steals. She can really produce a ton on the offensive end of the floor, but she also brings a defensive intensity that can’t be taught. She’s constantly coming up with deflections and steals. As an 8th grader, Simons is averaging 12.5 PPG and 3.8 RPG. She’s another student of the game and a true stat stuffer with a bright future. Plus, check out the clutch buzzer beater she had a few weeks ago.
steal and buzzer beater to put game into 2OT and got a district win 💯💯 pic.twitter.com/3gi1McSshA
— Maggie Simons (@MaggieSimons_27) January 21, 2023
Amirah Jordan Amirah Jordan 5'5" | PG Sacred Heart | 2027 State KY
Amirah Jordan Amirah Jordan 5'5" | PG Sacred Heart | 2027 State KY
When you talk about an elite floor general, Jordan has to be in the conversation. Even as an 8th grader, she can command the court from the point guard position. She sees the floor well, has a high basketball IQ, and can really create for her teammates. However, she’s included in this article because she’s also one of the top scorers in the 2027 class, averaging 11.6 PPG for Male this year. Jordan is also averaging 2.8 RPG and if I had her assists and steals, I’m sure she’s averaging big numbers in those categories as well. More impressively, she’s been doing this while also playing her middle school season with JCTMS.
2027 G @OfficialAmirah8 with a huge game in their win over Franklin County scoring 22 points and 5 assist! 😳 pic.twitter.com/kxssVfeRSc
— Capturedbyjacob_ (@CapturedByJac0b) February 1, 2023
Shelbie Mills Shelbie Mills 5'4" | PG South Laurel | 2027 State KY
Shelbie Mills Shelbie Mills 5'4" | PG South Laurel | 2027 State KY
Another 8th grader who’s running the point for her Varsity team, Mills has been showing her talent all season long. She’s averaging 11.2 PPG and 2 RPG through 25 games. On top of having excellent ball handling skills, her high IQ stands out when you watch her play. She reads where the offense is going with the ball to get steals as a defender and she also reads the defense well on the offensive end. While she has shown an ability to score at all 3 levels, Mills can really knock down shots from deep and is shooting 37% from 3 on the season.
Shooting lights out at Lady Invitational of the South and support from home. Lady Cards❤️🖤 pic.twitter.com/qjlAFfFjtw
— Shelbie Mills (@shelbiekmills) December 30, 2022
Skeeter Mabe Skeeter Mabe 5'11" | PF South Laurel | 2027 State KY
Skeeter Mabe Skeeter Mabe 5'11" | PF South Laurel | 2027 State KY
I could really put any position down for Mabe because she’s that versatile as a player. She can do a little bit of everything and she does it at a high level. She’s averaging 10.9 PPG and 3.7 RPG, while shooting nearly 50% overall and an extremely impressive 51.6% from 3. Her shot selection has been fantastic and you don’t typically see players play as smart as Mabe has as an 8th grader. She’s also constantly creating for her teammates as well. With a solid frame and excellent length, Mabe can really impact the game in many ways.
Skeeter Mabe with the kick out to Kenlea Murray for three‼️🏀 @SLLadyCardinals @hoops4harvest pic.twitter.com/2bNkp0UJkr
— Akeem Webb (@PGHAkeem) December 4, 2022
Brown has size and strength that you don’t usually see from an 8th grade player. On top of that, she can finish so well around the basket. She’s able to finish through contact and she stays with plays around the basket. She also does a great job of securing rebounds as soon as they come off of the rim. As far as stats goes, Brown’s stats are about as good as they get. She’s nearly averaging a double-double at 9.9 PPG and 10.1 RPG, and she’s shooting 52.9% on the season. She can finish on both sides of the rim and she makes great outlet passes as well.
— macey brown (@maceybrown34) December 13, 2022
Logue had a good season last year, but she’s really stepped up her game this season. She’s one of the best shooters in the 2027 class. She’s consistently found herself on the KHSAA’s leaderboards for 3-point percentage and 3’s per game. She’s shooting 45.5% from 3 through 24 games and is coming off of a week in which she went over 68% from 3, including 2 games in which she shot 5/7 and 6/9 from deep. She finds the gaps on the floor and catches ready to shoot. However, she also does a great job utilizing fakes and going around her defender.
Been getting to work in 2023💪🏼 Here’s a few of my Varsity January highlights! @nkyprimetime @alyxwhite_ @KentuckyPremier @PGHKentucky @KyPrephoops pic.twitter.com/k4dF7Wb2PE
— Elin Logue (@ElinLogue) January 28, 2023