2024 Rankings Update: Shooting Guards
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It’s that time again! The Prep Girls Hoops staff have released the updated class of 2024 rankings! Let’s do a positional breakdown and highlight five shooting guards on the list here in Kentucky. Ryleigh Campbell KY #79 SG #26 HEIGHT…
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Continue ReadingIt’s that time again! The Prep Girls Hoops staff have released the updated class of 2024 rankings! Let’s do a positional breakdown and highlight five shooting guards on the list here in Kentucky.
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Bowling Green went 24-11 on the season going an impressive 15-0 in the 4th region. But they met their match at the Sweet 16 losing to Owensboro Catholic in a nail-biter 51-54. In 26 games played the sharpshooting Ryleigh Campbell Ryleigh Campbell 5'9" | SG Bowling Green | 2024 State KY was a key contributor to their success. On a loaded roster she averaged 7.7 points per game while shooting 38.1% from deep making at least two three pointers a game. She has such a fluid shooting stroke it looks almost effortless, it’s obvious she puts up a lot of shots on her own time. Campbell can impact the game on defense as well she makes the hustle plays, like diving for loose balls that could help gain possession in pivotal moments. After losing 3 key players she looks to make huge strides this upcoming season as she becomes one of the senior leaders.
Aaliyah Hayes Aaliyah Hayes 5'8" | SG Covington Holmes | 2024 State KY is the definition of resilient she suffered an ACL injury, came back and still competed at a high level her junior year. Hayes is a versatile player that can play positions 1-4 she stands around 5’10” now and has a incredibly long wingspan. She is well-known as a defensive stopper that can completely take away an opposing teams best player. She is very effective in pressing situations her length and aggressiveness helps her cause deflections and come up with steals that lead to fast break buckets. Hayes is also a great spot up three point shooter that can get hot at anytime. She averaged 4.6 points per game for an extremely talented Holy Cross Covington team that won the the All “A” State Championship. Her length and abilities makes her a legit 3 & D prospect.
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Gracie-Jo Wilder Gracie-Jo Wilder 6'0" | SG Bell County | 2024 State KY is one of the most prolific scorers in the state of Kentucky. She led Bell County in scoring with 19.5 points per game helping them become 52nd district champions. Wilder is a bucket-getter that can takeover the game whenever she wants. In a early January game against Harlan County she exploded for 39 points really putting her high level scoring ability on display. Wilder is currently playing for the WV Thunder Select 40 17U team and she looked dominant at the Live! at Lakepoint showing off her ability to score from all 3-levels.
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Sierra McCoin Sierra McCoin 5'3" | SG Lloyd Memorial | 2024 State KY led Lloyd Memorial in scoring with 15.5 points per game while shooting 31.5% from deep making 3.2 three pointers per game. She is a legit sniper from long distance with a quick-trigger release and incredible range. McCoin is a 1000th point scorer that is use to carrying the load on offense for her team. With her marksman like shooting ability and high level confidence in her game I see a big senior season coming from McCoin.
Bella Quinn Bella Quinn 5'7" | SG Russell | 2024 State KY was the second leading scorer for the Russell Red Devils. She averaged 10.8 points per game while shooting 37.6% from three making 68 out of 181 of her attempts from downtown. Quinn is a shot-maker that can score at a very high level she had several games this past season where she put up 25+ point performances. I also like her ability to create shot opportunities for herself and others by using her quickness and superb ball handling skills to get past defenders to score inside or kick it out to the open shooter.