2024 Rankings Update: The Top Ten
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It’s officially summertime and the class of 2024 has received another rankings update. All of the PGH Kentucky scouts provided their feedback and trust me when I say that we sent in a lot of feedback. With that feedback, they…
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Continue ReadingIt’s officially summertime and the class of 2024 has received another rankings update. All of the PGH Kentucky scouts provided their feedback and trust me when I say that we sent in a lot of feedback. With that feedback, they came up with the updated rankings. In this article, we are going to look at the top ten players in the latest rankings update. Instead of describing their game like we have in the past, I am going to list 5 things they bring to the floor, offers that I am aware of, and an overview of their 2022-23 high school season. These players all bring much more to the floor than five things though and most of these players were on the 2023 Kentucky Junior All Star team, so some of this will be repeat info on those players. Before I get into these players, I also want to mention how difficult it was to give feedback for this class because the talent is so well-distributed. At least 20 players in the 2024 class have received D1 offers or interest. Here’s a look at the top 10.
5 things she brings to the court: Leadership (especially vocal), an elite basketball IQ, playmaking, crafty passing, and high percentage shooting.
Known Offers: 14+ D1 offers (UAB, Wofford, Central Arkansas, UNC Wilmington, Radford, Chattanooga, Akron, Cleveland State, Southern Miss, ETSU, Xavier, Stetson, EKU, Murray State)
2022-23 Team: Pikeville High School (28-6); Lost in the 15th Region Championship Game vs Lawrence County
2022-23 Individual Stats: 16.2 PPG* // 2.5 RPG // 51.4% FG (197/383) // 50% 3FG* (113/226) // 77.1% FT (27/35)
22-23 State Leaderboards: Top 3-Point Field Goals Leaders (3.4 per game) – 4th in KY
5 things she brings to the court: Really disruptive defense, strong handles, court vision, 3 level scoring, and tough finishes.
Known Offers: 16+ D1 offers (Columbia, Cincinnati, Northeastern, WKU, James Madison, Boston College, Pittsburgh, Harvard, Penn State, Chattanooga, Buffalo, Toledo, Youngstown State, ETSU, EKU, Marshall)
2022-23 Team: Russell (22-12); Lost by 1 in the 16th Region Final Four vs Ashland Blazer
2022-23 Individual Stats: 19.8 PPG* // 7.7 RPG* // 42.6% FG (232/545) // 34% 3FG (54/159) // 79.9% FT* (115/144)
22-23 State Leaderboards: Top Scoring Leaders (19.8 PPG) – 26th in KY // Top Free Throws Leaders (79.9%) – 23rd in KY
5 things she brings to the court: Shot blocking, strong rebounding, strong finishes on both sides of the rim, consistent outside and mid-range shooting, and solid passing.
Known Offers: 6+ D1 offers (NKU, Wright State, Arkansas State, Marshall, Murray State, Coppin State)
2022-23 Team: CAL (20-10); Lost by 11 in 1st Round of 7th Region tourney vs Central
2022-23 Individual Stats: 15.1 PPG // 9.4 RPG* // 54% FG* (176/326) // 37.3% 3FG* (19/51) // 76.1% FT* (83/109)
22-23 State Leaderboards: Top Field Goals Leaders (54%) – Tied 41st in KY
5 things she brings to the court: Consistent big time double-doubles, length, athleticism, great hands, and a huge upside.
2022-23 Team: Frederick Douglass (24-9); Lost by 2 in 1st Round of State Tourney vs North Laurel
2022-23 Individual Stats: 13 PPG // 11.2 RPG* // 51.9% FG* (126/243) // NO 3FGA // 70.5% FT (74/105)
22-23 State Leaderboards: Top Rebounds Leaders (11.2 RPG) – 16th in KY
Highlights
5 things she brings to the court: Elite shooting, 3 level scoring, good decisions, playmaking, and defense (especially getting into the passing lanes).
Known Offers: 4+ D1 offers (WKU, ETSU, Murray State, Bellarmine)
2022-23 Team: Sacred Heart (36-3); Undefeated in state and won the last 3 KHSAA State Championships
2022-23 Individual Stats: 15.2 PPG // 3.1 RPG // 48.8% FG (229/469) // 33% 3FG (64/194) // 75.5% FT* (71/94)
5 things she brings to the court: Shot altering length, excellent post passing, strong finishes all around the basket, rebounding, and court vision (seriously watch some of the passes she makes as a center).
Known Offers: 9+ D1 offers (Southern Indiana, La Salle, UNC Wilmington, WKU, Lipscomb, Lafayette, Charlotte, Bellarmine, Xavier)
2022-23 Team: Sacred Heart (36-3); Undefeated in state and won the last 3 KHSAA State Championships
2022-23 Individual Stats: 11.7 PPG // 6.2 RPG // 63.1% FG (198/314) // 8.3% 3FG (1/12) // 64.5% FT (49/76)
22-23 State Leaderboards: Top Field Goals Leaders (63.1%) – 6th in KY
Highlights
5 things she brings to the court: Length (like extreme length), rim protection, rebounding, high finishes around the basket, and good hands.
Known Offers: 13+ D1 offers (Mississippi State, Bowling Green State, Clemson, Syracuse, Kansas State, Dayton, Florida State, Kentucky, Miami, West Virginia, Rutgers, North Carolina, Pittsburgh)
2022-23 Team: Butler (13-13); Lost by 22 in 6th Region Final Four vs Mercy
2022-23 Individual Stats: 8.6 PPG* // 8 RPG* // 51.5% FG* (86/167) // 0% 3FG (0/3) // 64.2% FT (34/53)
5 things she brings to the court: Strong finisher on both sides of the rim, great decision maker, rebounder, consistent mid-range game, and excellent footwork.
Known Offers: 20+ D1 offers (Kent State, Appalachian State, Wright State, Delaware, UNC Wilmington, Bowling Green State, Cleveland State, Wofford, Furman, Youngstown State, Southern Indiana, Fairfield, NKU, Miami (OH), Xavier, ETSU, Akron, Toledo, EKU, Marshall)
2022-23 Team: Ryle (24-9); Lost by 6 in 9th Region Championship vs Cooper
2022-23 Individual Stats: 11 PPG // 6.9 RPG // 55% FG (166/302) // 0% 3FG (0/2) // 68.1% FT (32/47)
5 things she brings to the court: Disruptive length, consistent mid-range, high finishes around the rim, rebounding, and good decision-making.
Known Offers: Kentucky Christian, Union College, Alice Lloyd
2022-23 Team: Pikeville (7-3); Mingo Central (10-3)
2022-23 Individual Stats (Pikeville – 10 games): 6.5 PPG // 4.5 RPG // 63.3% FG (31/49) // 100% FT (3/3)
2022-23 Individual Stats (Mingo Central – 13 games): 10.7 PPG // 7.7 RPG // 55% FG (62/113) // 63% FT (15/24)
5 things she brings to the court: High basketball IQ, strong handles, high percentage shots, defensive pressure, and playmaking.
Known Offers: 6+ D1 offers (Samford, NKU, Murray State, Radford, EKU, UT Martin)
2022-23 Team: McCracken County (35-3); Lost by 15 in the State Championship game vs SHA
2022-23 Individual Stats: 17 PPG // 2.9 RPG // 61.1% FG (251/411) // 32.6% 3FG (30/92) // 76% FT (98/129)
22-23 State Leaderboards: Top Field Goals Leaders (61.1%) – 8th in KY