2026 Rankings Update: Under The Radar Prospects Pt.2
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Izelee Kerns KY #135 PF #14 HEIGHT 5'11" POS PF CLASS 2026 View Player Boost Profile Download Image Izelee Kerns Class 2026 Position PF Height 5'11" HS Conner | KY 2026 Rankings Update: Under The Radar Prospects Pt.2 Izelee…
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Continue ReadingIzelee Kerns Izelee Kerns 5’11” | PF Conner | 2026 State KY is a multi-sport athlete that shines on the basketball court and on the soccer field. The 5’10 forward was the second-leading scoring and rebounder for Conner with 9.3 PPG along with 6.2 RPG. Izelee is a skilled and versatile post player that can score well in the interior but can also space the floor with her ability to make shots from the perimeter. Izelee is a very good rebounder and rim protector as well. I see her making some noise in the 9th region next season.
Noteworthy Performances during the HS season: 16 points, 12 rebounds against Campbell County
14 points, 7 rebounds against Newport Central Catholic
16 points, 5 rebounds Oldham County
Kairi Lamb Kairi Lamb 6’3″ | C Bell County | 2026 State KY is an abslolute force on the basketball court. The 6’3 center dominates the paint on both ends of the floor, and is capable of of putting up a double-double on any given night. She scored 12.6 PPG and pulled down a team-leading 12 RPG for Bell County. Kairi is a great rim protector and a tremendous rebounder that has collected over 500 in her career and finished the season in the top 15 for leading rebounders in the state. She also does a good job using her size and strength to gain deep position on the low block making herself available to receive the entry pass for points at the rim.
Noteworthy Performances during the HS season: 23 points, 17 rebounds against Harlan County
17 points, 11 rebounds against Middlesboro
15 points, 12 rebounds against Southwestern (Double OT)
Brooklyn Thomas Brooklyn Thomas 5’9″ | SF Pulaski County | 2026 State KY averaged 8.8 PPG and 6.5 RPG for a Pulaski County team that finished with 24-8 record, which was second best in the 12th region. Brooklyn is a high motor player that loves to compete. She is a three-level scorer, and a willing passer, that makes a great effort to rebound the ball. She had a clutch moment in the district championship game and made a big-time shot in a OT thriller against Rockcastle County that helped her team get the close win 44-43. After losing their best player due to graduation. Brooklyn will be a key contributor for the Lady Maroons next season.
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Bishop Brossart won 18 games last season and finished as a top 5 team in the 10th region. Rachel Shewmaker Rachel Shewmaker 5’9″ | SF Bishop Brossart | 2026 State KY put up 10.3 PPG and grabbed a team-leading 5.3 RPG. She is fierce competitor that knows how to make her presence felt on both ends of he floor. Rachel is a tenacious defender that does a fantastic job creating turnovers, getting steals, and blocking shots. She is a really good rebounder, that makes strong drives to the basket, and shows a nice shooting touch from the mid-range.
Naoma Noble Naoma Noble 6’0″ | C Wolfe County | 2026 State KY is a strong post player in the paint for Wolfe County. As a sophomore she averaged 9.5 points a game and finished top 5 in the state with 13.9 boards a game. Naoma is a remarkable rebounder that always puts a body on someone when a shot goes up. She is a excellent finisher at the rim, that blocks a ton of shots, and does a good job getting up and down the floor. I see her making major strides as a junior for the Lady Wolves next season.