2029 Rankings Update: Guards You Should Know

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kentucky's Class of 2029 has plenty of talented backcourt prospects, and the players featured below highlight the depth and potential of this group. Here's a look at five guards you should know on our rankings list.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["913604"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69f268fdd8b67"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Charliegh was among the state's leading scorers, averaging 23.1 points per game during her freshman season at Fort Knox. She is the definition of heart over height a jet-quick, shifty guard who creates well off the bounce. Charliegh is an acrobatic finisher at the cup, can drain shots from the outside with range, and forces turnovers on the defensive end with her ball pressure.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1302830"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69f268fdd8c10"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Allie earned All-Mountain First Team following a very productive freshman season for Johnson Central, finishing second on the team in scoring at 13.4 points per game while posting efficient shooting splits of 48/44/86. A very solid perimeter scorer, she can also get downhill and attack the rim, showing a keen ability to create contact and get to the free-throw line. Allie is also a good defender who can guard and keep the ball in front of her. <em>(Featured Image)</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1123105"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69f268fdd8c8c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Nikkiah is a hyper-competitive guard who brings consistent effort on both ends of the floor. She displays sharp defensive instincts and always seems to be around the ball, making plays on that end. Offensively, she has shown the ability to carry the scoring load, demonstrating that on several occasions throughout the season. Nikkiah averaged 11.7 points and 3.6 rebounds per game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1139692"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69f268fdd8cec"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Buckhorn's [player_tooltip player_id='1139692' first='Greenlee' last='Deaton'] really elevated her game during her freshman campaign, emerging as one of the top scorers in the 14th Region while averaging a team-leading 16.6 points per game. Her ability to get pure, uncut buckets is impressive, as she proved to be a true volume scorer with a handful of 20+ point performances throughout the season. Greenlee also earned All-Mountain Second Team honors.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1305035"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69f268fdd8d3c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lainey contributed 5.7 points and 3.6 rebounds per game for a Mercy squad that won 20 games on the season and captured the 24th District title for the second year in a row. A good-sized guard who can make her presence felt in different ways, she brings scoring, rebounding, and playmaking ability to the floor. Expect her to carve out an even bigger role next season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->