2029 Rankings Update: Prospects On The Rise

There was plenty of movement in the latest rankings update, as several prospects made significant jumps after strong performances during the high school and travel seasons. With continued development, increased production, and expanded roles on their respective teams, these players have positioned themselves to climb even higher moving forward.   Here's a look at some of the prospects who moved up in the latest update and appear poised to continue raising their stock.    [player_tooltip player_id='1253055' first='Kamryn' last='Duncan'] played a significant role for Johnson Central during its 20-win season and return trip to the 15th Region championship game, averaging 7.2 points and 4.7 rebounds per contest. A wing prospect with good size at nearly 6 feet tall, Kamryn has a solid frame along with the strength and physicality to match. She is a versatile player who enough ball skills to operate on the perimeter while also being capable of doing work in the post. Kamryn recently picked up an offer from University of Pikeville and looked impressive the last time I watched her running with WV Thunder Kerkof.     Rylee put together a pretty solid freshman season, averaging 14.8 points per game while shooting nearly 30% from three-point range and 80.4% from the free-throw line. She is a reliable perimeter shooter who can create space for her shot off the bounce with her quick crossover moves. She can initiate the offense and serve as the primary scoring option when needed. Defensively, she is extremely active, forcing turnovers and turning steals into points by hitting the turbo button in transition. Rylee is a point guard prospect worth keeping an eye on as she continues to develop.     Journey was the second-leading scorer for Bardstown last season, averaging 12.2 points per game while shooting 31.1% from three-point range and 82.5% from the free-throw line. What stands out most about Journey is her ability to produce whether she has the ball in her hands or is playing off of it. She can shoot it well from distance and also a strong finisher at the basket with either hand. Journey is also a very instinctive defender whose anticipation and feel for the game allow her to make plays on that end of the floor A two-way guard I am very high on in Kentucky's 2029 class.     [player_tooltip player_id='1303085' first='Tarajnia' last='Sanford'] is a long and athletic guard who has shown some shooting touch from the perimeter while also being effective getting downhill and to the tin. She plays hard, brings good defensive intensity, and is a willing rebounder for her position. Tarajnia really caught my eye during my most recent viewing, and she's a player I'm looking forward to watching more closely this summer. She averaged 4.6 points and 2.6 rebounds per game last season. (Featured Image)     [player_tooltip player_id='1308910' first='Emily' last='Higgins'] has been making some noise this AAU season with ETA Williams 2029. She is a lethal outside shooter with parking lot range, and it takes her very little time to get her shot off. Emily has also shown she can put the ball on the floor and get into the for lane to score. She is a prospect I'm looking forward to getting more eyes on this summer and appears poised for a big sophomore season at Hazard.

There was plenty of movement in the latest rankings update, as several prospects made significant jumps after strong performances during the high school and travel seasons. With continued development, increased production, and expanded roles on their respective teams, these players have positioned themselves to climb even higher moving forward.