2023 Rankings Update: Top Wings
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Perhaps the most diverse position in basketball, wings have become increasingly valuable thanks primarily to their massive skillsets. They can handle the ball, score inside and out, make plays, and defend multiple positions. The players on this list all have…
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Continue ReadingPerhaps the most diverse position in basketball, wings have become increasingly valuable thanks primarily to their massive skillsets. They can handle the ball, score inside and out, make plays, and defend multiple positions. The players on this list all have the versatility one hopes for from a great wing, and all have cemented themselves as top prospects as a result.
Jakayla Thompson Jakayla Thompson 5'9" | CG DuPont Manual | 2023 State KY , DuPont Manual- Playing as part of one of the state’s top teams last year, Thompson was not the star of the show the way some uber-talented freshmen are. Still, she made the most of her opportunities thanks to her efficiency and overall scoring ability. She flashed tons of potential on the offensive side of the ball, and if she can maintain something close to her 47% shooting as her volume increases, Thompson could be among the state’s leading scorers.
Abby Holtman Abby Holtman 5'11" | SF Ryle | 2023 State KY , Ryle- Another ne of the players most expected to make a big jump, Holtman also moves into a bigger role with one of the top programs in the state this year. She already has experience playing in big games for the Lady Raiders, using her versatility to fill a variety of roles as a scorer, playmaker, and rebounder. Now she will have the opportunity to expand those skills from a supporting role to a starring one.
Saniyah Shelton Saniyah Shelton 5'8" | SG Bowling Green | 2023 State KY , Bowling Green- Perhaps the future centerpiece of what looks to be an elite young core for the Purples. Like others on this list, Shelton has shown a wide array of skills as part of a great team effort. To take the next step, expect Shelton to take on more of a scoring role as she continues to grow, mature, and step further into the spotlight.
Kay Friehofer, Cooper- Perhaps more of a specialist than anyone else on this list, Friehofer excelled last year at scoring the basketball first and foremost. She showed a strong shooting stroke and the ability to put the ball in the basket from multiple levels. Another player who is part of an outstanding young core, Friehofer will get the chance to show her scoring ability more and more if the Lady Jaguars reach their potential.
Taylor Guess Taylor Guess 5'9" | CG Crittenden County | 2023 State KY , Crittenden County- Despite not getting as much attention as some of the other top players in this class, Guess cemented herself among the state’s elite up and comers last season. She showed a top-notch all-around skillset, excelling at scoring, rebounding, making plays, and defending. She was especially good on fast break, using her size, athleticism, and finishing ability to turn plenty of turnovers into buckets.