PGH Ohio Rankings – Class of 2023 – Stock Risers Part 2
As we dive into the pre-season update of the PGH Ohio state player rankings – here are some of the “stock risers” in the Class of 2023. Kylie Leibacher Kylie Leibacher 5'11" | SF Castalia Margaretta | 2023 State OH…
Access all of Prep Girls Hoops
Continue reading this article and more.
Continue ReadingAs we dive into the pre-season update of the PGH Ohio state player rankings – here are some of the “stock risers” in the Class of 2023.
Kylie Leibacher Kylie Leibacher 5'11" | SF Castalia Margaretta | 2023 State OH – 5’9 Wing – Margaretta
Leibacher is a long, athletic wing who plays and defends every position on the court. She already has an impressive resume of big-game performances at state-ranked Margaretta. She will be the focal point of the Polar Bear offense for the last 3 years of her HS career. Due to her physical nature – she is a tough match-up, because she scores over smaller defenders at will on the block – while also being able to step out and knock down the 3 consistently. Defensively, Kylie plays with a high IQ – often times guarding the other team’s best player.
Leena Patibandla Leena Patibandla 6'1" | CG Massillon Jackson | 2023 State OH – 5’10 Guard – Massillon Jackson
Leena is a truly one-of-a-kind player in the Class of 2023. She literally has elite athleticism – which allows her to cover an incredible amount of ground, whether it be with the ball in her hands or defensively. There are very few things that Leena doesn’t excel at – she is a special passer and gets a ton of deflections and blocked shots as a perimeter player.
Annabel Rodriguez Annabel Rodriguez 5'8" | CG Chippewa | 2023 State OH – 5’9 Guard – Chippewa
Rodriguez has a very rare blend of physical tools and developed skills that not too many kids her age possess. She shows a level of maturity and confidence on the floor that is impressive. Bel can score at all 3 levels – she has turned into a knockdown shooter from 3, but can also take smaller defenders on the block to score over them. She creates a lot of open shots for her teammates as a playmaker.
Lauren Pallotta Lauren Pallotta 5'9" | SF Massillon Jackson | 2023 State OH – 5’9 Guard – Massillon Jackson
Pallotta is another girl who is mature and advanced for her age. She hurts you in so many different ways on the basketball floor. She has a silky smooth jumper, but can also attack the rim off of the dribble and finish through contact with both hands. Lauren competes defensively and plays with a high level of energy and passion that makes everyone around her better.
Taryn Cornett Taryn Cornett 5'10" | PF Reynoldsburg | 2023 State OH – 5’10 Forward – Reynoldsburg
If Reynoldsburg has the year that most are expecting – Cornett could move even higher up this list by the next update. She is a strong kid with broad shoulders – dishing out punishment with the ball in her hands as a driver or as a rebounder/defender. She is the point-forward who can grab a rebound and bring the ball down the floor to initiate the offense. Taryn is another girl who can score at all 3 levels – off of the dribble, in catch-and-shoot spots or post-up situations.