2023 Rankings Update: Top Posts
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We begin the positional breakdown of our new 2023 rankings with a look at the class’s top post players. Everyone on this list has the ability to score, rebound, block shots, and generally dominate around the basket. Xaviara Smalley Xaviara…
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Continue ReadingWe begin the positional breakdown of our new 2023 rankings with a look at the class’s top post players. Everyone on this list has the ability to score, rebound, block shots, and generally dominate around the basket.
Xaviara Smalley Xaviara Smalley 6'3" | C Bethlehem | 2023 State KY , Bethlehem- Among the most physically gifted players in the state, Smalley has phenomenal length and easy athleticism. She can already dominate games with these traits alone, already ranking among the most efficient scorers in the state. As she continues to develop and refine her post skills she’ll only become more dangerous.
Amy Thompson Amy Thompson 6'1" | SF Whitefield Academy | 2023 State KY , Mercy- The slightly higher-ranked of Mercy’s inside duo, Thompson has continued to flash her potential, especially on the defensive end. While she could use more consistency, Thompson has all the potential to break out and dominate the state.
Jala Douglass Jala Douglass 6'0" | PF Central | 2023 State KY , Central- While she has arguably made more of an impact early in her career on the defensive end of the court, Douglass also ranks as the most efficient scorer on this list, shooting 60% from the field this season. This two-way development, combined with her natural size and athleticism, earn Doglass’s spot in these rankings.
Emma Barnett Emma Barnett 6'2" | PF Mercy | 2023 State KY , Mercy- Barnett has actually had a slightly better statistical season than her inside partner Thompson, scoring with nice consistency. She even had a 25 point game where she truly dominated the inside, showing off her potential. If she continues at this rate, Barnett could end becoming a superstar for the young Mercy team.
Jamie Cowan Jamie Cowan 5'11" | PF Paris | 2023 State KY , Paris- Her team’s best scorer and rebounder this season, Cowan is continuing from a strong freshman season by asserting herself as an upcoming star. She’s close to being a double-double machine, and with a jump forward she can emerge as one of the state’s truly elite rebounders.
Raegan Barrett Raegan Barrett 5'11" | PF Great Crossing | 2023 State KY , Great Crossing- Unlike many players on this list, Barrett has the luxury of being surrounded by top scorers, letting her serve as a secondary option on a successful team. This has allowed her to have a great season, serving as a borderline double-double machine without the pressure of being a primary scorer, although she has that potential.
Samari Taylor Samari Taylor 6'3" | C Ballard | 2023 State KY , Ballard- It’s been a tough season for Ballard, but that hasn’t stopped Taylor from flashing potential, specifically as an elite rebounder. She has a nice scoring touch as well, but like with many players on this list, she needs to find greater consistency on that end.