2021 Rankings Update: Top Guards
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We wrap up our series of positional breakdowns for the class of 2021 by looking at the best lead guards in the class. This list is led by the top overall player in the state, but it has depth to…
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Continue ReadingWe wrap up our series of positional breakdowns for the class of 2021 by looking at the best lead guards in the class. This list is led by the top overall player in the state, but it has depth to go along with that top-end talent. These players all have the experience and expertise to run an offense and have shown their ability to do so.
Brooklynn Miles Brooklynn Miles 5'6" | PG Franklin County | 2021 State #48 Nation KY , Franklin County- The top player in her class for quite a while now, Miles finished a great career with a superb senior season that has her as one of the favorites to win Miss Basketball. There’s not much more to say about Miles, she’s a great player who should excel at the next level.
Alexa Smiddy Alexa Smiddy 5'5" | PG Southwestern | 2021 State KY , Southwestern- While she doesn’t fill the state sheet the way Miles does, Smiddy has the ability to run an offense as well as any player in the state. She has great vision and always seems to make the right pass at the right time, and compliments her playmaking with a solid shot.
Amelia Hodges Amelia Hodges 5'6" | SG Bethlehem | 2021 State KY , Bethlehem- Part of arguably the state’s most loaded team this season, Hodges still stood out as a primary offensive option for the Banshees. While she has the ability to score from all levels, her 3 point shooting was especially impressive, as Hodges knocked down 2.6 deep balls per game at a 37.6% clip.
Braylee McMath Braylee McMath 5'6" | PG Great Crossing | 2021 State KY , Great Crossing- One of the more efficient offensive players on this list, McMath has flashed 50/40/90 ability in the past. As those numbers suggest, she’s an excellent shooter and has top-notch shot selection.
Kelci Blair Kelci Blair 5'6" | PG Johnson Central | 2021 State KY , Johnson Central- Perhaps the best defensive player on this list, Blair is a lock-down on-ball defender. Like others on this list, she also does a great job running an offense and has well-balanced scoring ability.
Hayley Caudill Hayley Caudill 5'6" | PG Knott County Central | 2021 State KY , Knott County Central- Averaging 18.9 points per game this season, Caudill stands out as one of the better score-first lead guards in the state. She still excels running an offense though, showing the ability to create shots for others as well as herself.
Natoria Godoy Natoria Godoy 5'6" | CG Bryan Station | 2021 State KY , Bryan Station- A bit of an undersized player, Godoy doesn’t let her size slow her down thanks to an unceasing motor and high-end speed. This gives her the ability to get inside or lead the fast break where she is comfortable scoring herself or setting up a teammate, exactly what you want from a top point guard.
Sydney Lockard Sydney Lockard 5'6" | PG Dixie Heights | 2021 State KY , Dixie- Another underrated lead guard, Lockard has excelled in every area, notably as a great scorer from multiple levels. Another of her best traits is her playmaking ability, as she is able to facilitate offense as well as any player in the state.