The next class to update is the rising Sophomore group. This 2024 class is really good at the top and has some quality depth to it and there are more and more players emerging all the time. Our latest update expands the list to 70 players and has seen some movement in the top 10. Here's a look at the top point guards in the class. These are spotlighting players who did not make the top 10 overall.
[player_tooltip player_id="167102" first="Carly" last="Smith"], Owsley County - Smith is a scoring point coming off a fantastic freshman season. She is an efficient scorer with fantastic range on her jumper and a willing passer who makes others around her better. Carly is firmly in the mix to be a top 5 player in this loaded class.
[player_tooltip player_id="228143" first="Carlie" last="Thurmond"], Bethlehem - Carlie is a player to watch this season as she is going to be in line for a huge increase in shot attempts as a Sophomore. Already a really good shooter, Thurmond should play more with the ball in her hands this season and be one of the top young players in a loaded 5th region.
[player_tooltip player_id="251740" first="Paityn" last="Isom"], North Hardin - Speaking of good guards in the 5th region, Isom is one of the best players in the area who never gets a ton of attention. Paityn is shifty and athletic and was a much improved shooter at our top 250 camp last month. She continues moving up the rankings and is definitely a scholarship player at the next level.
[player_tooltip player_id="167175" first="Nylaia" last="Carter"], Sacred Heart - Carter is in the same boat as most of the loaded Sacred Heart roster. Meaning that there is so much talent on the roster that her role is smaller than it would be at most schools. Nylaia is on track for a bigger role in her Sophomore year and should be another talented weapon on a loaded SHA roster.
[player_tooltip player_id="167109" first="Kylie" last="Gayheart"], Knott County Central - Knott made it to Rupp in March and have their sights set on a return trip in 2022. To get there, Kylie will need to ramp her game up another notch as she goes from complimentary player to one of the go to scorers for Knott. She has excelled at getting to the free throw line and could be a 15-18 point per game scorer with her increased role this season.
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[player_tooltip player_id="304632" first="Paige" last="Medley"], Meade County
[player_tooltip player_id="231484" first="Janiya" last="Bailey"], Bowling Green
[player_tooltip player_id="329468" first="Ella" last="Karst"], Harlan County
[player_tooltip player_id="316114" first="Laken" last="Williams"], Martin County
