Replacing Top 2022s: Part Two
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The high school season is officially underway but many of the state’s top teams are faced with having to reload their rosters to make a return trip to Rupp Arena in March. Here’s a look at how some schools will…
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Continue ReadingThe high school season is officially underway but many of the state’s top teams are faced with having to reload their rosters to make a return trip to Rupp Arena in March. Here’s a look at how some schools will look to replace their D1 Seniors who are now playing college ball.
Jaileyah Cotton, Bardstown –> Addison Riley Addison Riley 5'7" | SF Bardstown | 2024 State KY
Replacing Jaileyah will not be easy and Bardstown will also be tasked with replacing the production of Kadence Walls too. Addison is the most likely candidate to step up into a big role in her Junior season as she’s the top returning player for the Tigers. She could average 15+ per game next year easily.
Josie Gilvin, Sacred Heart –> Emilee Howe Emilee Howe 5'8" | SF Sacred Heart | 2024 State KY
Realistically, SHA is probably the most loaded roster we have seen since Marion County years ago. They have multiple D1 players on the court at all times and return one of the best 2025 prospects in America. But Emilee Howe Emilee Howe 5’8″ | SF Sacred Heart | 2024 State KY should slide right into the void left by Josie Gilvin as Howe can check a lot of boxes on both ends of the court and makes a big impact without scoring a ton of points.
Anaya Brown, Lafayette –> Savannah Jarvis Savannah Jarvis 6'0" | SG Lafayette | 2025 State KY
Lafayette’s loss of Anaya Brown will hurt but Simpson has the physical tools and the skill to replace her adequately, especially on offense. At our Top 250 expo, Savannah gobbled up rebounds by the dozen and showed she can comfortably score from behind the three point line or putting the ball on the court and attacking the rim.
Halle Langhi, Marshall County –> Skylar Waller Skylar Waller 5'7" | PG Marshall County | 2025 State KY
Langhi was a long time starter and nightly double double for the Lady Marshalls and they’ll struggle to replace her interior presence. Skylar Waller Skylar Waller 5’7″ | PG Marshall County | 2025 State KY was one of the top scorers in Kentucky’s 2025 class last season and should see more points this season as her offensive burden gets a little heavier as she tries to help replace the production of Halle on a nightly basis.
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Lacey Bradshaw, Notre Dame–> Sophia Gibson Sophia Gibson 6'4" | C Notre Dame Academy | 2025 State KY
Lacey Bradshaw had a long and successful career for the Pandas and Sophia has more long term upside than most prospects in the 2025 class thanks to her elite height. She’s still working on getting stronger and more consistent around the rim but Gibson has the physical tools that will have D1 coaches rolling through the NDA gym for the next few years.