Surprise, surprise, Taylor has another all-state returner, this time in Kendall Hamlin Kendall Hamlin 5'10" | SG Taylor | 2027 State AR , one of the best defenders in the 2A classification.

During her sophomore campaign, Hamlin put up 10 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists, and 6 steals per game. Clearly, opposing guards can do nothing against Hamlin when she is on them, as her active hands lead to strips and passes being picked off. She also showed that she could contribute to her team by crashing the glass and making the extra pass.

During that same sophomore season, Hamlin was truly a pest. She etched her name in the state high school record books that year with her 188 steals that season, which was 4th most ever.

I just know there are some players in the 2A-8 who are having Kendall Hamlin Kendall Hamlin 5'10" | SG Taylor | 2027 State AR nightmares whenever they are set to play Taylor, because she thrives on making life unbelievably difficult for her opponent.