Young made an impact at all three levels, whether she was finishing through contact around the basket, attacking off the bounce, or knocking down perimeter shots. She moved well without the ball, flashed aggressively to receive passes, ran the floor in transition, and put herself in position to score. Her offensive versatility and assertiveness played a key role in helping King’s Fork earn wins over Manchester and Osbourn Park, finishing 2-0 at the event.

With graduations and injuries, expect Youngs’ role to increase during her junior campaign. Previously, she proved capable as a secondary offensive weapon. However, Youngs’ skill set allows her to take on a larger role. Defensively, Youngs is disruptive on the wing and excels in passing lanes. As a result, she can shut down an entire side of an offense. Meanwhile, she is unafraid of taking difficult shots in key moments. Additionally, Youngs’ ability to settle the offense provides stability when needed. In transition, Youngs’ speed helps her push the break. Furthermore, her athleticism allows her to finish at the rim. With greater responsibility expected this season, look for Young to answer the call.

Young moves well and gets to where she needs to be, finding space to score a clutch pull-up jumper. She contributes on both ends of the floor, staying active as she squares up for a three and hustles to help with traps on defense. She utilizes her physical attributes and skills to compete.

Young brings length, athleticism, and a gritty approach that impacts winning. She embraces the dirty work, contributing through defense, hustle plays, and timely scoring. As her role expands, her overall production is expected to rise.

Young brings length, athleticism, and energy, embracing the dirty work that impacts winning. She defends multiple positions, creates turnovers, and contributes offensively when opportunities arise. As her role expands, her production and overall impact should continue to rise.

Young brings length, athleticism, and grit to a loaded starting lineup. She embraces hustle plays, diving for loose balls, forcing turnovers, and impacting both ends. Comfortable in multiple roles, she scores when called upon and defends with intensity. As her role expands, her production is likely to rise alongside it.

Playing for a Kings Fork squad whose starting five is loaded with future college players could easily overshadow a developing talent. However, Kennedi Young Kennedi Young 5'10" | SF/CG King's Fork | 2028 State VA is very much a ball player in her own right.

Long and athletic at 5’10”, Young pairs her physical tools with a tenacious, gritty approach to the game. She embraces the dirty work. Diving for loose balls, forcing turnovers, and stepping into scoring opportunities whenever her number is called. She brings energy, versatility, and a noticeable impact on both ends of the floor.

It feels inevitable that Young will play a bigger role in the future. With expanded opportunities, her productivity and overall impact have the potential to rise significantly.

Kennedi Young Kennedi Young 5'10" | SF/CG King's Fork | 2028 State VA can affect games without putting up big scoring numbers. She defends well and has the length and awareness to cover for other players’ mistakes. Kennedi had a handful of emphatic blocks and showed off her defensive versatility. Kennedi does a great job running the floor and impacts the game without having the ball.

Great size, ran the floor well and can really score anywhere on the floor. Has a really good skill set for a player that will be a freshman next year. A true versatile player that you can match and take advantage of on any play. A really good player with a high upside!

I talked about Kennedi Young Kennedi Young 5'10" | SF/CG King's Fork | 2028 State VA entering the summer as one of the elite 2028 talents to watch. She has had a solid summer and remains one of the best rising freshmen in the country. Kennedi is an elite two-way player with terrific size for a wing entering the 9th grade. She is versatile defensively and excels defensively one-on-one on the perimeter. Kennedi is a good athlete and a great driver. She has a reliable mid-range jump shot she gets to and does great in space. Kennedi is a complete basketball player, and she will make her impact at the high school level sooner than later.