Kennedy Darnell is a 5'10" Shooting Guard in the 2026 class.
Darnell attends Russell in Kentucky.
Darnell's Player Profile was created on July 23, 2023.
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Expert Analysis
Kennedy
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Class
2026
Height
5'10"
HS
Russell
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KY
Region Tournament Takeaways
Russell claimed a 60–47 victory over Rowan County behind a strong performance from senior standout Kennedy Darnell ....
Written by Akeem Webb
Kennedy
DarnellSG
Class
2026
Height
5'10"
HS
Russell
|
KY
Postseason X-Factors in the 16th Region
Kennedy is fresh off of scoring her 1,000th career point and has been one of the go-to players...
Written by Akeem Webb
Kennedy
DarnellSG
Class
2026
Height
5'10"
HS
Russell
|
KY
State Tournament: Day One Standout Performances
Russell standout, Steele, got in foul trouble pretty early on in both halves which really hindered how aggressive...
Written by Alyx White
Akeem Webb | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
Akeem Webb
Prep Girls Hoops Lead Scout
Russell claimed a 60–47 victory over Rowan County behind a strong performance from senior standout Kennedy DarnellKennedyDarnell
5'10" | SG
Russell | 2026 StateKY
. Darnell recorded a double-double, scoring a team-high 21 points while pulling down 14 rebounds to lead the Red Devils. With the win, Russell survives and advances to the semifinals, where they will face Boyd County.
Kennedy is fresh off of scoring her 1,000th career point and has been one of the go-to players for Russell this season. She averages 15 points and 5 rebounds per game and is shooting 83.2% from the stripe. Kennedy is a threat to score from anywhere on the floor and her efficiency from the free throw line makes her a reliable source in crunch time. Her production will be crucial for the Red Devils in their quest to make back-to-back trips to Rupp Arena.
Russell standout, Steele, got in foul trouble pretty early on in both halves which really hindered how aggressive she could play offensively. Darnell really stepped things up to help fill some of that void. After only scoring 2 points in the first half, she made some big plays in the second half. She finished the game with 11 points, 3 rebounds, 3 steals, and an assist. Darnell proved that she is a player that will be ready to step up for Russell next year in the absence of their 2024 seniors.
