Off-Season Recap: Impact Transfers (Underclassman Edition)
Schools are back in session in almost every district in the state. Along with the new school year come impact transfers. This summer saw some out of state players move in while others just moved from one district to the…
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Continue ReadingSchools are back in session in almost every district in the state. Along with the new school year come impact transfers. This summer saw some out of state players move in while others just moved from one district to the other for whatever reason. Here’s a look at some of the more notable transfers and what possible impact they could have this year. They’re presented in no particular order.
2021 Jaylen Fairman, Jeffersonville, Indiana –> Jeffersontown – Fairman is likely to be the starting point guard from day one for the Chargers and that makes them a formidable foe with a bright future. Looking at their back court, they should be able to give any team in Louisville a run for their money this season.
2021 Q’Daryius McHenry, Grayson County –> Ohio County – McHenry returns home to Beaver Dam after spending a season in Leitchfield. Q’Daryius is smaller in stature but very strong. You’re not going to keep him out of the paint if he wants to get there and continues to improve his shooting.
2021 Aziel Blackwell, New Jersey –> Henry Clay – Blackwell played all summer with the Blue Devils, primarily in a reserve role. Had he gone to any other school in the city, Aziel would likely be a starting guard. He’s got a high IQ and is an excellent passer.
2021 Marcus Grant, Alabama –> Greenwood – When Western Kentucky hired his dad away from Troy University, Marcus arrived in time to play summer ball for the Gators. Grant is a big time shooter and should help Greenwood in their quest to get to the regional tournament.
2021 Rickey Lovette, Florida –> Montgomery County – The mystery man from Florida is highly regarded by Prep Hoops Florida’s Jake Perper. He told me, “He is someone to watch. Still raw but long and talented at 6’6”. Long and athletic becomes a matchup problem for most in the 10th region as soon as he hits the floor.
2022 Casey Steadmon, Fern Creek –> Jeffersontown – Another addition to the J-Town backcourt, Steadmon is long and has a lot of potential. His transfer from Fern Creek definitely hurts the Tigers and helps the Chargers. Casey could be a starter at either wing spot right away this season.
2022 Rico Carr-Cole, Ballard –> North Oldham – Rico is a shifty guard who can get into the paint and make tough shots. With Dallas Roberts and Justin Powell in the starting guard spots, Carr-Cole could be a starter or 6th man this season. Either way he should help them score the ball.
2022 Brady Dingess, Paintsville –> Martin County – Dingess returns to where he started as an 8th grader after spending a year at Paintsville. Brady put up big numbers for them before a less productive freshman season for the Tigers. He should put up big numbers and take a lot of the shots.
2022 Brytton Walker, Madisonville –> Warren East – Walker didn’t dress varsity for Madisonville last season and likely wouldn’t have played much as a Sophomore behind Ksuan Casey so he made the move to Warren East. The Raiders will take any size they can get and hope Brytton can help them this season.
2022 Kason Hinson, Bracken County –> Augusta – When your dad gets a new job, you have to go with him. That was the case when Jason Hinson took the job at Augusta, Kason went with him. The younger Hinson has good size for a combo guard and can really score it, which he’s likely to need to do for Augusta to have a successful season.
2023 Kaleb Glenn, Ballard –> Male – Maybe the biggest transfer of them all, Kaleb is likely the best freshman in the class in Kentucky. He’s bigger and stronger than your typical freshman hooper and will help Male with his toughness and rebounding. As a Sophomore he’s likely the go to scorer for Male.
2023 Jacob Meyer, Scott –> Holy Cross – Meyer was very good in limited viewings this summer with Scott before he made the decision to move to Holy Cross. Jacob is a really good athlete and can score and defend. Potential-wise, Meyer could be the best 2023 in Northern Kentucky.