2022 High Academic Prospects Part 2
One of the first questions any coach asks when recruiting a player is, “How are his grades?”. There are so many high academic colleges and universities who are always looking for players that can help their programs win but those…
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Continue ReadingOne of the first questions any coach asks when recruiting a player is, “How are his grades?”. There are so many high academic colleges and universities who are always looking for players that can help their programs win but those player also have to be able to get admitted to these high academic institutions. So we put the call out for any players with a 3.5 or higher GPA and 24 or higher ACT. The GPAs and scores listed below are from the players or their parents. These scores were printed with their permission. Here’s a look at high academic prospects in the Junior class.
Player Name | High School | Position | GPA | ACT | Additional Notes |
Sam Stone | Mayfield | PF | 4.0 | 29 | 6’5 Forward averaged 2 PPG/1 RPG as a Sophomore role player |
Hayden Burgess Hayden Burgess 6'10" | PF Oldham County | 2022 State KY | Oldham County | PF/C | 4.15 | 24 | 6’10 forward averaged 3 PPG/2 RPG as a Sophomore. Will have bigger role as a Junior. |
Kaleb Matlock Kaleb Matlock 6'3" | SG Warren East | 2022 State KY | Warren East | SG/SF | 4.2 | 27 | Averaged 11 PPG/2 RPG as a Sophomore. |
Cole Shumate Cole Shumate 5'10" | PG Boone County | 2022 State KY | Boone County | PG | 4.38 | 25 | Averaged 9 PPG as starting PG as a Sophomore. |
Sam Powell Sam Powell 6'7" | PF Oldham County | 2022 State KY | Oldham County | PF | 3.6 | N/A | Role player on veteran team as a Sophomore. Should have bigger role this season. |
Gavin Allen Gavin Allen 6'10" | C Lynn Camp | 2022 State KY | Lynn Camp | C | 4.5 | 23 | 6’10 Center averaged 8 PPG/4 RPG as a Sophomore. |
Sawyer Thompson Sawyer Thompson 6'2" | SG Wolfe County | 2023 State KY | Wolfe County | PG/SG | 4.0 | 26 | Averaged 11 PPG/4 RPG as a Sophomore. 35% shooter from 3/83% FT. |
Hudl Highlight Links:
Hayden Burgess Hayden Burgess 6'10" | PF Oldham County | 2022 State KY , Oldham County – http://www.hudl.com/video/3/13864105/5e89559fb53f960c5c6f6f37
Kaleb Matlock Kaleb Matlock 6'3" | SG Warren East | 2022 State KY , Warren East – http://www.hudl.com/v/2DX8vK
Cole Shumate Cole Shumate 5'10" | PG Boone County | 2022 State KY , Boone County – http://www.hudl.com/v/2DAhiq
Sam Powell Sam Powell 6'7" | PF Oldham County | 2022 State KY , Oldham County – https://www.hudl.com/profile/14116185/Sam-Powell
Gavin Allen Gavin Allen 6'10" | C Lynn Camp | 2022 State KY , Lynn Camp – https://www.hudl.com/profile/14058999/Gavin-Allen
Sawyer Thompson Sawyer Thompson 6'2" | SG Wolfe County | 2023 State KY , Wolfe County – http://www.hudl.com/v/2DZPE1