2023 High Academic Prospects
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 Sophomore class.
Player | High School | Position | GPA | ACT | Additional Notes |
JB Piatt | Adair County | SG/SF | 4.0 | 23 | Averaged 1 PPG/1 RPG as a freshman. Should see a bigger role moving forward. |
Colin Detz | Covington Catholic | G/F | 3.5 | N/A | Should have a chance to dress varsity as a Sophomore for one of the top programs in the state. |
Nick Spalding Nick Spalding 6'0" | PG Paul Laurence Dunbar | 2023 State KY | Paul Laurence Dunbar | PG | 3.75 | N/A | Starting PG averaged 12 PPG as a freshman. One of the top young players in Lexington. |
Philip Bierly | Mason County | SF | 4.0 | N/A | Didn’t see much varsity time as a Freshman but having a good AAU summer. |
Eli Johnson Eli Johnson 6'1" | PG Pikeville | 2024 State KY | Menifee County | SG | 3.9 | 19 | Averaged 10 PPG as a freshman. Scored a 19 on ACT as an 8th grader. Ranked first in class. |
Woodford Ragland | Louisville Collegiate | F | 4.05 | 34 | Averaged 2 PPG/1 RPG as a freshman. Scored a 34 on his ACT in 7th grade. Ranked 7th in Louisville in math. |
Dallas Roberts Dallas Roberts 6'1" | PG North Oldham | 2023 State KY | North Oldham | PG/SG | 3.9 | N/A | One of the top 2023 players in Kentucky is a scoring machine. |
Hudl Highlight Links:
Nick Spalding Nick Spalding 6'0" | PG Paul Laurence Dunbar | 2023 State KY , Dunbar – https://www.hudl.com/profile/14007867/Nick-Spalding
Eli Johnson Eli Johnson 6'1" | PG Pikeville | 2024 State KY , Menifee County – https://www.hudl.com/profile/13857701/Eli-Johnson
Woodford Ragland, Collegiate – https://www.hudl.com/profile/13848733/Woodford-Ragland