2022 Rankings Newcomers Pt. 2

<p><strong><em> </em></strong><strong>2022 Newcomers</strong></p> <p>These rising juniors played their way into the rankings. Here’s some of the highest debutants.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong> 90. </strong><strong style="font-size: 1rem;">6-4 W [player_tooltip player_id="1045095" first="Autrey" last="Barnes"] – Grady<a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/08/IMG_7707.jpg"><img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-1030060 alignright" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/08/IMG_7707-150x150.jpg" alt="[player_tooltip player_id=" width="150" height="150" /></a></strong></p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1045095" first="Autrey" last="Barnes"] lands at No. 90 in his debut in the 2022 rankings. He’s a wiry long-armed athlete that is super bouncy. Barnes is active, flying in for rebounds and chasing down blocks. He can impact games without scoring, which gives him great value. Offensively, he’s mainly a slasher and effort guy. If he can craft together a consistent three-point shot, Barnes could potentially skyrocket in the rankings.</p> <p><strong style="font-size: 1rem;">91. 6-6 F [player_tooltip player_id="1011350" first="Caleb" last="Richardson"] – Cherokee</strong></p> <p>I’ve always liked [player_tooltip player_id="1011350" first="Caleb" last="Richardson"]’s effort defensively. He was an important piece in the Georgia Legacy cog when available. He’s not afraid to challenge people at the rim; a good shot blocker and overall defender with his length. Richardson runs the floor well and can score on cleanup opportunities and when attacking from 15-feet and in.</p> <p><strong style="font-size: 1rem;">94. 6-4 PF [player_tooltip player_id="1045699" first="Keylan" last="Rutledge"] – Franklin County </strong></p> <p>Still trying to stretch out a couple more inches, [player_tooltip player_id="1045699" first="Keylan" last="Rutledge"] is a throwback post with big game. He’s performed well when battling other D-I bigs and has never backed down from a challenge. Now garnering D-I looks in football, the 255-pounder is still a load on the hardwood. He’s got great footwork and a soft touch around the rim. Rutledge is adept at facing up and can bury the mid-range consistently. Aside from his strong positional defending and nimble feet, Keylan’s passing is beyond advanced and one of his best traits. A basketball career is up in the air right now with football on the verge of blowing up, but either way he will be a workhorse on the block for the next two seasons in Carnesville.</p> <p><strong style="font-size: 1rem;">95. 6-3 W [player_tooltip player_id="1011347" first="Kaymen" last="Brown"] – Lovejoy</strong></p> <p>A tough glue guy that helps win games, [player_tooltip player_id="1011347" first="Kaymen" last="Brown"] is the type of player that will do whatever a coach asks of him. If he’s needed to score and carve out 14 points, he can do that by slashing and working the glass. If he has to defend another team’s best player, he’s got the length, strength and quickness to make things difficult. He’s a versatile piece that can be deployed in a variety of ways.</p> <p><strong style="font-size: 1rem;">97. 6-5 PF [player_tooltip player_id="1049037" first="Josh" last="Hughes"] – Etowah</strong></p> <p>A fundamentally sound post player with no wasted movements, [player_tooltip player_id="1049037" first="Josh" last="Hughes"] is tough around the basket. He can score on baby hooks and can work the offensive glass. He can turn and face and attack off the dribble when needed and can also hit the mid-range jumper. He’s got good hands and is a smart defender.</p> <p><strong style="font-size: 1rem;">98. 6-7 PF [player_tooltip player_id="1045092" first="Wade" last="Kahl"] – Centennial<a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/09/IMG_8429.jpg"><img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-1045028 alignright" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/09/IMG_8429-150x150.jpg" alt="[player_tooltip player_id=" width="150" height="150" /></a></strong></p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1045092" first="Wade" last="Kahl"] has good length and is a reliable scorer with his back to the basket. He implements ball fakes and head fakes on the low block and loves to get to his right hand to shoot hooks over his left shoulder – a shot that’s hard to defend. Kahl will play a big role for Centennial this upcoming season as they look to surprise after a 12-14 year. Kahl is a solid option for D-II and D-III to track over his final two seasons.</p>