Updated 2023 Rankings: New Forward/Posts
It’s early in their careers and they’re about to start their Sophomore seasons in high school. There is sure to be huge movement up and down the list over the years as we get eyes on more players. We expanded…
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Continue ReadingIt’s early in their careers and they’re about to start their Sophomore seasons in high school. There is sure to be huge movement up and down the list over the years as we get eyes on more players. We expanded our list to 45 total players in this update. Here are the new forwards/posts in the updated 2023 class rankings.
Cyr Malonga Cyr Malonga 6'10" | C Evangel Christian | 2023 State KY , Evangel Christian – Standing between 6’10 and 7’0 depending on where you see him mentioned, Malonga is a long shot blocker who finishes well around the rim. His long term upside will depend on how his skills develop but Cyr has a chance to be the best big man in Kentucky.
Sosthene Kamba Sosthene Kamba 6'7" | PF Eastern | 2023 State KY , Eastern – Another mystery prospect, Kamba is a 6’6 wing forward who plays mostly inside the three point line and does damage in transition. Sos is going to part of a super talented roster at Eastern this season and will have a chance to prove himself against the best players in the 502.
Ondre Wicks Ondre Wicks 6'5" | SF Western | 2023 State KY , Western – Another Western Sophomore that played a ton last season, Wicks missed almost half the season but averaged 8 points per game and showed flashes of being a dominant athlete with high upside when he plays with a great motor.
Tim Fuller Jr., Great Crossing – Skilled and long, Tim got a chance to see the floor for Great Crossing at the end of last season after having a very strong season of Freshman and JV. Fuller is still growing and filling out but he has some good skill and looks like he’s going to be pretty athletic once his growth stops.
Jaden Biggers Jaden Biggers 6'6" | PF Bryan Station | 2023 State KY , Bryan Station – Biggers started multiple games for Bryan Station last season and looks like a throwback post player with good length and size. His frame looks like Jaden could be really big in a year or two and is already 6’5.
Ryan Rose Ryan Rose 6'8" | C Johnson Central | 2023 State KY , Prestonsburg – A 6’8 post who averaged 8 points and 6 rebounds as a freshman, Rose has shown the ability to stretch his scoring out past the 3 point line as he hit twelve threes last season and could become a better shooter over the next few seasons.
Hudson Sparks Hudson Sparks 6'5" | SF Lexington Catholic | 2023 State KY , Lexington Catholic – A high potential forward with a good motor, Sparks is probably going to get a chance to start on a veteran Lexington Catholic squad this season. It remains to be seen if Hudson will be a wing or a 4 man but he should become a better known name next season.
Sam Gibson Sam Gibson 7'0" | C Holy Cross | 2023 State KY , Covington Holy Cross – After a certain point, rankings are based on upside and Gibson has it thanks to his size and frame. Already pushing 6’9 and could be pushing 7 foot a year from now, Sam has potential to be a disruptive force on the defensive end as a Sophomore.