Updated 2023 Rankings: New Guards
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 guards in the updated 2023 class rankings.
Hayden Llewellyn Hayden Llewellyn 6'2" | CG Corbin | 2023 State KY , Corbin – A recent transfer from Tennessee who possesses Kentucky roots, Hayden scored 28 points per game for Jellico last season before returning to the 13th region. Look for him to play with the ball in his hands most of the time for Corbin.
George Washington III George Washington III 6'3" | CG Chaminade Julienne | 2023 State #92 Nation OH , Christian Academy of Louisville – A very new transfer to the state who just made the list at the last minute, Washington was the 31st ranked 2023 in a loaded class in Texas. He was named first team all state in the Lone Star State last season and will undoubtedly be one of the top young guards in Louisville moving forward.
Sam Parrish Sam Parrish 6'0" | PG George Rogers Clark | 2023 State KY , Tates Creek – Sam is extremely athletic for his size and could be the best athlete in the class, pound for pound. He only played half his Freshman year at Tates Creek but is going to be counted on to be one of their top scorers this year.
Kyran Tilley Kyran Tilley 6'1" | PG Evangel Christian | 2024 State KY , Male – Tilley has benefited from growing and filling out his frame over the last year or so. Kyran will get a chance to see the floor early and often for Male after limited PT last season behind a Senior laden squad.
Trent Hinkle Trent Hinkle 5'11" | PG Western | 2023 State KY , Western – One of the rare Louisville freshmen who got lots of varsity playing time last year, Hinkle showed flashes of being a really solid prospect and had strong numbers as he averaged 8 points per game on shooting splits of 47/39/70.
Sal Dean Sal Dean 5'11" | PG Chapmanville | 2023 WV , Belfry – Already a mountain legend according to some, Dean led Belfry in scoring at 17 per game last season as well as rebounding at 5 per contest. Sal is little but doesn’t fear contact around the rim. If he can improve his three point shooting, he could be a 22 point per game or more scorer this year.
Tylon Webb Tylon Webb 6'3" | CG Frederick Douglass | 2023 State KY , Frederick Douglass – One of the better 2023s in Lexington, Webb didn’t get much time on the court last year for Douglass but will be relied on to do a lot for the Broncos this season.
Eli Johnson Eli Johnson 6'1" | PG Pikeville | 2024 State KY , Menifee County – Johnson has had a good AAU season after a freshman year where he averaged 10 points per game on a veteran squad and should be a go to scorer for the Wildcats this year.