The point guard crop in the 2024 rankings is not going to blow you away right now but chances are that there are several really good prospects we haven’t seen or heard about yet. Let’s take a look at the top small forwards in the class.
The point guard crop in the 2024 rankings is not going to blow you away right now but chances are that there are several really good prospects we haven’t seen or heard about yet. Let’s take a look at the top small forwards in the class.
Player
High School
Height
Notes
Darrell Bateman
Christian County
6’4
Has a chance to be special once he puts it all together. Long and athletic with improving skill level.
Kade UnseldKadeUnseld6'3" | SFWarren Central | 2024StateKY
Warren Central
6’3
Great shooter with huge long term upside. Likely to end up 6’6 or taller and going to be battle tested over the years.
Brady ShouldersBradyShoulders6'3" | SFLyon County | 2024StateKY
Lyon County
6’3
A solid second scorer for a young Lyon County team. He has high upside as a shooting wing.
Vince DawsonVinceDawson6'3" | SFGreat Crossing | 2024StateKY
Great Crossing
6’3
Already a big piece for a young Great Crossing team. Has potential as a big wing who can step out and shoot or attack the rim.
Austin SperryAustinSperry6'3" | SFBreathitt County | 2024StateKY
Breathitt County
6’3
Skilled offensive player who could be a top player in the class eventually defending on defensive capabilities.
Hudson BlankHudsonBlank6'2" | SFDixie Heights | 2024StateKY
Dixie Heights
6’2
Strong wing who can attack off the bounce or catch and shoot. Has to keep improving overall athleticism.
Hayden BlakemanHaydenBlakeman6'3" | SFGreen County | 2024StateKY
Green County
6’3
Small school player who is putting up big numbers as a Freshman and could move way up rankings if he shows he can compete on bigger stage.
Omarion BarrettOmarionBarrett6'3" | SFHenderson County | 2024StateKY
Henderson County
6’3
He’s missed the season with Covid complications but is likely a top 20 or better player in the class when healthy.
Makhi SmithMakhiSmith6'3" | SFWoodford County | 2024StateKY
Woodford County
6’3
Really strong potential with good length and feel for the game. Would like to see more.
Trey WalkerTreyWalker6'3" | SFMason County | 2024StateKY
Mason County
6’3
Growing into a bigger role as the season rolls along. Has potential to be a big wing or stretch 4 down the line.
Jasper JohnsonJasperJohnson6'3" | SFWoodford County | 2024StateKY
Woodford County
6’3
Skilled and athletic. If his motor gets running all the time he could be a difference maker in the 8th region in the future.
Kenyatta HardgeKenyattaHardge5'11" | SFMadison Central | 2024StateKY
Madison Central
5’11
He’s not going to blow you away but this 3 sport athlete does all the little things to help his team. Tough kid!