2022 Rankings Update: The Top Ten
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With the implementation of Senate Bill 128, our 2022 rankings have changed drastically as several players have moved into the class that were 2021s while other top 2022s have gone to 2023. Here’s a look at the newly updated top…
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Continue ReadingWith the implementation of Senate Bill 128, our 2022 rankings have changed drastically as several players have moved into the class that were 2021s while other top 2022s have gone to 2023. Here’s a look at the newly updated top 10 for 2022.
Maker Bar Maker Bar 6'9" | C Ballard | 2022 State KY , Ballard – Maker moves into the top spot of the rankings after be in the top 5-10 prospects in the class since he arrived at Ballard. Skilled and athletic, Bar is a good finisher around the rim and has developed a midrange game over the last year. He has offers from Iona and EKU right now and should get more in the summer.
Mitchell Rylee Mitchell Rylee 6'8" | C Covington Catholic | 2022 State KY , Covington Catholic – From unranked to #2 in the class over the last 2 years, Rylee is a dunking machine who has shown the ability to stretch out past the free throw line or put the ball on the floor. He’s got a long list of D2 and NAIA offers and should get multiple D1 looks this summer.
Justin Becker Justin Becker 6'6" | SF Robertson County | 2022 State KY , Robertson County – At 6’6, Becker is a big wing who can put the ball on the floor or score from behind the three point line. He’s a back to back regional player of the year and a strong candidate for Mr Basketball. Justin has multiple NAIA offers and should have a chance to impress D1 coaches next month.
James Jewell James Jewell 6'6" | PF Marion County | 2022 State KY , Marion County – Long and athletic, Jewell has been a top prospect in the class since the rankings started. James needs to continue to develop his perimeter skills and become more confident in his jump shooting. The 6’6 forward has offers from Tennessee Tech and North Texas.
Turner Buttry Turner Buttry 5'11" | PG Bowling Green | 2022 State KY , Bowling Green – The lone 2022 to commit to a college so far, Turner is headed to EKU for his college career. One of the best pure shooters in Kentucky, Buttry should see an expanded offensive role on a Bowling Green team that has been hit hard by graduation.
Luke Imfeld Luke Imfeld 6'1" | SG Boyle County | 2022 State KY , Boyle County – A high level shot maker, Imfeld has become one of the best and most well rounded scorers in Kentucky. Luke has worked to become a better two way player and solid on ball defender. He holds an NAIA offer but has the potential to go D1 with a strong July of AAU.
Darien Lewis Darien Lewis 6'1" | PG Fern Creek | 2022 State KY , Fern Creek – A fierce competitor, Lewis was the leading scorer for a veteran Fern Creek last season. Darien has shown improved shot making in addition to his abilities as a penetrator. A good on ball defender, the point guard uses his athleticism to make plays above the rim.
Jordan Akal Jordan Akal 6'1" | PG Harlan | 2022 State KY , Harlan – Akal had a strong Junior high school season but has struggled to make shots during his abbreviated AAU season. Jordan is very athletic and able to guard bigger ball handlers thanks to his strong frame. He received an early offer from Tennessee Tech.
Christian Spalding Christian Spalding 6'4" | PG Evangel Christian | 2022 State KY , Eastern – Christian had an underwhelming Junior season that was limited by Covid delays and has had to play off the ball quite a bit in AAU. A floor general when playing with Eastern, Spalding’s natural position is at the point guard spot but he’s played off the ball quite a bit as well. He was offered early by Tennessee Tech and Southeast Louisiana.
Rylee Samons Rylee Samons 6'7" | SF Pikeville | 2023 State KY , Pikeville – Samons took a tumble down the rankings after a knee injury ended his high school season after 13 games and he’s missed all of AAU so far. Samons was offered early by Tennessee Tech and Morehead State. If his knee is good to go in July, Rylee could get more offers as a 6’7 wing shooter.