Ballin Under 1 Roof: Kentucky’s Top Performers
I round out my Ballin Under 1 Roof coverage with a piece highlighting the host state’s best performers. Guards especially impressed. but I was very excited to see two of the Top 20 prospects in Kentucky’s 2022 class as part…
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Continue ReadingI round out my Ballin Under 1 Roof coverage with a piece highlighting the host state’s best performers. Guards especially impressed. but I was very excited to see two of the Top 20 prospects in Kentucky’s 2022 class as part of my weekend coverage. Take a look as I share my top prospects from the Bluegrass state.
Josh Mitchell- Kentucky Defenders (Cincinnati College Prep) 5-11 (2023)
Technically Mitchell is an Ohio kid, but I decided to put him with the Kentucky recap since the majority of his team competes in the Bluegrass state. Mitchell was one of the better shooters on display last weekend. Quick release and gets into shooting motions and rhythm. Liked to play up-tempo but got a little out of control when he went too quickly. Young guy still and showing promise as a 2G at the collegiate level.
Mykel King- Kentucky Defenders (Newport) 5-8 (2023)
The Defenders had several guards that I’ve mentioned throughout the weekend, however King is the best all-around guard on his team. Sets his guys up and very unselfish getting the ball to the guys that were hot in their game against Nova Village. One of the smaller guys on the floor but unafraid to attack against some of the length Nova had on their team. Spaces the floor and makes good crisp passes to teammates. Size will be a concern but I think King is a legitimate college prospect and should be on radars to evaluate next year.
Maker Bar Maker Bar 6'9" | C Ballard | 2022 State KY – Team FOCUS Select (Ballard) 6-10 (2022)
This was my first time watching Bar and I have to say I was very surprised. #1 player in Kentucky’s 2022 class per Prep Hoops Kentucky. Instantly caught my eye with his size. Very fast for a guy standing 6-10. Incredibly soft touch in the midrange and obviously automatic in the paint. Understands how to use his size and take advantage of mismatches. Can truly stretch the floor for a team and be a solid inside-out option. Currently holds an offer from Jacksonville State but should have more D1s offering after this weekend.
William Sherman- Team FOCUS Select (Saint Xavier) 5-11 (2022)
Sherman plays with a lot of energy and really works hard defending on-ball. Speedy defender with some of the best footwork I saw throughout the weekend. Offensively has a quick releasing shot and good midrange mechanics. Shots weren’t falling in the game I watched but no doubt has an opportunity to be a volume scorer with his shot mechanics.
Tucker Blanford Tucker Blanford 6'6" | SF Bullitt East | 2022 State KY – Team FOCUS Select (Bullitt East) 6-5 (2022)
#20 in Prep Hoops Kentucky 2022 Rankings. Really like his overall game. Hustle kid that puts maximum effort on every possession. Especially on the defensive end. Finished through contact on the offensive end and showed a lot of toughness when bodying through contact. Very intriguing prospect to college coaches with his defensive tenacity and should see his recruitment really blossom after the showings this weekend.