2022 RANKINGS: Unranked to Ranked (Part II)

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Prep Hoops has released its latest Kansas Class of 2022 rankings and the class is filled with several future Division I prospects, including a few who already hold offers.  </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The latest version includes 64 rising sophomores in the rankings — and several other prospects are currently being evaluated for the cut in the future.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Here’ Prep Hoops Kansas takes a look at some of the top newcomers to the list, including a pair of Blue Valley Northwest Huskies.</span></p> <p><b>[player_tooltip player_id="946266" first="Mikey" last="Pauley"], 6’4, F, 2022, Blue Valley Northwest</b></p> <p><strong>UR to No. 28</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A nice player and multiple sport athlete who can make an impact inside given his size, athleticism and overall hustle. He is a good defensive player and looks to make steals and block shots and has the speed and quickness to stay with opponents and keep them guessing. Pauley runs the floor well and looks to make plays wherever he can. </span></p> <p><b>[player_tooltip player_id="946257" first="Dreylin" last="Kemp"], 6’4, SF, 2022, Wichita East</b></p> <p><strong>UR to No. 30</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Another strong piece for East who does a lot of little things well. He rebounds and plays physical both inside and on the perimeter. Kemp can also get up and finish at the rim. His athleticism is impossible to overlook and he has terrific size and overall length. Kemp averaged  5.2 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.4 blocks his sophomore year. A nice athlete on the rise. </span></p> <p><b>[player_tooltip player_id="946263" first="Miles" last="McKenna"], 6’4, G/F, 2022, Shawnee Mission South</b></p> <p><strong>UR to No. 32</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">An all-around player and multiple sport athlete who can make smart plays in the mid-range area and around the basket. McKenna is also capable of stretching the floor with his outside shooting from the corner spot, an interesting and long athlete who can see time inside and also at the wing position. He can make plays on both ends and shows vision and hustle. A creative lefty with the ball.</span></p> <p><b>[player_tooltip player_id="952448" first="Joey" last="Robinson"], 6’1, G, 2022, Blue Valley Northwest</b></p> <p><strong>UR to No. 33</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A talented, high basketball IQ guard with a good feel for the game. He is a knockdown 3-point shooter on occasion and shows great vision and the ability to make smart passes and force turnovers. A good sized player with speed, length and overall playmaking skills needed to play hard-nosed Northwest basketball. </span></p> <p><b>[player_tooltip player_id="946261" first="Garrett" last="Lynch"], 6’4, F, 2022, St. James Academy</b></p> <p><strong>UR to No. 44</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">An up-and-coming two-way player who looks to rebound, protect the basket and score when he has an open shot. He hustles on both ends of the floor and has good size and strength. Lynch averaged 6.7 points, 4.9 rebounds and also showed potential as a defender and basket protector. Lynch makes plays and shows a lot of hustle and grit on the floor. </span></p>