2021 High Academic Prospects Part 2
One of the first questions any coach asks when recruiting a player is, “How are his grades?”. There are so many high academic colleges and universities who are always looking for players that can help their programs win but those…
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Continue ReadingOne of the first questions any coach asks when recruiting a player is, “How are his grades?”. There are so many high academic colleges and universities who are always looking for players that can help their programs win but those player also have to be able to get admitted to these high academic institutions. So we put the call out for any players with a 3.5 or higher GPA and 24 or higher ACT. The GPAs and scores listed below are from the players or their parents. These scores were printed with their permission. Here’s a look at high academic prospects in the Senior class. They are listed in the order that they sent us their info.
Player Name | High School | Position | GPA | ACT | Additional Notes |
Baylor Mattingly Baylor Mattingly 6'1" | SG Lincoln County | 2021 State KY | Lincoln County | SG | 4.0 | 25 | Averaged 9 PPG while shooting 45% from 3 as a Junior. |
Cam Decker | Beechwood | G/F | 4.1 | 25 | Averaged 5 PPG/3RPG as a Junior |
Kirk Pence | Raceland | SG | 4.2 | 27 | Averaged 19 PPG/4 RPG as a Junior. Shot 47% from field. |
Thomas Ashton | North Oldham | G | 4.28 | 29 | Averaged 5 PPG/4 APG as a Junior. 3 year starter. |
Parker Fields Parker Fields 6'2" | PF Boone County | 2021 State KY | Boone County | F | 4.1 | 24 | Averaged 12 PPG/5 RPG as a Junior. Takes all college courses and will finish HS with associates degree |
Connor Robinson Connor Robinson 6'2" | SG Clay County | 2021 State KY | Clay County | SG | 4.0 | 25 | Averaged 18 PPG/6 RPG as a Junior. Shot 53% from field. |
Brendan Shene Brendan Shene 6'3" | SF DuPont Manual | 2021 State KY | DuPont Manual | SF | 3.93 | 24 | Averaged 7 PPG/4 RPG as a Junior. |
Reed Johnson | George Rogers Clark | G/F | 4.0 | 23 | Averaged 2 PPG as a Junior. |
Gabe Mott | Crittenden County | PG | 3.88 | 22 | Averaged 16 PPG/4 RPG as a Junior. |
Tripp Branch Tripp Branch 6'3" | SG Caldwell County | 2021 State KY | Caldwell County | SG/SF | 4.0 | 26 | Two sport star has numerous offers in football as a WR. |
Grant Profitt Grant Profitt 6'0" | PG Scott | 2021 State KY | Scott | PG/SG | 3.9 | 22 | Averaged 20 PPG as a Junior. Shot 50% from the field. |
Stephen Wearsch | Christian Academy Louisville | PF | 4.1 | 27 | Averaged 10 PPG/5 RPG as a Junior. Shot 58% from the field. |
Cory Vanhoose Cory Vanhoose 5'10" | SG Johnson Central | 2021 State KY | Johnson County Central | SG | 4.0 | 27 | Averaged 18 PPG/5 RPG as a Junior. Is also a Governor’s Scholar. |
Ian McCune | McCracken County | SF | 4.0 | 22 | Dual sport athlete who should have a bigger role as a Senior. |
Hudl Film Links:
Baylor Mattingly Baylor Mattingly 6'1" | SG Lincoln County | 2021 State KY , Lincoln County – http://www.hudl.com/v/2DHEzE
Cam Decker, Beechwood – https://www.hudl.com/video/3/12077770/5e967cb08cd42c11ecfe667b
Kirk Pence, Raceland – http://www.hudl.com/v/2DH80A
Parker Fields Parker Fields 6'2" | PF Boone County | 2021 State KY , Boone County – http://www.hudl.com/v/2DEx6D
Connor Robinson Connor Robinson 6'2" | SG Clay County | 2021 State KY , Clay County – https://www.hudl.com/video/3/12652788/5e7026e8e985870d2cbcd681
Brendan Shene Brendan Shene 6'3" | SF DuPont Manual | 2021 State KY , DuPont Manual – http://www.hudl.com/v/2DHk5P
Gabe Mott, Crittenden County – https://www.hudl.com/video/3/8802862/5e889bbfb018b707684b3ab0
Tripp Branch Tripp Branch 6'3" | SG Caldwell County | 2021 State KY , Caldwell County – https://www.hudl.com/profile/10461833/Tripp-Branch/videos
Grant Profitt Grant Profitt 6'0" | PG Scott | 2021 State KY , Scott – http://www.hudl.com/video/3/9568526/5e740913688e3b0a283aaebc
Cory Vanhoose Cory Vanhoose 5'10" | SG Johnson Central | 2021 State KY , Johnson County Central – https://www.hudl.com/profile/12277723/Cory-Vanhoose