New 2023 Names to Know

<p>Without a season starting for another month, it allows some more time to research and find out about kids who aren’t getting much pub and get their names out there a little. Here are some Sophomores who could have huge seasons.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1088811" first="Eian" last="Elmer"], Holmes - </strong>Elmer played a ton last season for Holmes but his name is widely unknown around the state. He can tear the rim off with his length and athleticism and the rest of his skill set is a work in progress. With a jumpshot and a growth spurt, we could be talking about Eian as a top 15 or better player in the class by this time next season.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1088812" first="Marquez" last="Miller"], Newport - </strong>Another hidden gem in Northern Kentucky, Coach Snapp raves about the potential of Miller as a big wing. A lockdown defender with a developing offensive game, Marquez plays above the rim on offense but can make a jumpshot if you leave him open. If he keeps developing his perimeter game, we could be talking about Marquez as a D1 kid down the line.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1088813" first="Quintin" last="Simmons"], Collins - </strong>Collins has the unenviable task of trying to replace a D1 backcourt but Coach Gaither says that Simmons is up to the challenge of succeeding 2020 Mr Basketball [player_tooltip player_id="706003" first="Dayvion" last="McKnight"]. A shifty guard and good athlete, Quintin is going to play with the ball in his hands a lot as a Sophomore and could be the next great guard for the Titans.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1088817" first="Luke" last="Stansbury"], Greenwood - </strong>Stansbury is a popular name in Bowling Green as Luke’s dad is the coach of the WKU Hilltoppers but Luke is looking to make his own name with an increased role for the Gators this season. While both his brothers are current D1 walk-ons, Luke looks to be the best of the bunch and definitely the tallest. He’s going to eventually attract attention of college coaches (who aren’t named Stansbury) thanks to his positional size and shooting ability as a wing.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1088853" first="Davis" last="Miller"], Sayre - </strong>Miller was a top performer at our Prep Hoops expo last month and has a chance to be the most improved player in Lexington. Sayre doesn’t get a ton of respect thanks to being a small private school but Davis could compete for playing time at any school in the city as a Sophomore. With good length and improving skill set, Miller should be a double digit scorer this season and could make a huge impact for the Spartans this season.</p>