Humphrey Continues to Dominate the Class

Shelby Humphrey 5'10" Post 2023 Cincinnati

Although the Buckeye Prep Report has traditionally only covered boys basketball, there have been a handful of girls who have been talented enough to compete with the boys and garner our attention. A few weeks ago we profiled KK Bransford, who was one of those girls who made some noise at one of our events. Well, add Shelby Humphrey (5’10”/C/2023/Cincinnati) to the short list of girls whom we have seen excel against the boys.  We last saw Humphrey at the Buckeye Prep Winter Showcase in Cincinnati a couple of years ago, and if we recall correctly, she more than held her on against a group of very talented boys. In fact, as a 4^th grader, Humphrey was named one of the “Top Performers” at the event and was selected for the all-star team.  In addition, Humphrey made a splash as a 5th grader at the last Buckeye Prep event she attended in Columbus.

Since we saw her at one of our events, it’s clear Humphrey has continued to grow and develop.  Not only has she grown, her skill set has improved as well, and with combination, she is presently able to play multiple positions.  She is equally capable of playing with her back to the basket or stepping away from the cup, facing up and knocking down jump shots. In addition, she is more aggressive to the cup and can also find open teammates with her advanced passing skills.  Although she can more than dominate a game offensively, Humphry is a good teammate and understands how to play the game.

Since January, Humphrey has been running with the JV and varsity squads at Holmes High School in Covington, KY., where she is averaging 14 minutes per game with the varsity team after only 2 games.  Much like she did with her All-Ohio 2023 travel team last summer, Humphrey has already demonstrated the ability to score the ball at the varsity level.  She’s not on a scrub HS team either, as Holmes was runner-up in Kentucky state tournament last season and is currently loaded with talent.  Look for Humphrey to return to school ball in the Buckeye State next season.

Humphrey’s talent has not gone un-noticed, as she has been recognized as having D-I talent from the likes of Blue Star Media and others.  Also, at a U.S. Junior Nationals event last year, Humphrey was selected to the event's all-star team. Moreover, we project Humphrey as top 5 player in the state in the class of 2023. Also, because we think so highly of Humphrey’s game, she has already been extended an invitation to the prestigious Ohio North vs South All-Star Game set for early March.

Humphrey will return to All-Ohio 2023 this summer and will help the team build on their impressive 37-6 overall record.  Coach Ramone Humphrey’s starting 5 is extremely talented, and may consist of Humphrey, Trinity Ralston (5’6”/PG/2023/Louisville), Gracie Barns (5’5”/PG/2023/Cincinnati), Mari Bickley (5’8”/CG/2023/Akron) and Jakayla Thompson (5’6”/WF/2023/Louisville).  Although All-Ohio’s 2018 campaign is scheduled to tip off at the EGB event in mid-February, you can catch many of the above players at the Buckeye Prep Elite Showcase on March 10^th.  We can’t wait to get a closer look at Humphrey and her teammates in a few weeks!

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