Kentucky WBB commits dominate Kentucky-Indiana All-Star Games
If the Kentucky-Indiana All-Star Game is any indication of the future, the BBN has a lot to look forward to.
Over the weekend, a pair of incoming Kentucky women’s basketball freshmen, Amiya Jenkins and Cassidy Rowe, represented the Bluegrass in the Kentucky-Indiana All-Star Game, or should I say games. Kentucky and Indiana’s high-school elites squared off on Friday and Saturday night.
A heartbreaking loss
Kentucky hosted game one, tipping-off in the Owensboro Sportscenter. The contest was a nail-biter, finishing with a last-second shot to boost Indiana to a 67-66 triumph. Despite being on the losing side, Jenkins and Rowe performed like champions.
Jenkins led the Kentucky All-Stars with a team-high 16 points. Additionally, the 5-foot-10 guard recorded five rebounds, three assists and four steals. Unfortunately, Jenkins’ efficiency wasn’t as spectacular as her statistics. The soon-to-be Wildcat shot 5-20 from the field and 1-5 from beyond the arc.
Rowe also had a stellar showing. The Shelby Valley stud, who has been committed to UK since 2018, scored eight points while shooting 3-7 from the field and 2-5 from downtown. Moreover, the speedy guard snagged two steals.
Amiya Jenkins makes history
The Kentucky commits’ impressive performances weren’t enough to secure a victory in game one. Nonetheless, the tandem didn’t have to wait long to seek out revenge. On Saturday afternoon, Indiana hosted game two in the Southport Fieldhouse. This one wasn’t nearly as close.
Jenkins was an unstoppable force in the contest. The 2022 Miss Kentucky Basketball dropped an all-star game record of 31 points while shooting 9-18 from the field and 4-8 from range. To pile on, the stat-sheet stuffer recorded seven rebounds, eight assists, three steals and three blocks.
Rowe had a quieter game but was still effective. The 5-foot-6 guard went for three points, two assists, a steal and a block. This time around, their efforts were not in vain. When the final buzzer sounded, Kentucky defeated Indiana 101-76.
The night was a historic one. The Kentucky All-Stars’ 101 points tied the record for most in a single game. Further, Kentucky’s 25-point margin of victory is the largest in the event since 2012. Lastly, Jenkins’ eight assists catapulted Kentucky to an all-star game record 26 team assists.
If Jenkins and Rowe can create that kind of chemistry in two games, their potential on the court is limitless. With so many players gone from last year’s roster, Kentucky Women’s Basketball has entered a new era. Expect Jenkins and Rowe to be cornerstones of this bright future.
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