Kentucky’s Top Glue Guys
Every great team in Kentucky has a superstar or two that you know by name. But for those teams to be great teams, they need the players who do the dirty work, dive for loose balls, take charges and guard…
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Continue ReadingEvery great team in Kentucky has a superstar or two that you know by name. But for those teams to be great teams, they need the players who do the dirty work, dive for loose balls, take charges and guard the other team’s best player. Here’s a look at some of the top glue guys in Kentucky:
Lorenzo Williams, Scott County – Lorenzo is a player who has been known more for his defense over the years than his offense. Williams frequently guards the opposing teams’ best player and this season has seen a bigger offensive output than in his previous seasons. Through 4 games, Zo is averaging 13.5 points and 5.3 rebounds per game for the state’s best team.
Jamil Hardaway, Louisville Trinity – Hardaway is a better college prospect than some of his higher scoring teammates at Trinity. He has good positional size and the ability to play on the perimeter some as well. Jamil often sacrifices his own offense by parking in the post on offense and defending the post on the defensive end. Starting his Senior season, Hardaway is averaging 9.7 points and 5.3 rebounds for one of the state’s title contenders. Jamil sacrifices individual success for the sake of the team, making him the ultimate glue guy.
Noah Courtney, Male – The Junior class at Male is a loaded one and Courtney plays the post even though his college position is on the wing. He rebounds and fights for position all night long on both ends of the floor. Early in the year, Noah is averaging 11.5 points and 11 rebounds per game while shooting 50% from the field. Male is going to have a lot of perimeter firepower but Noah Courtney could be the key to any postseason success.
Drew McGowan, University Heights – KyKy Tandy, KJ Crump and TaQuan Hollowell get more pub but Drew is a key cog in UHA’s machine. McGowan is committed to Mississippi State for baseball but is a heck of a basketball player too. Drew is averaging 19 points per game while shooting 60% from 3 and 55% overall. Without Drew, UHA would not be the offensive powerhouse they are.
Harris Hawkins, Henry Clay – Marques Warrick and Keaston Brown get a lot of recognition (and deservedly so) but Hawkins is the key to any Henry Clay success this postseason. Hawkins is a stretch forward who does a lot of dirty work for the Blue Devils in the post and will have the task of guarding Kyle Rode, Michael Moreno and Isaiah Cozart this year. Harris gives the team a post option on offense that they will need to keep defenses honest.
Deshaud St. Martin, Danville – As a Senior, St. Martin has stepped into a leadership role for an Admirals team that is off to a hot start in the 12th region. Deshaud frequently sacrifices his own offense on a perimeter oriented team. If he wanted to force it, he could be scoring more than 10 points per game. Instead, St. Martin is a willing passer and fundamental rebounder that could be the key to the best basketball season Danville has seen in a while.