Best of Kentucky: Small School Stars
With it being the All A State tournament week, I thought it may be a good time to show some love to some of the best small school players. These young men put up big numbers for teams that are…
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Continue ReadingWith it being the All A State tournament week, I thought it may be a good time to show some love to some of the best small school players. These young men put up big numbers for teams that are rarely in the consciousness of your typical Kentucky high school basketball fan.
- Mason Rusch, Calvary Christian – The third leading scorer in the state at 27.9 points per game, Rusch shoots 54% from the field and makes 39% of his 3s. Rusch is just a Junior and will likely be the state’s returning leading scorer next season.
- Kobe Bowling, Buckhorn – Buckhorn made noise a few years ago when they made it all the way to Rupp Arena. Bowling is averaging 21 points per game on a very impressive 58% shooting for the season. He also leads the team in rebounding with 12.4 per game and lives at the free throw line where Bowling makes over 5 free throws per game.
- Skyler Clark, Dawson Springs – Dawson Springs is a very small school but Skyler Clark is having a big season. Clark is in the top 50 in the state in scoring at 20.2 points per game. Leading Dawson Springs to a 7-11 record may not sound like much but that is a very good season for Dawson Springs.
- Washington County’s Cameron Willis – The Senior committed to Tusculum College over the weekend. Willis is averaging just over 17 points per game on the season and adding over 4 rebounds per game. He and teammate Drew Yates are combining to have a big year for the Commanders who are off to a 12-5 start to this season.
- Louisville Collegiate’s Chesimon Moore – Moore is one of the best athletes in the state. Period. But he’s also really developed his game over the last couple of seasons to become a more complete player. Averaging just shy of a double-double with 15 points and 9 rebounds per game, Moore is a legitimate college prospect due to his length and versatility.
- Portland Christian’s Quincy Dye – The guard from Louisville is averaging a double-double for his team with 19 points and 10 rebounds per game. Dye is among the state leaders in field goal percentage at over 65% from the field.
- Augusta’s Stephen Cordle – The 6’6 Senior is averaging a solid 12 points and 6 rebounds per game for Augusta this season. Cordle has a big body and knows how to use it around the rim as he is shooting 62% from the field for the season.
- Lee County’s Zach Watterson – In the top 50 in the state in scoring at 22 points per game and making 3.3 shots from behind the arc per game, Watterson is doing all he can to lift Lee County to some wins.
- Fulton County’s Camden Aldridge – The state’s leading rebounder at 13 boards per game, Aldridge is averaging 10 points per game on 53% shooting. Cadmen is a liability at the free throw line where he only shoots 29% from the charity stripe.
- Paris’ Jalen Byars – The forward from Paris is having a strong year despite some struggles for his team. At 6’6″, Byars is scoring 14 points and 9 rebounds while shooting 50% from the field and 36% from 3. Byars is the type who could rack up several offers at an unsigned Senior event.