Early Season Standouts
We’re halfway through the third week of the 2019-2020 season and some players have started the year with big statistical seasons. Here’s a look at some of the early season standouts. Mark Goode Mark Goode 6'6" | PF Larue County…
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Continue ReadingWe’re halfway through the third week of the 2019-2020 season and some players have started the year with big statistical seasons. Here’s a look at some of the early season standouts.
Mark Goode Mark Goode 6'6" | PF Larue County | 2020 State KY , LaRue County – Goode is a WKU football commit but is off to a strong start for his Senior basketball season. Averaging 28 points and 9 rebounds through 5 games. Goode will be tested at the King of the Bluegrass this week.
Jamison Epps Jamison Epps 6'5" | PF Marion County | 2020 State KY , Marion County – Epps has put up some astronomical rebounding numbers to start the year. Averaging just shy of 20 points and 18 rebounds per game, Jamison has helped Marion get off to a 5-1 start.
Tay Smith Tay Smith 6'3" | SG Warren Central | 2020 State KY , Warren Central – Smith battled various injuries and two bouts of the flu last year but is healthy this season for the Dragons and off to a hot start. Averaging 16.5 points while shooting 50% from the field and 46% from three, Smith could be in the mix for 4th region Player of the Year.
Scotty Draud Scotty Draud 6'6" | SF Beechwood | 2021 State KY , Beechwood – After 8 games, the Junior has picked up where he left off last year. Averaging 28.4 points and 8.5 rebounds, Draud has the Tigers off to a 6-2 start and looking capable of competing for a 9th region title.
Tyler Camplin Tyler Camplin 6'0" | PG Webster County | 2020 State KY , Webster County – The Trojans are off to a 6-0 start and Allen is leading the team in scoring at nearly 18 points per game. Shooting 57% from 3, Camplin is off to a strong start and Webster can establish themselves as a serious threat in the second if they can beat Hopkinsville next week.
Tanner Walton Tanner Walton 6'3" | CG Lexington Christian | 2022 State KY , LCA – After graduating the best player in school history in Kyle Rode, many expected the Eagles to fall way off but they’re off to a 4-3 start and Walton is averaging just shy of 26 points per game with shooting splits of 63/50/79.
KJ Crump KJ Crump 5'8" | PG University Heights | 2021 State KY , UHA – Known as a pass first point guard for the last few years, Crump has turned into a scoring machine. KJ is averaging 24 points and shooting 41% from three. If UHA is going to make another run to the All A in January, Crump will get them there.
Justin Becker Justin Becker 6'6" | SF Robertson County | 2022 State KY , Robertson County – Averaging 24.5 points and 10.2 rebounds per game while shooting 62% from the field and 50% from three, Becker has helped lead the Black Devils to a 6-0 start to the season.
Matt Cromer Matt Cromer 6'2" | CG South Laurel | 2020 State KY , South Laurel – Averaging 23.6 points per game despite missing most of one game with an ankle sprain, Cromer went for a career high 39 points against Corbin this week. The Senior is hoping to get the Cards over the hump and back to Rupp Arena for the first time in a few years.
Xander Terry Xander Terry 5'11" | SG Jackson County | 2021 State KY , Jackson City – Already having scored over 40 in a game this season, Terry is averaging just shy of 24 points and 8 rebounds per game on the year and recently scored his 1,000th career point.