Week 2 Notebook
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The season is moving along and we have had some impressive individual performances so far. Here’s a look at some of the best players across the commonwealth this week. Standout Performances: Senior Connor Robinson Connor Robinson 6'2" | SG Clay…
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Continue ReadingThe season is moving along and we have had some impressive individual performances so far. Here’s a look at some of the best players across the commonwealth this week.
Standout Performances:
Senior Connor Robinson Connor Robinson 6'2" | SG Clay County | 2021 State KY put up 46 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists last night in a win over Leslie County. Robinson is one of the best scorers in the mountains.
Highlands Latin Senior Justin Gilbert also put up 46 points last night as the Highlanders lost to Kentucky Country Day.
Corbin’s Hayden Llewellyn Hayden Llewellyn 6'2" | CG Corbin | 2023 State KY had 30 points and 6 rebounds in a 1 point win for the Redhounds in an OT win to start their season.
Sophomore Colin Porter Colin Porter 5'11" | PG Ashland | 2022 State KY had 23 in a win over Bardstown last night. The Tomcats are off to a strong 4-1 start.
Junior Justin Becker Justin Becker 6'6" | SF Robertson County | 2022 State KY had 33 points and 11 rebounds last night with 3 blocks as Robertson County won the 10th region All A.
2021 Jaz Johnson Jaz Johnson 6'2" | SG Wolfe County | 2021 State KY is off to a great start, averaging 26.5 points for the Wolves of Wolfe County. Jaz has shown himself to be one of the top Seniors in the mountains this season.
Harlan County is out to a 5-0 start and I was impressed watching them live last night. Senior Tyler Cole Tyler Cole 6'0" | SG Harlan County | 2021 State KY and freshman Trent Noah Trent Noah 6'7" | SF Harlan County | 2024 State #139 Nation KY are a tremendous 1-2 punch as they’re averaging 35 points together.
2024 F Beau Baker Beau Baker 6'7" | PF Washington County | 2024 State KY had 24 points and 12 rebounds in the All A earlier this week. At 6’6, Baker has a chance to be a big impact player in the freshman class.
Owen County is 3-1 and 2023 Teagan Moore Teagan Moore 6'4" | SF Owen County | 2023 State KY had 32 points against Trimble County and is averaging 25 points per game in his Sophomore season. One of the best young small school players in the state!
Recruiting News:
The biggest star of the season so far has to be Reed Sheppard Reed Sheppard 6'3" | PG North Laurel | 2023 State #22 Nation KY . Not only is he scoring over 40 points per game but he has helped North Laurel to an undefeated start and was offered by Iowa yesterday.
PRP Senior Brian Gatewood recently picked up an offer from Southern Maine University, a D3 school in, you guessed it, Southern Maine. Gatewood has now added a few D3 offers recently.
Career Accomplishments:
Congratulations are in order for Zach Sermones Zach Sermones 6'3" | SF Western Hills | 2021 State KY of Western Hills for scoring his 2,000th career point this week!
Pendleton County’s Tredyn Thomas Tredyn Thomas 6'2" | SG Pendleton County | 2021 State KY scored his 1,000th point last week. The young man holds scholarship offers in both football and basketball.