Kentucky Top 250 Expo: Initial Impressions
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The Prep Hoops Kentucky Top 250 Expo just wrapped up and these are my very early takeaways that stood out from a great event held in Louisville, Kentucky. Keith Robinson Keith Robinson 6'5" | PF Pleasure Ridge Park | 2023…
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Continue ReadingThe Prep Hoops Kentucky Top 250 Expo just wrapped up and these are my very early takeaways that stood out from a great event held in Louisville, Kentucky.
Keith Robinson Keith Robinson 6'5" | PF Pleasure Ridge Park | 2023 State KY (2023) | 6-5 PF | Pleasure Ridge Park
Robinson was one of the best players at the event. Played with an extremely high motor and competed on every play. Made some difficult shots, but his motor was what stood out. High level competitor.
Spencer Breeden Spencer Breeden 6'1" | CG Grant County | 2024 State KY (2024) | 6-1 CG | Grant County
Spencer played extremely well when I watched him. Put pressure on the defense by attacking the rim. Seemed to always get the 50/50 balls. His ability to drive and finish thru contact was what I came away most impressed about.
Jackson Wise Jackson Wise 6'1" | PG Taylor County | 2024 State KY (2024) | 6-1 PG | Taylor County
Wise seemed to always make the right decisions. Never really got sped up. His IQ was what I came away impressed with and great at running his team.
Quentin Simmons Quentin Simmons 6'1" | PG Collins | 2023 State KY (2023) | 6-1 CG | Collins
Simmons was most effective slashing to the rim and getting out in transition. As the day went on his jumper started to fall. One of the better athletes in the event but loved how aggressive he was throughout the day on both ends.
Eli Finley Eli Finley 6'2" | PG Calloway County | 2025 State KY (2025) | 6-1 PG | Calloway County
Eli’s maturity and basketball IQ was what stood out. Plays beyond his years. Initially watching him I thought he was a Senior. Has a very polished game for only being a Sophomore. Excited to watch his progression.
Sam Gibson Sam Gibson 7'0" | C Holy Cross | 2023 State KY (2023) | 7-0 C | Holy Cross (Covington)
The obvious takeaway was his size, but what I loved most about his performance today was his composure in the post. Never seemed to rush things and was very unselfish seeing cutters to pass to. His overall presence on the court had a positive effect for his team when he was in.
Malachi Mcnair (2024) | 6-5 PF | William Henry Harrison
McNair had a very good day. Always played within himself and finished about 90% of his attempts in the paint. Loved his ability to use either hand around the basket and his footwork. You don’t find that often for his age.
Noah Lovan Noah Lovan 6'3" | PG Providence | 2024 State IN (2024) | 6-3 PG | Trinity
Lovan expanded his game throughout the day. Got early baskets driving the ball but expanded out beyond 3pt range as the day went on. Loved his footwork finishing on drives.
Taveon Smith Taveon Smith 6'2" | CG North Hardin | 2024 State KY (2024) | 6-1 SG | North Hardin
Loved Smith’s ability to get to the paint. Seemed like anytime he wanted to he could get there. Did a great job using his athleticism and length to be effective finishing as well.
Hayden Blakeman Hayden Blakeman 6'5" | SF Green County | 2025 State KY (2025) | 6-4 SF | Green County
Blakeman had an impressive showing and was one of the best players today. Scored at all 3 levels. Physical driver that showed he could go either direction. Smooth jumper as well. Overall versatility is what stood out.
Jakob Fredricksen Jakob Fredricksen 6'8" | PF Central Hardin | 2023 State KY (2023) | 6-8 PF | Central Hardin
I came away a big Jakob Fredricksen Jakob Fredricksen 6'8" | PF Central Hardin | 2023 State KY fan today. Never got sped up and scored just about every way possible. Although he could score at the rim just about whenever he wanted, he showed a very smooth mid-range game off the dribble which I came away impressed with.
JC Walbert (2024) | 5-11 PG | Glasgow
Walbert’s court presence and IQ is what stood out. Although he didn’t score it when I watched, he showed he had a feel for the game that not many people have. Was crafty around the basket, but overall loved his IQ and getting his teammates involved.