All-1st Region Team Predictions
As the the Kentucky High School season gets underway next week, Prep Hoops Kentucky makes some All-Region Team predictions. Here, we take a look at the 1st Region:
All 1st Region Team Predictions:
- “J.J.” Reed, Paducah Tilghman (6’6, 2018 forward)
Paducah Tilghman’s JJ Reed
Reed helped lead the Blue Tornadoes to a 20-11 overall record as a junior last season, averaging 14.8 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists per game. His success on the court last season earned him a spot on last season’s All-Region team. He currently holds an offer from Samford University, with interest from Liberty, Western Kentucky, Murray State, and Southeast Missouri.
- Rodriguez Thomas, Paducah Tilghman (6’2, 2019 guard)
Thomas is a 6’2 point guard and is considered one of Kentucky’s top 2019 prospects. As a sophomore, Thomas averaged 13.8 points per game while shooting over 50% from the field (40.7% from beyond the arc on 123 attempts). Thomas is getting looks from a number of mid-major schools.
- Carson Guthrie, Mayfield (6’5, 2019 guard)
Carson averaged 15.1 points and over 7 rebounds per game for Mayfield last year, in a season that saw the Cardinals fall just short of a trip to the state tournament. Mayfield lost 71-77 in overtime of the regional final to Graves County. Carson is currently getting looks from schools at D-II and NAIA level.
- Connor Guthrie, Mayfield, (6’2, 2019 guard)
Connor averaged right at 16 points per game, scorching the nets while shooting over 44% from the 3-point line (on over 200 attempts). This summer with Pocket City Connor had one game in which he scored 32 points on 6 made 3-point field goals.
- Aaron Reed, Marshall County (6’5, 2018 Forward)
Averaged 12.3 points per game as a junior last season to go along with 5 rebounds per game. Shot 48% from the field. If he can learn to knock down shots from deep, watch out.
Keep An Eye On:
- Brenden Young, Graves County (6’6, 2018 forward)
With the graduation of Northern Kentucky University freshman Chris Vogt, expect Young to have more of an impact with Graves County this season. The senior forward gained valuable experience last season, averaging 6.5 points and 4.5 rebounds on a team that advanced our of the region and into the state tournament.
- Dalton Jewell, Hickman County (2018 guard)
- Averaging just under 20 points and 9 rebounds per game as a junior, Jewell led Hickman County to the 1st district championship. Hickman would fall in the first round of the regional tournament to Mayfield.