Small School, Big Game – Regions 13 and 14
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This series will take a look at some lesser-known players from smaller schools across Kentucky that have or will tear it up at the varsity level. You might not be able to find their hometown on a map, but that…
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Continue ReadingThis series will take a look at some lesser-known players from smaller schools across Kentucky that have or will tear it up at the varsity level. You might not be able to find their hometown on a map, but that hasn’t stopped them from making a name for themselves.
Jordan Akal Jordan Akal 6'1" | PG Harlan | 2022 State KY , Harlan (2022) – One of our top ranked Juniors, Akal already holds a D1 offer from Tennessee Tech and is likely to be the leading scorer in the state as a Junior. Jordan can get a bucket from anywhere on the floor and is a threat to go for 40 every night he steps on the court.
Clay Akemon, Jackson County (2021) – As a Junior, Akemon averaged 14 points and 6 rebounds per game and his scoring numbers could rise with the graduation of Logan Rose Logan Rose 6'2" | SG Jackson County | 2020 State KY . Jackson County is a threat to win the 13th region All A this season.
Wade Pelfrey Wade Pelfrey 5'9" | PG Hazard | 2021 State KY , Hazard (2021) – Hazard had a tremendous season in 2019-2020 and Pelfrey is a large reason why. Coming off a season where he averaged 16 points per game and led the Bulldogs to 29 wins, Wade is the front runner for 14th region player of the year in 2021.
Jaz Johnson Jaz Johnson 6'2" | SG Wolfe County | 2021 State KY , Wolfe County (2021) – Jaz continues to evolve as a playmaker as his game grows and improves. Always known as a scorer, Johnson has become much better with the ball in his hands over the years and is still a knockdown shooter when he’s open.
Andrew Noe, Owsley County (2021) – Noe averaged 14 points and 7 rebounds per game in his Junior season and will be relied on as the go to scorer for the Owls as a Senior. A 55% shooter from the field, Andrew is efficient and has shown some flashes of being able to reliably shoot from 3.
Colby Napier Colby Napier 6'4" | SG Knott County Central | 2021 State KY , Knott County Central (2021) – Napier seems like he’s been in high school for a decade as he’s been playing a big role at Knott since he was a freshman. Colby may be the best shooter in the Senior class but has developed his game to become more of a slasher also.
Zach Watterson Zach Watterson 6'1" | CG Lee County | 2023 State KY , Lee County (2023) – Lee County struggled to 6 wins but Watterson was a bright spot and one of the top scoring guards in the state. Scoring 26 points per game is impressive but 50/37/82 shooting splits are even more impressive to me. I’d like to see Zach square off against some of the state’s other top Sophomores.