Hidden Gems: Players Ready to Shine (Part 2)
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The season starts a week from tonight and everyone should be ready after a 6 week delay from when we were supposed to get started. Here’s a look at some players who could emerge this season. Ian Hart Ian Hart…
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Continue ReadingThe season starts a week from tonight and everyone should be ready after a 6 week delay from when we were supposed to get started. Here’s a look at some players who could emerge this season.
Ian Hart Ian Hart 6'7" | PF McCracken County | 2023 State KY , McCracken County – One of the few players in the state holding a D1 offer at this point, Hart is a big wing/forward who has some skill level to go with good size. McCracken is in reload mode after graduating a veteran core but they are hoping that Ian can step up in a big way to make up for the loss of 2020’s regional player of the year.
Tucker Blanford Tucker Blanford 6'6" | SF Bullitt East | 2022 State KY , Bullitt East – Often thought of as more of a blue collar worker, Tucker spent the summer and fall showing that he’s a big wing and not an undersized post. Blanford is a good rebounder with a nose for the ball but his offensive game has really progressed to where he’s a threat to score the ball from anywhere on the floor. Look for him to be among the most improved Juniors in the 502.
Brytton Walker, Madisonville – Walker is 6’7 and strong but a lack of consistency has really hampered his development. After a freshman season at Madisonville, he transferred to Warren East before returning to Madisonville and re-enrolling this summer. If Coach Newton can develop Brytton, he could be a difference maker in the wide open 2nd region.
Andrew Patterson Andrew Patterson 6'2" | SF Valley | 2022 State KY , Valley – Patterson made the move from Eastern to Valley in hopes of a bigger role and that should be the case for him in his Junior season. Primarily a shooter on offense, Andrew is going to have to show the ability to score the ball at all 3 levels in order to be the type of impact player that he Valley needs him to be if they want to have a successful season.