Poll: Prep Hoops Player of the Week

We are bringing back our Player of the Week polls for this season. Here’s a look at this week’s nominees. Polls close at noon eastern time on Friday!

These were all nominated via our Twitter. I someone you believe was worthy of a nomination wasn’t mentioned, make sure you nominate them next time! 

Josh McGuire Josh McGuire 6'6" | PF Knott County Central | 2021 State KY , Knott County Central - The Senior had a big week. 20 points, 20 rebounds and 6 blocks against Hazard, 11 points and 12 rebounds against Wolfe County, 16 points, 9 rebounds and 3 blocks against Leslie County and 16 points and 10 rebounds against Breathitt. All wins for Knott.

Jax Allen, Metcalfe County - The Junior forward helped his team to a 2-1 record on the week. Against Green County he had 17 points and 10 rebounds, Against Russellville he had 20 points and 6 rebounds and against Grayson County he finished the week with 8 points and 11 rebounds.

Brady Bell Brady Bell 6'6" | SF Russell | 2022 State KY , Russell - The Junior helped Russell to a 2-1 start on the week, averaging 18.7 points and 5 rebounds per game.

Tyler Cole, Harlan County - The guard led the Black Bears to wins over Martin County, Barren County and Letcher County while averaging 24 points and 6.3 rebounds for the week.

Trent DeVries, Madison Southern - Through 3 games this week, the Senior averaged 20 points per game on 53% shooting including 45% from three and 84% from the free throw line.

Austin Sperry Austin Sperry 6'3" | SG Breathitt County | 2025 State KY , Breathitt County - The Wildcats started the season 3-0 and the freshman had a strong week. Against Lee County, he had 22 points and a rebound. Against June Buchanan, he scored 22 and grabbed 5 rebounds. Against Cordia, he scored 17 and pulled down 5 more rebounds.

Trevor Hardin Trevor Hardin 6'6" | PF Henry County | 2021 State KY , Henry County - The Senior forward had 18 points and 15 rebounds in a win against Anderson County then had 30 points and 17 rebounds in a win over Western Hills.

Jerone Morton Jerone Morton 6'3" | SG George Rogers Clark | 2023 State KY , George Rogers Clark - The Cards went 3-0 behind Morton’s big week. Jerone had 23 points and 6 rebounds against Paris, 25 points and 10 rebounds against Harrison County and finished with 39 points, 10 rebounds and 9 assists against Montgomery County.

Reed Sheppard Reed Sheppard 6'3" | PG North Laurel | 2023 State #22 Nation KY , North Laurel - The Sophomore guard had 37 points and 12 rebounds in a season opening win over Pikeville then 48 on Saturday in a big win over Covington Holy Cross.

Turner Buttry Turner Buttry 5'11" | PG Bowling Green | 2022 State KY , Bowling Green - The EKU commit had 16 points and 2 rebounds against Barren County, 19 points and 2 rebounds against Greenwood and 12 points and 3 rebounds against McCracken County. All wins for the Purples. He shot 50% overall and 50% from 3 while shooting 95% from the FT line.

Bryson Perry, Model - The Senior had 30 points and a rebound in a win against Wellspring Guardians, 16 points and 3 rebounds in a loss against Whitley County and 8 points and 3 rebounds in a loss against Boone County. 

Jacob Meyer Jacob Meyer 6'2" | PG Holy Cross Covington | 2023 #170 Nation GA , Covington Holy Cross - The Sophomore had 12 points and 8 rebounds in a loss to Conner, 40 points in a win over Christian Academy of Louisville and 23 points in a loss to North Laurel.

Zack Otis, Bath County - The Sophomore guard had 33 points in a loss to Bluegrass United Home School, 25 points in a loss to Betsy Layne and 34 in a win over Pendleton County.

Riley Brown, Thomas Nelson - The Freshman had 6 points and 8 rebounds in a loss to Beth Haven, 7 points and 5 rebounds in a loss to Marshall County and 28 points and 6 rebounds in a win over Highlands Latin.

Zach Semones, Western Hills - The Senior had 33 points Friday night.