Season Preview: Paris High School
The Russ Day Jamboree at Bourbon County High School allowed many coaches to get a first look at their teams against other competition. It was a great day of basketball to get the chance to see some schools for the…
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Continue ReadingThe Russ Day Jamboree at Bourbon County High School allowed many coaches to get a first look at their teams against other competition. It was a great day of basketball to get the chance to see some schools for the first time this year.
Outlook: Paris is a high energy team that can score in bunches. Freshman Malachi Ashford Malachi Ashford 5'10" | PG George Rogers Clark | 2026 State KY leads the way scoring for them but also helps control the tempo. They have some good pieces around him to help, but Ashford will handle most of the load this season from the scoring department. This Paris team is a team to watch for the next couple of years.
Malachi Ashford Malachi Ashford 5'10" | PG George Rogers Clark | 2026 State KY
Malachi Ashford Malachi Ashford 5'10" | PG George Rogers Clark | 2026 State KY
Ashford is a quick/shifty point guard that plays with an extreme chip on his shoulder. Has unlimited range that is fearless on the court. Will take and make tough shots. Has deep 3pt range both off the bounce and catch. Struggles scoring around the rim due to his size, but he has great touch and feel in the paint shooting floaters. Plays with great instincts on both ends of the floor. Quick hands defensively generating steals. Has the ultimate green light for them and will see him having a great career.
AJ Fisher
AJ Fisher
Fisher is a physical high motor player that can play any wing position. Has a really good handle that can get to the paint easy. Struggled finishing over length but can see the potential. Initiates contact on drives that will get to the free throw line a lot.
Christian Blackwell
Christian Blackwell
Blackwell is a strong/physical big man that is their senior leader. Can play both on the perimeter and in the post. 3pt range off the catch. Good finisher around the rim when he gets dump offs. Physical defender which allows him to hold his own in the post against bigger defenders. Holds the paint down for them.
Elijah Bishop
Elijah Bishop
Bishop is a high motor guard that really likes playing in transition. Sprints the floor that looks to attack the rim. Active defender and does a good job getting in passing lanes and getting deflections. Energy guy for them.
Jordan Burbage
Jordan Burbage
Burbage is an active wing/forward. Good athlete and great in transition. Active on both ends. Has 3pt range. Didn’t drive it a ton in the half court but can see him being a good driver. A lot of potential.
Jakari Ransom
Jakari Ransom
Ransom is a high level defender. Always in the right spots, has great instincts and can guard just about any position on the floor. Does a good job anticipating and getting in passing lanes. Immediately impacted the game in a positive way when he entered the game. I felt like the energy of the game went up when he was in. Can’t wait to see how good of a year he has.