Sweet 16 Preview ~ Thursday’s Matchups
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Sweet 16 Matchup Preview. A brief overview of each team and top performers. It is the final chance to scout high school players before transitioning to the travel season. Prep Hoops staff will be locked in to every game. Below…
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Continue ReadingSweet 16 Matchup Preview. A brief overview of each team and top performers. It is the final chance to scout high school players before transitioning to the travel season. Prep Hoops staff will be locked in to every game.
Below is a spotlight of Thursday’s four opening round match-ups:
11:00am
Male (25-10)
Cantrall’s Rating: 83.7
State RPI #30 .618
7th Region Champion
26th District Champion
2023 Postseason Victories vs Louisville Collegiate, St. Xavier, Atherton, Ballard, Trinity
Previous Sweet 16 Appearance: 2022
Ranked Prep Hoops Players: Jack Edelen Jack Edelen 5'9" | PG Male | 2023 State KY (Senior), Meechie White Meechie White 6'3" | CG Male | 2023 State KY (Senior), Max Gainey Max Gainey 5'11" | PG Male | 2024 State KY (Junior), Cornelius Barnett Jr Cornelius Barnett Jr 5'10" | PG Louisville Male | 2026 State KY (Freshman), Cole Edelen Cole Edelen 6'2" | PG Male | 2026 State KY (Freshman)
Breathitt County (18-9)
Cantrall’s Rating: 68.5
State RPI #60 .585
14th Region Champion
55th District Champion
2023 Postseason Victories vs Wolfe County, Knott County Central, Hazard, Perry County Central
Previous Sweet 16 Appearance: 1996
Ranked Prep Hoops Players: Christian Collins Christian Collins 6'8" | PF Breathitt County | 2023 State KY (Senior), Bryce Hoskins Bryce Hoskins 6'5" | SF Breathitt County | 2023 State KY (Senior), Austin Sperry Austin Sperry 6'3" | SG Breathitt County | 2025 State KY (Sophomore)
1:30pm
Lyon County (30-5)
Cantrall’s Rating: 78.7
State RPI #11 .665
2nd Region Champion
7th District Champion
2023 Postseason Victories vs Livingston Central, Trigg County, Hopkins County Central, Christian County, Hopkinsville
Previous Sweet 16 Appearance: 2022
Ranked Prep Hoops Players: Bradin Nelson Bradin Nelson 6'3" | PG Webster County | 2023 State KY (Senior), Travis Perry Travis Perry 6'2" | PG Lyon County | 2024 State #115 Nation KY (Junior), Jack Reddick Jack Reddick 6'4" | PG Lyon County | 2024 State KY (Junior), Brady Shoulders Brady Shoulders 6'6" | PF Lyon County | 2024 State KY (Junior), Bray Kirk Bray Kirk 6'2" | SG Lyon County | 2026 State KY (Freshman),
Newport (28-6)
Cantrall’s Rating: 76.3
State RPI #37 .610
9th Region Champion
36th District Champion
2023 Postseason Victories vs Bellevue, Highlands, Beechwood, Lloyd Memorial, Cooper
Previous Sweet 16 Appearance: 2010
Ranked Prep Hoops Players: Marquez Miller Marquez Miller 6'6" | SF Newport | 2023 State KY (Senior), Jabari Covington Jabari Covington 6'1" | PG Newport | 2024 State KY (Junior), Noah Silverton Noah Silverton 6'3" | SG Newport | 2025 State KY (Sophomore), Taylen Kinney Taylen Kinney 6'1" | PG Newport | 2026 State KY (Freshman), James Turner James Turner 6'6" | PF Newport | 2026 State KY (Freshman)
6:00pm
Frederick Douglass (31-2)
Cantrall’s Rating: 82.4
State RPI #7 .672
11th Region Champion
42nd District Champion
2023 Postseason Victories vs Bryan Station, Scott County, Lexington Christian, Madison Central, Lexington Catholic
Previous Sweet 16 Appearance: First appearance
Ranked Prep Hoops Players: Kai Simpson Kai Simpson 6'3" | PG Frederick Douglass | 2023 State KY (Senior), Tylon Webb Tylon Webb 6'3" | CG Frederick Douglass | 2023 State KY (Senior), Ryan Carter Ryan Carter 6'3" | SF Frederick Douglass | 2023 State KY (Senior), Armelo Boone Armelo Boone 6'3" | SG Frederick Douglass | 2025 State KY (Sophomore), Aveion Chenault Aveion Chenault 6'3" | SG Frederick Douglass | 2025 State KY (Sophomore), Logan Busson Logan Busson 6'2" | SF Frederick Douglass | 2025 State KY (Sophomore), Chris Wright (Sophomore), Josiah Lemond (Sophomore), Trae Cayson Trae Cayson 6'1" | SG Frederick Douglass | 2026 State KY (Freshman)
Martin County (24-10)
Cantrall’s Rating: 63.4
State RPI #54 .595
15th Region Champion
57th District Champion
2023 Postseason Victories vs Johnson Central, Paintsville, Shelby Valley, Lawrence County, Pikeville
Previous Sweet 16 Appearance: 2020 (Covid-19 cancelled the tournament)
Ranked Prep Hoops Players: Luke Hale Luke Hale 6'0" | PG Martin County | 2024 State KY (Junior)
8:30pm
George Rogers Clark (27-5)
Cantrall’s Rating: 83.9
State RPI #15 .657
10th Region Champion
40th District Champion
2023 Postseason Victories vs Bourbon County, Paris, Augusta, Harrison County, Mason County
Previous Sweet 16 Appearance: 2022 Champion
Ranked Prep Hoops Players: Jerone Morton Jerone Morton 6'3" | SG George Rogers Clark | 2023 State KY (Senior), Trent Edwards Trent Edwards 6'8" | PF George Rogers Clark | 2023 State KY (Senior), Sam Parrish Sam Parrish 6'0" | PG George Rogers Clark | 2023 State KY (Senior), Tyleik Maxwell Tyleik Maxwell 6'3" | SG George Rogers Clark | 2023 State KY (Senior), Eli Craig Eli Craig 6'0" | SG George Rogers Clark | 2025 State KY (Sophomore)
North Laurel (25-10)
Cantrall’s Rating: 84.7
State RPI #32 .612
16th Region Champion
64th District Runner-Up
2023 Postseason Victories vs Oneida Baptist Institute, Clay County, Harlan, South Laurel, Corbin
Previous Sweet 16 Appearance: 2022
Ranked Prep Hoops Players: Reed Sheppard Reed Sheppard 6'3" | PG North Laurel | 2023 State #22 Nation KY (Senior), Ryan Davidson Ryan Davidson 6'4" | SF North Laurel | 2023 State KY (Senior), Gavin Chadwell Gavin Chadwell 6'5" | C Knox Central | 2024 State KY (Junior), Colton Rawlings Colton Rawlings 6'3" | CG South Laurel | 2025 State KY (Sophomore), Jordan Rawlings Jordan Rawlings 6'3" | SG North Laurel | 2026 State KY (Freshman), Reece Davidson Reece Davidson 6'7" | PF North Laurel | 2026 State KY (Freshman)
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