2028 Eye Catchers
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I made a trip to Lexington on Sunday to watch some of the 8th grade state tournament. I was there for about half the day and bounced around across several games. Here are some of the players who caught my…
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Continue ReadingI made a trip to Lexington on Sunday to watch some of the 8th grade state tournament. I was there for about half the day and bounced around across several games. Here are some of the players who caught my eye. This is not meant to be a ranking or anything else for the 28 class. Just players who were impressive when I watched. I also didn’t see a whole lot of teams. Don’t take it personally if your favorite 8th grader isn’t listed here. They are listed in no particular order.
Samari Pettus Samari Pettus 6'4" | SF Madisonville | 2028 KY , Browning Springs – Long and athletic, made some shots including a game tying three late in the game.
Javonte Jaygo Javonte Jaygo 6'2" | PG Madisonville | 2028 KY , Browning Springs – Another long guard. Plays more on the ball than Pettus. Looks like he can be an impact player in high school right away.
Jordan Mitchell Jordan Mitchell 6'2" | SG Male | 2028 KY , JCTMS – Named Tournament MVP. Has smooth mechanics on his jumper. Interested to see more over the next 6-12 months.
Teegan Couch Teegan Couch 6'3" | CG Perry County Central | 2028 KY , East Perry – Good sized combo guard. Has an obvious skill level and great feel. Looks like he can get a lot taller in the next few years too.
Corey Cunagin Corey Cunagin 6'6" | C Jackson County | 2028 KY , Jackson County – Big, bruising post player who plays with a serious mean streak. Really skilled and showed he can finish with either hand. Comfortable putting the ball on the floor too.
Nick Prater Nick Prater 6'4" | SF Perry County Central | 2028 KY , East Perry – Very long athlete who is apparently a stud wide receiver as well. Bouncy but struggled to make shots when I watched.
Conner Morguson Conner Morguson 5'11" | PG Powell County | 2028 KY , Powell County – Steady lead guard who can fill it up on offense. Shot mechanics are fluid and he showed advanced level passing.
Trey Hillerich Trey Hillerich 6'8" | C Male | 2028 KY , JCTMS – Raw big man who is a good rim protector. Has a ways to go on offense but potential is high. Especially if he keeps growing.
Tanner Absher Tanner Absher 6'2" | SF Pulaski County | 2028 KY , North Pulaski – Led the tournament in trash talking when I watched. Smooth jumpshot and an active rebounder. If he gets to 6’5+, he’ll be a big time wing prospect.
Bray McNear Bray McNear 6'4" | CG Collins | 2028 KY , Marnel Moorman – A long guard/wing who prefers to get downhill and attack. Has a lot of potential as his wiry frame starts to fill out.
Bryce Vernon Bryce Vernon 6'1" | CG Taylor County | 2028 KY , Taylor County – Played well enough that Jackson County ran a box and 1 against him. Very thin frame but will add some bulk. Clear skill level with good potential.