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64 Districts, 64 X-Factors: Region 16

64 Districts, 64 X-Factors: Region 16
Steve Quattrocchi
Steve Quattrocchi November 27, 2024 @ 04:45 PM
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Charles Welch
Charles Welch 6'8" | 2026
KY
Cole Hicks
Cole Hicks 6'0" | CG | 2025
KY
Caden Lawson
Caden Lawson 6'4" | SF | 2027
KY
Asher Gamble
Asher Gamble 5'10" | PG | 2027
KY
Preston Hoskins
Preston Hoskins 6'4" | SG | 2025
KY
Jacob Spurlock
Jacob Spurlock 6'4" | SG | 2026
KY
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The season is less than a week away. For a different type of season preview, I wanted to find one "X-Factor" in each of Kentucky's districts for this season. Here are 64 X-Factors for the 24-25 season, one for district in the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Sixty First District:</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2348037"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6747a0f1e5248"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">As a freshman, Lawson averaged 8 points and 6 rebounds. As a Sophomore, he could be looking at 14 and 10 if he continues to develop. Already bigger and more athletic than most in the region, Lawson has the potential to be a high impact player and to help get Menifee back to the regional tournament.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Sixty Second District:</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2125699"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6747a0f1e52f0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Morgan County graduated 7 Seniors and lost leading scorer [player_tooltip player_id='2104595' first='Preston' last='Hoskins'] to transfer. [player_tooltip player_id='2125699' first='Asher' last='Gamble'] is the last man standing for the Cougars and is primed for a big Sophomore season as the main scoring option for them. If he can make some big strides and get some help, things may not drop off like they could with the roster losses they had.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Sixty Third District:</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2569324"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6747a0f1e5363"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Welch is a true big with the potential to be a true difference maker with his size and ability to rebound and offer some rim protection. Charles has some good touch around the rim and has post moves that allow him to be a threat on either block. If he can stay on the court more this season, he could see a massive boost in his production from last year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Sixty Fourth District:</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2476294"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6747a0f1e53d3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Junior [player_tooltip player_id='1359133' first='Jacob' last='Spurlock'] gets all the headlines for Boyd but Hicks is just as important to the success of the team. Cole is able to do a lot of things to help his team win. Whether it's diving on the floor for a loose ball or making the extra pass for an open teammate, Cole contributes to winning in multiple ways. In order to get past Ashland and get to Rupp Arena, Hicks, Rhett Holbrook and the other Boyd starters will need to counteract the production of Ashland's deep bench.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

The season is less than a week away. For a different type of season preview, I wanted to find one "X-Factor" in each of Kentucky's districts for this season. Here are 64 X-Factors for the 24-25 season, one for district in the state.

Caden Lawson

Caden Lawson

KY
SF
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS SF
CLASS 2027
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Caden
Lawson SF
Class
2027
Height
6'4"
HS
Pike County Central
|
KY
64 Districts, 64 X-Factors: Region 16
As a freshman, Lawson averaged 8 points and 6 rebounds. As a Sophomore, he could be looking at...
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Caden Lawson

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School: Pike County Central
Club: Kentuckiana Hoops
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Asher Gamble

Asher Gamble

KY
PG
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS PG
CLASS 2027
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Asher
Gamble PG
Class
2027
Height
5'10"
HS
Morgan County
|
KY
64 Districts, 64 X-Factors: Region 16
Morgan County graduated 7 Seniors and lost leading scorer Preston Hoskins to transfer. Asher Gamble is the last...
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Asher Gamble

State: Kentucky
School: Morgan County
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Charles Welch

Charles Welch

KY
HEIGHT 6'8"
POS N/A
CLASS 2026
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Charles
Welch
Class
2026
Height
6'8"
HS
Raceland
|
KY
64 Districts, 64 X-Factors: Region 16
Welch is a true big with the potential to be a true difference maker with his size and...
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State: Kentucky
School: Raceland
Club: Team Mayo
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Cole Hicks

Cole Hicks

KY
CG
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS CG
CLASS 2025
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Cole
Hicks CG
Class
2025
Height
6'0"
HS
Boyd County
|
KY
64 Districts, 64 X-Factors: Region 16
Junior Jacob Spurlock gets all the headlines for Boyd but Hicks is just as important to the success...
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School: Boyd County
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