Cooper is a high level scorer who can really heat up in a hurry and carry a team offensively for small stretches. Stone is a very good athlete for his size and can get into the paint against about anyone. Cooper’s biggest area for growth is on the defensive end. He tends to gamble a little on defense instead of trying to “sit down” and guard his man. Stone has already earned multiple scholarship offers and should see that continue over the next year.

Stone had a high scoring weekend for a Taylor County squad that had a good showing. Cooper had 31 points, 8 assists and 6 rebounds when going head to head with top 2028 Jordan Mitchell Jordan Mitchell 6'3" | CG Link Academy | 2028 MO . Stone is deadly with the midrange pull up and continues to show he’s in the mix with the top guards in the class.

A monster outing for Stone who is one of the toughest covers in the 2028 class, Stone caught fire from downtown in a massive win over Louisville Male that featured 2028 point guards going shot for shot. Stone reminds me a lot of Athens McGillis, a top point guard from Kentucky’s 2026 class who ended up at recent Division II national champion Nova Southeastern. Stone might be an even better long-distance shooter than McGillis was and his ability to create space for himself off the dribble is so impressive. Combine his offensive skill with a competitive fire that doesn’t back down from anybody and Stone is a name for college programs to know.

Cooper is one of the most valuable players in the 5th region already. As a Sophomore, Stone helped lead Taylor County to Rupp Arena and asserted himself as a player who places emphasis on winning above all else. Capable of scoring or facilitating, Cooper is likely to score over 2,000 career points and help the Cardinals to a lot of wins.

Cooper Stone Cooper Stone 5'10" | PG/SG Taylor County | 2028 State KY is shooting an impressive 45.3% from three-point range this season, connecting on 48 of his 106 attempts while averaging 2.0 makes per game. He doesn’t need much space to knock down shots from long range and is comfortable scoring off the dribble. His ability to score at all three levels makes his perimeter shooting even more dangerous. Stone’s mechanics are consistent, and his playmaking ability, ball-handling, and overall skill set make him an even bigger offensive threat.

Cooper is having a monster season for a Taylor County team that is in the thick of the 5th region title race. Averaging 22 points per game, Stone moved up from 34th to 25th in this update. Shooting 59/46/75 on the season, Cooper has a case to be first team all region this year.

Taylor County is led by their 2028 duo of Stone and Bryce Vernon Bryce Vernon 6'5" | SF Taylor County | 2028 State KY as they are extremely top heavy this season with a majority of their scoring coming from two or three players. Stone caught fire in this one as he just has a natural feel as a scorer that stands out. Able to hit tough shots off the dribble from 3-point range, Stone also displayed the ability to hit floaters and mid-range shots despite not being the most gifted athlete in terms of size or burst. To score the way Stone does at his size, you need to be extremely skilled and Stone is. I think the future is very bright for Taylor County as they were unlucky to not come away with a victory in the opening round.

Stone is one of the most impactful transfers this offseason as his move from Green County to Taylor County shifts the power rankings a little in the 5th region. A heady guard who can attack off the bounce or knock down an open three, Cooper is capable of being a true two way play. Stone is strong and can hold up against bigger guards. He also has quick hands that allow him to get deflections. Look for a potentially big season for Cooper at Taylor County.

Taylor County has a strong 2028 class and Stone made a handful of jumpers to keep his team competitive Vs one of the better teams in the Dayton area. What I liked most about Stone’s game was his ability to play on balance on pull-up jumpers. Stone would get to his spot and rise up on balance and keep the same form regardless of how he got to his shot. If Stone can improve his lateral quickness with off-season training, he’ll have even more space to fire away jumpers from long range. One of the top 2028 guards in southern Kentucky, you’ll be hearing more about Stone over the next few years.

Stone had a really strong freshman season at Green County and is the first notable transfer of the offseason with his move to Taylor County. Cooper is a crafty guard who can score or create when needed. A primary ball handler most of the time, Stone is effective at getting into the paint and is already strong enough to finish through contact and convert And-1 opportunities.