One of the top players in Kentucky, Brown just gets stuff done on the court and was excellent again on Sunday for his team. Brown gets low on his drives and plays with excellent balance, which makes him tough to stop when he’s attacking downhill and allows him to score through contact. Skilled enough to finish using either hand at the rim, Brown had some tough finishes with each hand on Sunday. The ultimate question for Brown will be just how well he shoots the ball from 3-point range, but everything else he does to impact the game should make him a productive player at the Division I level.

Another guard for Wildcat Select who was one of the top scorers in their state during the high school season, Brown was getting buckets at a high level this weekend against top competition. Such an impressive driver of the basketball, Brown is so skilled with how he avoids shot blockers and uses either hand to score below the rim against shot blockers. Brown also has the quickness and athleticism to turn opposing guards over and get easy transition looks off his steals. A pure competitor from the point guard position who can get to the lane at will, Brown should be a target for regional Division I programs this summer.

Forgive me for sounding like a broken record but Brown is at his best as an isolation scorer and is one of the best I’ve seen in my time covering the state. Ja”rye should be the 6th region player of the year next season and is likely to see a whole bunch of new offers come his way over the upcoming AAU season.

DuBois made history Tuesday night after winning its first 6th Region tournament match since the program joined the KHSAA in 2022. The Lions now seek a bid to the state tournament which might be possible behind Brown. As the 4th leading scorer and best isolation player in Kentucky, he’s wreaked havoc on competition all season long. Athleticism, handles, crafty finishing, outside shooting ability, playmaking, high IQ… you name it, Brown’s got it. With 850+ points on the season and counting, Brown will be a tough cover for anyone who has the assignment.

One of the most talented offensive players in Kentucky, Brown is such a unique scoring talent with the ability to get into the paint whenever he wants. I love how Brown avoids shot blocks with his acrobatic ability at the rim, being able to hang in midair to twist around a contest. Brown started off by getting going with a couple breakaway slam dunks off back tap steals. An inconsistent perimeter shooter, Brown knocked down a tough 18-foot jumper and seems most confident from that area of the court. A late and-1 off a BLOB helped WEB DuBois in a game that was won on a last second putback by senior Kenyon Sykes. Expect to see Brown’s recruitment to a spike this summer during 17 U grassroots action.

Brown is having a huge season for a DuBois team that is off to their best start in program history. Averaging 29 points per game with splits of 59/35/81, Ja’Rye continues to be my pick as the best 1 on 1 scorer in the state, regardless of class. He also thrives on getting to the free throw line and is one of the best in the state at converting several trips per game.

Brown has several D1 offers already and is, in my opinion, the top isolation scorer in Kentucky. A floor raiser who makes everyone around him better, Ja’Rye is a super talented lead guard and one of the best Sophomores in Kentucky.

Ja’Rye Brown Ja’Rye Brown 6'1" | PG W.E.B. DuBois | 2027 State #190 Nation KY averaged 27.3 points per game last season and stands out for his ability to create his own shot. He combines agility with a polished set of moves that allow him to get to his spots and attack defenders where he’s most effective. Brown owns a versatile scoring arsenal and finishes inside with soft touch. Regardless of the situation, he’s a dependable, high-volume scorer who can heat up quickly and put points on the board in bunches.

The best isolation scorer in Kentucky (in my opinion), Brown continues to get better and is seeing more offers come his way. He’s both quick and fast and thrives at getting into the paint on offense. Ja’Rye is more scorer than facilitator at this point but he does seem to be able to create open looks for teammates when he trusts them to make the shots.