1. Reed Sheppard, North Laurel, 6-3, Sr., G
The University of Kentucky signee enters the season as the Mr. Basketball front-runner. Will he be able to lead North Laurel to another 13th Region title?
Sheppard averaged 25.2 points, and 6.9 rebounds per game last season.
2. Trent Noah, Harlan County, 6-6, Jr., G
Noah is not only one of the best players in the region but also in the state. He can do it all, and we are interested in seeing just how far the Black Bears can go this season.
Noah averaged 28.1 points, and 9.9 rebounds last season.
3. Ryan Davidson, North Laurel, 6-3, Sr., F
Davidson is another player than can do it all. He can hurt opposing teams in so many ways offensively. He’s also a lockdown defender, too.
Davidson averaged 20.1 points, and 6.8 rebounds last season.
4. Hayden Llewellyn, Corbin, 6-1, Sr., G
In any other region, Llewellyn could very well be the top-ranked player. He has a knack for scoring, and could very well lead the the Redhounds to a regional crown.
Llewellyn averaged 21.8 points, and 3.6 rebounds last season.
5. Gavin Chadwell, North Laurel, Jr., C, 6-4
Chadwell is a force in the post. He’s got great size and can score and rebound at will. His addition to North Laurel now gives the Jaguars three of the top five ranked players in the region.
He averaged 13.6 points, and 8.5 rebounds last season.
6. Maddox Huff, Harlan County, Soph., G, 6-3
Huff continues to gain momentum heading into the season after turning in one heck of a summer.
Huff averaged 11.9 points, and 4.3 rebounds last season.
7. Dawson Woolum, Bell County, Sr., G, 6-1
Hard-nosed guard that can get the job done on both ends of the court. Can easily put up points with the best of them.
Woolum averaged 18.0 points, and 3.5 rebounds per game last season.
8. Micah Engle, Lynn Camp, Sr., G, 6-5
Could be the best scorer in the region. He’s always dangerous when he has the ball in his hands but when the game is on the line, he gets even more dangerous.
Engle averaged 23.9 points, and 6.4 rebounds per game.
9. Jaedyn Gist, Harlan, 6-0, Sr., F
One of the best athletic players in the region. Could very well end the season ranked a whole lot higher.
Gist averaged 13.9 points last season, and 8.8 rebounds.
10. Parker Payne, South Laurel, Sr., G, 6-0
Smooth ball player for the Cardinals. He’s the key to South Laurel’s success, and one reason why the Cardinals are tagged as the team to beat in the 50th District once again. Payne averaged a team-best 13.8 points and 4.7 rebounds per game.
