Top 5 shooter to ever come out of Kentucky in your opinion?

I'll put a plug in for an all stater from my school. I think he would have to be considered for any a top 10 shooting list. Most BGP members are too young to remember him, but anyone familiar with mountain basketball in the early '60s (especially in the 14th region) should probably remember him.

Paul Smith, Owsley County High class of '62. Led the state in scoring his
senior year averaging in the mid-30s. Scored well over 3,000 career points. Left hander with a deadly touch. Went on to play his college ball at Mississippi State for Babe McCarthy, and later Joe Dan Gold. He had the record for most consecutive free throws made in the SEC, I believe during the '65-'66 season (I think it was 44), until it was broken by a Vandy player about 20 years later.

1) Chris Lofton(Mason County)-saw him score 54 points on his own senior night. Would (and still will) pull from anywhere.
2) Richie Farmer(Clay County)-a great pure shooter. Automatic on free throws.
3) Ervin Stepp(Phelps)-never saw him play, but when you average 60+ for a season you have to give him some credit.
4) Scott Draud(Highlands)-went on to have a good career at Vandy. Have heard stories about him making 48 out of 50 from the elbow at Ken Shields NKU camp.
5) Rex Chapman(Apollo)-high rising jump shot. Played in the NBA for a long time.

Long ago in the 15th region was a guy named Leonard Carpenter. In 1953 he established a new Kentucky career scoring record. with over 3,000 points. He was the first player to break the 3,000 point barrier. A great jump shooter. His record still stands in Magoffin County. He must be mentioned in top shooters to play in Kentucky.

Originally Posted by Bird Man

1) Chris Lofton(Mason County)-saw him score 54 points on his own senior night. Would (and still will) pull from anywhere.
2) Richie Farmer(Clay County)-a great pure shooter. Automatic on free throws.
3) Ervin Stepp(Phelps)-never saw him play, but when you average 60+ for a season you have to give him some credit.
4) Scott Draud(Highlands)-went on to have a good career at Vandy. Have heard stories about him making 48 out of 50 from the elbow at Ken Shields NKU camp.
5) Rex Chapman(Apollo)-high rising jump shot. Played in the NBA for a long time.

Ok, for the official top 10 list - I'll take those 5 and add "King" Kelly Coleman and Allan Houston in there. Who are the other 3?

He was a great, great player, but anyone who thinks Richie Farmer is a better shooter than Phil Cox never saw Phil Cox play.

In no particular order: Draud, Farmer, Lofton, Ford, Me.

Originally Posted by NEERFAN

In no particular order: Draud, Farmer, Lofton, Ford, Me.

Nice try.

Originally Posted by doubledeuce

Also, had a pretty good career at Vandy.

Also don't forget the perm he sported as he (Scott Draud) won the MVP of the NIT in Madison square Garden while at Vandy.

Casey Alsip from Scott County is the best shooter I ever played against. His size kept him from being a big time college player somewhere. Lofton was also amazing.

1. Casey Alsip
2. Chris Lofton
3. Patrick Sparks
4. Rick Jones
5. Ronnie Dawn

Those are the best 5 that I have seen play.

I did see Farmer and Houston, but that was in college and the NBA with Houston so I didnt count them.

Originally Posted by Option Right

Chez Marks - Paris High School

He was very good. Very talented and athletic, but when he got a good look it was automatic.

Preston Lemaster - Bourbon County

He may not have been much in college but he was great in high school!

Talbert Turner at Pendleton County. He also played without the 3-point line and scored over 3,000 points.

Originally Posted by Option Right

Chez Marks - Paris High School

I saw Chez score 50+ at Pendleton County his senior year. He put on a show.

Originally Posted by catsin05

Talbert Turner at Pendleton County. He also played without the 3-point line and scored over 3,000 points.

I was gonna mention him. He played with my uncle. His senior year, in 1983-84, he led the state while averaging 30.6 ppg. I used to play golf with him a lot, however I haven't seen him in maybe 3-4 years. He played college ball at Morehead State while earning OVC all-freshman honors in 84-85. I was always told that he was great at using his body and drawing fouls. I think his exact total was 3,181 points at PC.

Originally Posted by raiderbird

Scott Draud Averaged over 36 points a game his senior year at Highlands. This was before the three point line and just about all of his shots were bombs from downtown. Best shooter by far that I have ever seen.....

AMEN!!! Scott was deadly when he crossed half court at Highlands. I have seen most of the above mentioned players and they could not shoot w/Draud.

Originally Posted by 3ptshooter

AMEN!!! Scott was deadly when he crossed half court at Highlands. I have seen most of the above mentioned players and they could not shoot w/Draud.

Have you ever watched Ervin Stepp play?

Originally Posted by Wireman

Ervin Stepp is probably one of the best shooters ever in Kentucky.

Thats what I was going to say. I think he still holds the national record for most points averaged in a year.

Originally Posted by Bandit29

Thats what I was going to say. I think he still holds the national record for most points averaged in a year.

If you average 60 points a game without 3 pointers, I'd say its a pretty good bet that you can shoot.

Originally Posted by Wireman

If you average 60 points a game without 3 pointers, I'd say its a pretty good bet that you can shoot.

Or with 3 pointers for that matter!!

Originally Posted by BGGreen

Or with 3 pointers for that matter!!

I have seen him play with the 3-point line and he was absolutely deadly then, as well.