Who are the unknown players that may open some eyes in Rupp?? 

If Pulaski can pull off the upset of the tournament over Warren Central, it’ll be at least in part to Barek Williams. He is probably the best overall player of Pulaski’s three-headed monster that includes Carson Farley and Cayden Lancaster. All three have been overshadowed in the 12th region MVP talk but I wouldn’t be surprised if one of them, especially Williams, opens some eyes at Rupp.

Sam Parrish, senior guard, GRC.  Morton and Edwards get most of the headlines. 

Meechie White at Male. Makes plays all around on offense and defense. True leader. 

I’ll go with Kenyatta Carbon as my pick. Tough physical guard who’s averaging 22 ppg on the season. He should have been 3rd Region player of the year, IMO, but I also understand why he didn’t get it. Owensboro will go as he goes….

From Woodford County:

Obviously we have Jasper Johnson, one of the better players in the tournament. He is a very highly recruited sophomore. 

Outside of him, this team is loaded with athletes. John McCrear, a 6'9 big man committed to Morehead State for basketball. He tore his ACL over the summer so he is still limited, and it yet to start a game. He can make a huge impact on the game with his rebounding and shot-blocking abilities. 

Outside of him they have a kid commited to West Virginia to play football, and another football recruit that I was told had offers from West Virginia, Louisville, and Kentucky. 

Sophomore guard Santonio Wade is one of the best on-ball defenders that I have seen. He is lighting quick, and doesn't slow down much in a game even when he is handling the ball. He can get past almost any defender, and had a few huge games to get them into the state tournament.