I went back and forth for several months what player was the best statewide in the Class of 2012 and ended up back on the player I had previously ranked there.

Scott County’s Tamron Manning has proved it time and again against some of the best competition. He solidified it for me when he had a big-time effort to lead his AAU team to the State AAU title in June.

For now, Manning is tops on the list.

Here’s a look at the top 20:

• 1. Tamron Manning, Scott County, 6-3: He’s not the flashiest player in the state but is consistent and gets it done.

• 2. Jay Johnson, Woodford County, 6-7: Has made a ton of strides in a year.

• 3. Adam Wing, Rowan County, 6-4: Opened eyes with a memorable Sweet 16; has committed to Oklahoma State.

• 4. Mekale McKay, Moore, 6-4: Off-the-chart athleticism and his basketball skills have improved tremendously.

• 5. Nathan Dieudonne, Trinity, 6-6: Long and athletic; he’s really good when he’s making shots from outside.

• 6. Lemon Gregory, Muhlenberg County, 6-9: Biggest player in the class has a lot of skill and a ton of potential.

• 7. Taylor Barnette, Lexington Christian, 6-2: The best shooter in the class but he can do a lot of other things on the floor.

• 8. Jaylen Beckham, Bryan Station, 6-0: Was top player in the class before he left the state. Now, he’s back with a lot to prove.

• 9. Desmond Dorsey, Jeffersontown 6-4: Primed for a huge season for new coach.

• 10. Charles Foster, Trinity, 6-0: As good as any guard when he gets going.

 

http://blogs.courier-journal.com/jodydemling/2011/07/02/rankings-kentucky-boys-class-of-2012/

I am a huge fan of Mekale McKay. Kid is a player.

As long as Jaylen Beckham stays on the court, he's a top 3 player in his class. That's a big if though.

Jay Johnson is an absolute stud. I know he tore is ACL recently- any word on if he'll be ready by the start of the season?

I am a huge fan of Mekale McKay. Kid is a player.

 

UC offered him in football a few weeks ago...

Jay Johnson is an absolute stud. I know he tore is ACL recently- any word on if he'll be ready by the start of the season?

 

I was thinking they said January at the earliest.

UC offered him in football a few weeks ago...

 

 

What position? Is he looking to play football or basketball in college?

I get to watch a lot of high school basketball and AAU basketball. In one man's opinion....

 

Players ranked too high- Dorsey, Gregory, Day

Players ranked too low- Myrks, Saxton

Players ranked just right- Manning, McKay, Dieudone, Johnson

I am a huge fan of Mekale McKay. Kid is a player.

 

Will second that as I saw him play the other day at Louisville St. X. Impressive indeed!

What about Corey Gregg from Ashland? I remember seeing him in the top 20 of this class for the last three years.

What about Jake Handshoe from Montgomery Co? Very nice player, quick too! Nice range. In early April he was in the Gene Lowe All Star game with many of the players listed, and had 18 points in 16 minutes, while playing with two fractures in his lumbar spine.

What about Jake Handshoe from Montgomery Co? Very nice player, quick too! Nice range. In early April he was in the Gene Lowe All Star game with many of the players listed, and had 18 points in 16 minutes, while playing with two fractures in his lumbar spine.

 

Agree that Handshoe will be an impact player in this senior class. Ultra quick and a good shooter to boot.

UC offered him in football a few weeks ago...

 

Isn't he being recruited by several high majors for both football and basketball?

 

I believe it was your story I read that said the majority of the schools recruiting him want him for both. UC and UK were both mentioned.

What position? Is he looking to play football or basketball in college?

 

Wide receiver

How loaded would Trinity have been if they still had Chris Harrison's son?