Basketball Jones

You are correct. Jordan Perry named the next girls basketball coach at Montgomery County. Previously the middle school girls coach and assistant for the high school boys team last season. Montgomery County 2024/25 Kentucky High School Girls Basketball (12dt.com)

Bump. Position filled: Trevor Steiner.

Former boys middle school coach Nick Turner is the new girls varsity head coach at CAL. Christian Academy-Louisville 2024/25 Kentucky High School Girls Basketball (12dt.com)

Hayley Hellyer is the new coach. Previously assistant girls basketball coach at Asbury University. Danville High School welcomes new head girls basketball coach | News expand (danvilleschools.net)

Former Fleming County great Morgan Jett is the new coach. Hired last week. Jett was an assistant for the University of the Cumberlands. She graduated in 2012 from Fleming County where she was an all-district basketball player. Fleming County Lady Panthers basketball welcomes new head coach | Ledger Independent – Maysville Online (maysville-online.com)

Former Lewis County boys assistant Bret Wampler is the new girls head basketball coach at the school. Lewis County 2024/25 Kentucky High School Girls Basketball (12dt.com)

Beau Menefee is back to coach the team after a season away. Job opening has been filled and it's a good hire. That's a former region coach of the year at Campbell County now back on the sidelines for the new Newport AD who also has big-time Campbell County connections.

I'm hearing that junior swing player Joslyn LaBordeaux Humphrey has moved from Boone County to Notre Dame. She averaged 12.4 points and 11.3 rebounds per game last season for Boone.

Just one man's opinion. Top 25 players. Alphabetical order. I'd love to get the opinion of others. Who else needs to be on the list? Who wants to rank them 1 through 10? Alyssa Arlinghaus, Holy Cross Catherine Buddenberg, Dixie Heights Amariana Cook, Newport Bella Crawford, Dixie Heights Jayda Dowell, Bellevue Caroline Eaglin, NewCath Addy Garrett, Ludlow Sophia Gibson, Notre Dame Marissa Green, Highlands Mya Holden, Lloyd Emma Holtzapfel, Notre Dame Lyric Hooper, Boone County Joslyn LaBordeaux Humphrey, Notre Dame Jaeyln Jones, Ryle Izelee Kerns, Conner Maya Lawrie, Notre Dame Saylor Macke, Highlands Sydni Massey, Bellevue Jayden McClain, Ryle Madison Wherry McFarland, NCC Aumani Nelson, Holy Cross Haylee Noel, Cooper Zene Thompson, Cooper India Tye, Holmes

It's former Bulldog Zuri Hill. She played for Holmes and Boone County. Hill was the seventh grade basketball coach at Holmes middle school last year.

It's Jeff Stowers. Rehired as head coach today per linknky.com

I love this decision. He probably said hey get back to me after our championship streak ends and your next guy doesn't work out.

I wonder why Kade Unseld didn't play.

The old-schoolers will remember this NBA great. Former 76ers star, former Chicago Bulls star, seven-time all-star. Played with Wilt Chamberlain and averaged nearly 20 points per game with the biggest ball hog before Michael Jordan. Before Bulls hall of famers Jordan, Scottie Pippen and Dennis Rodman there was Chet Walker, Bob Love, Jerry Sloan and Norm Van Lier, all on one team! Those old Bulls teams played something you might have once heard of: Defense. Dead at age 84. RIP Chet "The Jet".

Latin, nice. Time sure does fly, yep. I remember Jake as fresh faced and without a beard. Seemed real personable.

This is so cool.

After CovCath and before Bellarmine, Thelen played one season at Spring Hill College in Mobile Alabama and averaged 18.5 points and 7.5 rebounds while earning Southern States Conference Freshman of the Year honors. His ensuing basketball career and subsequent hiring at Georgia, UC and CovCath shows the fruits of lowering your sights after high school and not being full of ego while making a reasonable, calculated life decision. Kudos to Jake.

Cool. I found a roster of participants by class. Class of 2025: Kiyan Anthony, Cameron Boozer, Cayden Boozer, DeWayne Brown II, Chris Cenac Jr., AJ Dybantsa, Akai Fleming, Kingston Flemings, Jalen Haralson, Bryce James, JJ Mandaquit, Kayden Mingo, Koa Peat, Darryn Peterson, Jalen Reece and Jaden Toombs. Class of 2026: Davion Adkins, Kayden Allen, Alijah Arenas, Tajh Ariza, Junior County, Jason Crowe Jr., Anthony Felesi, Caleb Gaskins, Cameron Holmes, Caleb Holt, TAYLEN KINNEY, Brandon McCoy Jr., Dylan Mingo, Jalen Montonati, Adam Oumiddoch, Steven Reynolds, Deron Rippey Jr., Jordan Smith Jr., Tyran Stokes and Elijah Williams. Here's an alphabetical list with heights and the state they're from. Some Indiana and Ohio kids too. Davion Adkins Height: 6‐8 Current Age: 16 Hometown: Dallas, TX Kayden Allen Height: 6‐5 Current Age: 16 Hometown: Lilburn, GA Kiyan Anthony Height: 6‐5 Current Age: 17 Hometown: Middle Village, NY Alijah Arenas Height: 6‐5 Current Age: 17 Hometown: Los Angeles, CA Tajh Ariza Height: 6‐8 Current Age: 16 Hometown: Playa Del Rey, CA Cameron Boozer Height: 6‐9 Current Age: 16 Hometown: Miami, FL Cayden Boozer Height: 6‐3 Current Age: 16 Hometown: Miami, FL DeWayne Brown II Height: 6‐9 Current Age: 17 Hometown: Hoover, AL Chris Cenac Jr. Height: 6‐10 Current Age: 17 Hometown: New Orleans, LA Junior County Height: 6‐5 Current Age: 17 Hometown: Manti, UT Jason Crowe Jr. Height: 6‐2 Current Age: 15 Hometown: Lynwood, CA AJ Dybantsa Height: 6‐8 Current Age: 17 Hometown: Brockton, MA Anthony Felesi Height: 6‐5 Current Age: 16 Hometown: Orem, UT Akai Fleming Height: 6‐4 Current Age: 17 Hometown: Marietta, GA Kingston Flemings Height: 6‐3 Current Age:17 Hometown: San Antonio, TX Caleb Gaskins Height: 6‐7 Current Age: 15 Hometown: Melbourne, FL Jalen Haralson Height: 6‐7 Current Age: 17 Hometown: Anderson, IN Cam Holmes Height: 6‐5 Current Age: 16 Hometown: Goodyear, AZ Caleb Holt Height: 6‐5 Current Age: 16 Hometown: Huntsville, AL Bryce James Height: 6‐4 Current Age: 16 Hometown: Chatsworth, CA TAYLEN KINNEY HEIGHT: 6‐1 CURRENT AGE: 16 HOMETOWN: NEWPORT, KY JJ Mandaquit Height: 6‐1 Current Age: 17 Hometown: Hilo, HI Brandon McCoy Jr. Height: 6‐4 Current Age: 16 Hometown: Oakland, CA Dylan Mingo Height: 6‐4 Current Age: 15 Hometown: Farmingdale, NY Kayden Mingo Height: 6‐2 Current Age: 17 Hometown: Farmingdale, NY Jalen Montonati Height: 6‐7 Current Age: 17 Hometown: Owasso, OK Adam Oumiddoch Height: 6‐5 Current Age: 16 Hometown: Woodbridge, VA Koa Peat Height: 6‐8 Current Age: 17 Hometown: Chandler, AZ Darryn Peterson Height: 6‐5 Current Age: 17 Hometown: Canton, OH Jalen Reece Height: 6‐0 Current Age: 17 Hometown: Orlando, FL Steven Reynolds III Height: 6‐5 Current Age: 16 Hometown: South Bend, IN Deron Rippey Jr. Height: 6‐1 Current Age: 16 Hometown: Brooklyn, NY Jordan Smith Jr. Height: 6‐3 Current Age: 16 Hometown: Washington D.C. Tyran Stokes Height: 6‐7 Current Age: 16 Hometown: Louisville, KY Jaden Toombs Height: 6‐10 Current Age: 17 Hometown: Amarillo, TX Elijah Williams Height: 6‐6 Current Age: 16 Hometown: Phoenix, AZ

Rumor. Anybody?

Just speculating, guys. That is all. Thanks for setting me straight, especially those who did so politely without telling me what to do. Although I did notice all the people who liked the fact he went after me.

Here is my take: This is the second time in five years Ashland Blazer pays Third Region champion Owensboro in the first round of the tournament. Ashland lost to Covington Catholic 76-65 in last year's first round. The Tomcats advanced to the quarterfinals the year prior, losing to eventual champion Highlands. They were 33-0 the season before that when the 2020 Sweet 16 was cancelled due to the Covid pandemic. They beat Owensboro 59-50 in the first round of the 2019 tournament before getting bounced by Trinity in the quarterfinals. The Tomcats feature a pair of double-digit scorers: junior Zander Carter (22.3 ppg, 6 rpg) and senior Rheyce Deboard (17.3). They represent 53.5 percent of the offense. Senior Tucker Conway is a dangerous deep shooting threat, connecting on 45.9 percent from 3-point range (72-for-157). They helped the Tomcats persevere through a head coaching change made just before the start of the season that resulted in assistant Ryan Bonner taking over the team as acting head coach on short notice. They were 7-6 after the first 13 games and 15-5 after that. Owensboro was an uninspiring 10-6 on Jan. 13 because of injuries and player absences and an underwhelming 14-10 entering postseason play with a pair of losses to city rival Owensboro Catholic. The team was boosted by the addition of 6-foot-5 post player Ji Webb, who made his season debut Jan. 24. Since then, the Red Devils are 8-3 with victories over Owensboro Catholic in the district and regional finals for a 45th regional crown. Webb (10.7 ppg, 6.2 rpg) ranks third on the team in scoring and second in rebounding since his addition. Kenyatta Carbon leads the team with 22.1 ppg and 7.4 rpg. He's the school's second all-time leading scorer and is within spitting distance of the leader. Owensboro shoots decently from the field (48 percent) but does not hit its free throws enough (59.1 percent)

Here is my take: Frederick Douglass is in the Sweet 16 for the first time. Martin County is in for the second time but will be playing its first games. Martin County's first Sweet 16 appearance was wiped out in 2020 by the Covid pandemic, which caused the tournament to be cancelled that year. The Broncos are the hottest team still standing with 28 wins in a row. They were unstoppable after putting together a full squad following the addition of players from the state championship football team. Their two losses were to Lexington Catholic Nov. 30 and Great Crossing Dec. 10. Martin County, the surprise champion from the 15th Region, is probably the streakiest team still left. The Cardinals are on a five-game winning streak, which followed an eight-game losing streak, which came after a 17-game winning streak. Kai Simpson averages 16.7 ppg, Melo Boone 16 ppg for the Broncos. They also are 1-2 in rebounding. Aveion Chenualt (13.2 ppg) and Tylor Webb (11.4 ppg) also are regular double-digit scorers. Luke Hale leads Martin County with 20.7 ppg. Brayden McKenzie is next at 15.3, but there is a big drop-off to the next player, Jacob Sturgell, at 8.5. Sturgell leads the team with 6.1 rpg. The teams have similar shooting efficiencies, with Frederick Douglass holding a slim edge from the field and Martin County hitting slightly better from long range and the free throw line. Shooting percentages for Frederick Douglass....48.5% FG, 32.6% 3FG, 64.8% FT. Shooting percentages for Martin County.............46.2% FG, 34.6% 3FG, 68.5% FT The winner plays either Male or Breathitt County in Friday's quarterfinals.

Here is my take: Surprise, surprise. On both sides. Despite being the returning regional tournament champion, Jeffersontown entered the season in rebuilding mode while returning a pair of starters and looked to be behind several talented teams in the Sixth Region. The Chargers held an underwhelming spot at 10th in the final regional rankings. They had a record of 11-12 on Feb. 14 and were a .500 team at regular-season's end with a team scoring average of 51.6 ppg. They have not lost since Valentine's Day, going 6-0 and averaging 64.6 ppg, a scoring increase of 25 percent. Jeffersontown is balanced and unselfish on offense and inconsistent with flashes of brilliance on defense. Camron McDaniels (12.1 ppg) and Lukas McDaniels (10.5 ppg) lead six players who average 9 ppg or more. Brandon Gatewood (9.7 ppg), Genesis Nimely (9.4 ppg) and Rhys Taylor (9.1) are right behind them. Brenton Moore, averaging 9 ppg, has led the Chargers in scoring each of the last two times out while averaging 16 points, nearly double his season average. The McDaniels, Lukas (5.4 rpg) and Camron (5.3 rpg), are 1-2 in rebounding. Seven players shoot 50 percent or better from the field, helping the team shoot 52.3 percent overall. Upset-minded Woodford County outlasted a rugged Eighth Region field and won its first regional title since 1986 when the school was in the 11th Region. The Yellow Jackets started the season 5-9 with a five-game losing streak, but they have now won seven games in a row with this late-season push. Like Jeffersontown, they were lightly regarded coming into the postseason. But they shoot well, hitting 53.5 percent from the field, and feature the scoring of Jasper Johnson (20.9 ppg) who accounted for a whopping 25.8 percent of the team's point production. Now, one of these surprising teams is poised to punch an improbable ticket to the quarterfinals where either Elizabethtown or McCracken County will await the winner.

LYON COUNTY VS. NEWPORT SWEET 16 PREVIEW Lyon County (30-5) vs. Newport (28-6), 1:30 pm Thursday first round at Rupp Arena All eyes on Lyon County junior guard Travis Perry, who needs 21 points to become Kentucky's all-time leading scorer. Perry, who has scored fewer than 21 points just once this season, is averaging 32.2 ppg, second in the state. He has 4,317 career points. Leader Kelly Coleman scored 4,337 at Wayland from 1953-56. The high-scoring Lyons are much more than Perry, although he's clearly the engine that makes them go. Fellow juniors Brady Shoulders (18.1 ppg, 11.1 rpg) and Jack Reddick (19 ppg) have had some big games for the Lyons and practically everybody is efficient when they shoot. The Lyons are hitting 49 percent from the field, 38 percent from 3-point range and 71 percent from the free throw line. Bradin Nelson has averaged 6 ppg and 5.2 rpg and missed one free throw in 10 attempts since being ruled eligible four games ago, adding tough leadership as the only high-performing senior on the roster. The Lyons lead Kentucky in team scoring (83.9 ppg) and rank third in scoring margin (20.6 ppg). They rank 42nd in field goal shooting percentage (49.2). Comparatively, surprise Ninth Region champion Newport is 13th in scoring defense (50.6 ppg), 14th in scoring margin (13.5 ppg) and 15th in field goal percentage (51.3). The Wildcats are led by Marquez Miller (15.8 pg), Taylen Kinney (14 ppg), Jabari Covington (12.2 ppg) and top board man James Turner (6.6 rpg), all of whom rank in the top four in scoring and rebounding. Lyon County has won 16 consecutive games. Newport, making its first trip to the Sweet 16 since 2010, has won 12 games in a row. That's two hot teams with a lot at stake. The winner plays the George Rogers Clark-North Laurel winner in Friday's quarterfinals. Lyon County beat John Hardin 82-65 in last year's first round before getting eliminated by Covington Catholic 59-57 in the quarters. Lyon County and Newport have two common opponents this season: Covington Holy Cross and Harlan County. Lyon County beat Holy Cross by 16 (95-79) and Harlan County by three (76-73). Newport lost to Holy Cross by two (74-72) and beat Harlan County by 15 (73-58).

So, are you gonna congratulate him, too? Or do you only confess other people's sins and not you're own.