The Kentucky High School Basketball Hall of Fame (KHSBHF) is honored to announce its 2026 Class of Inductees. These 12 inductees represent the great wealth of achievement by players and coaches in the sport of high school basketball over the years.
This year’s class will bring the number of inductees to 203 individuals since its inception in 2012. Induction into the KHSBHF is based on accomplishments and contributions made by players and coaches to Kentucky High School Basketball.
The Hall of Fame is dedicated to promoting and educating the public about the culture, tradition and rich heritage of Kentucky High School Basketball.
The 2026 class of the Kentucky High School Basketball Hall of Fame is extraordinary! After examining the 2026 Inductees, it is evident that basketball royalty is represented from top to bottom in this 12-person class. There are strong family ties, great scoring acuity, championship bloodlines, and post-high school careers that are impressive.
The Induction Celebration will be held on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at 7:00 P.M. in the Lexington Opera House on Broadway, Lexington, Kentucky. Sponsored by: Community Trust BankTickets may be purchased HERE.
For additional information, contact Ken Trivette, KHSBHF Board Chair, ktkabc@msn.com, (859) 533-6553, Stan Key, KHSBHF Board Member, stanrkey@gmail.com, (859) 338-8112, or Kathy Johnston, KHSBHF Board Member, lexingtonkathy@aol.com.
KHSBHF 2026 Inductees’ Bios
COACHES
Coach Allen Feldhaus, Sr. – Mason County High School Royals – 1963-1991
Coach Allen Feldhaus, Sr. attended Boone County High School, where he was an all-state pick in basketball, scoring 624 points for the Rebels in his senior year. Coach Feldhaus attended the University of Kentucky, playing for Coach Adolph Rupp, scoring 299 points and 320 rebounds as a Wildcat. Feldhaus began his coaching career at Russell County before turning Mascon County High School into a regional powerhouse, compiling a 512-210 record in 27 years. Under Feldhaus, the Royals collected 10 District titles, four Region championships and a State runner-up in 1981. Coach Feldhaus was named Kentucky Coach of The Year three times.
Coach Allen Feldhaus, Jr. – Madison Central High School Indians – 1986-2026
Coach Allen Feldhaus Jr. played under his father for the Mason County Royals and was part of the 1981 state tournament team. In his playing days, Feldhaus Jr. scored 1,234 points and was part of the first team in school history to make the state tournament in 1981. He went on to play at Eastern Kentucky University. Coach Feldhaus began his career at Clinton County High School before moving on to Green County High School and then on to the Madison Central High School Indians in Richmond. Allen Jr. is one of the state’s most successful high school coaches, winning the 2013 state championship and leading the Indians to four 11th Region titles. He was honored as the Courier-Journal Coach of the Year in 2012 and 2013. Feldhaus Jr. earned his 700th career win with an 88-81 victory over Christian County in 2023 and had over 750 wins late into the 2025-26 season.
Coach Chrysti Noble – Rockcastle County High School Lady Rockets – 1985-2026
Coach Chrysti Noble will be entering her 36th season as a head coach for the Rockcastle County High School Lady Rockets and ranks seventh on the Kentucky High School Athletic Association’s all-time girls’ basketball coaching wins list with 675 wins. Coach Noble is the seventh girls’ coach to top 600 career wins and only the third female coach to do it. Under Coach Noble, the Lady Rockets have won 17 District Titles, seven Region Titles, and a State Championship in 2011, going 36-1. Some of Noble’s recognitions over the years include John R Wooden Legacy Award 2025, KABC Court Of Honors 2017, 12th Region Hall of Fame, Courier Journal Coach of the Year 2005 and 2011, Lexington Herald-Leader Coach of the Year 2011, and KABC Coach of the Year 2003 and 2013. She coached the Kentucky All Star Team in 2005. The playing floor at The Rock Arena in Mount Vernon is named the Coach Chrysti Noble Court.
PLAYERS
Pat Doyle – North Marshall High School Jets – 1959
Pat Doyle played basketball for the Jets of North Marshall High School, graduating in 1959. Known for his intensity and competitive spirit, Doyle – a 6-1 forward – was a driving force for the Jets in the magical season of ’59, with a 35-1 record. Doyle helped North Marshall claim the state championship in 1959 and was later named Kentucky’s Mr. Basketball. He is one of just 10 men to win a State Title, be named Kentucky’s Mr. Basketball, and go on to play basketball for the University of Kentucky. Doyle played for four years under Coach Rupp and the Wildcats and graduated with a degree from the University of Kentucky.
Anthony Epps – Marion County High School Knights – 1993
Anthony Epps was a four-year starter for the Marion County High School Knights. In his final two seasons, he led the Knights to a 66-5 record, the 1993 LIT championship, back-to-back district championships, and the school’s first-ever pair of region titles. In 1993, Epps helped Marion County become the first 5th Region basketball team to win a KHSAA State title. He was named to the All-State team and All-State Tournament team. During his career at Marion County, Anthony scored 2,044 points, had 637 rebounds, made 358 free throws, had 728 assists, and scored the most three-point field goals with 260. Epps played at the University of Kentucky, where he helped lead the Wildcats to the 1996 NCAA National Championship.
Makayla Epps – Marion County High School Lady Knights – 2013
Makayla Epps attended Marion County High School where she played varsity basketball under her father, Anthony Epps, who served as the team’s assistant coach. Epps amassed impressive career statistics for the Lady Knights. Her senior year was particularly dominant, contributing to her recognition as the Gatorade Kentucky Girls Basketball Player of the Year and Kentucky Miss Basketball. The Lady Knights achieved four consecutive 5th Region championships and three appearances in the Sweet 16 Final Four. The pinnacle came in her senior season, when the team went undefeated and won the 2013 state championship, with Epps earning tournament MVP honors. Epps was highly recruited, receiving offers from multiple top programs, and committed to the University of Kentucky, becoming a key signee for the Wildcats. She was drafted in the 2017 WNBA draft, where she last played for the Chicago Sky.
Tony Kimbro – Seneca High School Redskins – 1985
The pride of the Seneca High School Redskins in the 1980’s, Tony Kimbro was Kentucky’s Mr. Basketball in 1985 and was widely considered one of the top five players in the country. Among his many accomplishments in high school was his selection for the McDonald’s All-American Team, Parade All-American First & Second Teams, USA Today’s All-USA First Team and the All-state Team three consecutive years. He was honored to have his #44 jersey retired at Seneca in 2019. Kimbro was the sixth man on the University of Louisville’s 1986 NCAA championship team.
Noel “Tick” Rogers – Hart County High School Raiders – 1992
A basketball standout for the Hart County High School Raiders, Tick Rogers earned the title of Kentucky’s Mr. Basketball. Tick’s career began in 1988 as he played on both the freshman and junior varsity teams. Halfway through that season, he was moved to the varsity level where he stayed for the remainder of his high school career. Tick was a two-time All-State player for the Raiders and led the team to 24 wins in 1992. He is the all-time Hart County scoring leader with 2,648 points, along with being the career leader in assists, steals, rebounds and games played. Rogers went on to play on the collegiate level with the University of Louisville. After college, Tick attended training camp with the Chicago Bulls and played basketball in Europe for a total of 13 years.
Herbie Stamper – Hindman High School Yellow Jackets / Knott County High School Patriots – 1974
A native of Brinkley, Ky., Herbie Stamper attended Hindman High School for three years, and Knott County High School for one year, scoring over 2,100 points for the Yellow Jackets and Patriots combined. Stamper led the Knott County Patriots to their first Sweet 16 appearance and averaged 27 points a game as a senior. He was named Courier-Journal first-team All-State during his senior year with the Patriots. Stamper played basketball for Morehead State from 1975-79, where he is a member of the elite 2,000-point club and earned All-Ohio Valley Conference honors on three occasions. Stamper later returned to his high school where he coached the Knott County Central Girls Basketball team.
Bob Tallent – Maytown High School Wildcats – 1964
Bob Tallent is one of the four Tallent brothers who put Maytown High School on the Kentucky basketball map. The talented brothers (Bill, Bob, Mike and Pat) were All-State performers. Bob scored over 2,300 points over a four-year career and averaged 40 points per game during his senior year. He was named to the 1964 Courier Journal All-State and Parade All-American Teams. He was awarded a basketball scholarship to the University of Kentucky becoming the “sixth man” on the 1966 Rupp’s Runts squad that made a national championship run. Bob transferred to George Washington University for his junior year and was the third leading scorer in the nation during his senior year.
Fred Tisdale – Logan County High School Cougars – 1984
Fred Tisdale led the Logan County Cougars to the 1984 state boys’ basketball championship and was named to the All-State Tournament team that year. For the tournament, Tisdale scored 103 points in four games, averaging 25.7 points a game. He was runner-up for Kentucky’s Mr. Basketball to Henry Clay’s Steve Miller. That didn’t bother Tisdale because he earned an honor that he seemed to cherish more when he was chosen as the Most Valuable Player of the 1984 State Tournament. He was a member of the Kentucky All-Stars who played against Indiana. For his Auburn and Logan teams, Tisdale scored 2,223 points, led the team in field goal percentage (62.9) and rebounding (11) helping his Auburn and Logan teams to a 107-22 record. He was named one of the 50 greatest players in state tournament history and was First Team All-State three consecutive years. Tisdale went on to play for Coach Clem Haskins’ Western Kentucky University teams.
Rebecca Greenwell Wathen – Owensboro Catholic High School Aces – 2013
Rebecca Greenwell Wathen attended Owensboro Catholic High School, where she was named to the Academic All-State team and set numerous school records. In her senior season, Greenwell Wathen hit 17 three-pointers against Whitesville Trinity, breaking a national high school girls’ basketball record. Her high school career was marked by two stints with the USA 16 and USA 17 national teams, with whom she won two gold medals. Greenwell Wathen chose to play basketball at Duke University. She was named to the 2015-16 All-ACC second team after her sophomore year. During her junior season, she received ESPN W’s National Player of the Week honor. She was drafted by the Washington Mystics in the 2018 WNBA draft and is currently working with the Atlanta Hawks in basketball development.
