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North Hardin High School 1982 In 1981, his junior year, 6′ 10″ Brett Burrow led the North Hardin Trojans to their first regional title under Hall of Fame Coach Ron Bevars. The following year, they won the prestigious Louisville Invitational and Ashland Invitational Tournaments and were within a … [Read more...] about Brett Burrow

University Heights Academy 1994 Greg Buckner played on two state championship teams during his career at University Heights Academy, the Sweet 16 in 1992 and the All-A State Tournament in 1991. His all-around game was extraordinary, and its application was magical. Greg averaged 22 points per … [Read more...] about Greg Buckner

West Carter High School 1978-2003   In 1979, John “Hop” Brown was hired as head coach of the West Carter High School Comets. He led the Comets in establishing a Kentucky high school basketball powerhouse, winning 514 games, six regional titles, and a Sweet 16 State Championship in … [Read more...] about Coach John “Hop” Brown

Dunbar High School / 1959 Julius Berry was a superstar for Lexington Dunbar High School when in 1957, after segregation, his team became eligible to play in the Kentucky High School Athletic Association. He led Dunbar to two Sweet 16 tournaments in 1958 and 1959 and was selected to the All-State … [Read more...] about Julius Berry

Tates Creek High School 1972-1999 In 1972, Coach Nolan Barger began his 28-year career at Lexington’s Tates Creek High School. He became known as the “Giant Killer” for his tournament wins over some of the state’s greatest teams. In arguably the state’s toughest district, Lexington’s 43rd, … [Read more...] about Coach Nolan Barger