Ballard High School 1973-1977 Playing on what many consider one of Kentucky’s greatest high school basketball teams, the Ballard Bruins, Jeff Lamp led them to the state championship in 1977. In the tournament, he would score 119 points, including 43 points in a spectacular final game performance. … [Read more...] about Jeff Lamp
Dunbar High School 1961-1964 George Wilson was at the "center" of Hall of Fame Coach S. T. Roach’s greatest Dunbar teams. A ferocious competitor at 6'4", he battled against Hall of Fame great Wes Unseld in the final game of the 1963 Sweet 16 and was runner-up to Unseld in the 1964 Mr. Basketball … [Read more...] about George Wilson
Princeton Dotson High School 1960-1963 Dwight was a catalyst for highly successful Princeton Dotson teams from 1960-1963. A great rebounder and defender, he led Dotson to the state tournament in 1963 which was the last year of the school before consolidation. He made the all-state tournament team … [Read more...] about Dwight Smith
Hazard High School 1964-1967 This "Bulldog" guard whose skill set was phenomenal helped lead Hazard to three consecutive Sweet 16 appearances in 1964, 1965, and 1966. He was named all-state in 1965, 1966, and 1967 as well as selected to the all-state tournament team in 1964 as a freshman. Jim Rose … [Read more...] about Jim Rose
William Grant High School 1956-1959 At 6'2", he could and did play every position on the floor. Tom averaged 32 points per game both his junior and senior years leading his team to consecutive state tournament appearances. He had a stellar performance in the 1959 state tournament game versus Olive … [Read more...] about Tom Thacker
Earlington High School 1953-1958 A 6'8" center, Harry Todd led his team to the 1956 state tournament where he made the all-state tournament team as a sophomore. As a senior, he averaged 30 points and 20 rebounds. He received first team all-state honors in 1956, 1957, and 1958. He was one of the … [Read more...] about Harry Todd
Russell County High School 1953-1958 Ralph averaged 34 points, 20 rebounds, and 8 blocked shots a game during his senior season in 1958. He started his career as a tall, thin, awkward young player, but would become a high school all-American. He was selected to the all-state teams in 1957 and 1958 … [Read more...] about Ralph Richardson
Butler High School 1972-1976 Valerie was recognized as an All-State performer in 1975 and 1976 and helped bring a measure of success that continues today for the Butler Bears. She amassed statistics that still remain at the top of the KHSAA record books. In state tournament play, she had 24 … [Read more...] about Valerie Owens Combs
