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 Kentucky High School Basketball Hall of Fame https://khsbhf.com/ seeks to recognize the value and
contributions of the men and women who played and coached the game. 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 Induction Celebration will be held on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at 7:30 P.M. in the Lexington Opera
House, Lexington, Kentucky. Ticket information will be available at a later date at https://khsbhf.com/.
For additional information, contact Stan Key, KHSBHF Board Member, stanrkey@gmail.com, 859-338-8112
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 for the Rebels in his senior year. Coach Feldhaus attended the University of Kentucky under 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, 4 Regional 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. Coach Feldhaus began
his career at Clinton County before moving on to Green County and then on to the Madison Central 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, now standing at over 750 wins late this season.
Coach Chrysti Noble – Rockcastle County High School Lady Rockets – 1985-2026
Coach Chrysti Noble has been a head coach for 36 years — all 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. 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 won a state championship in 2011, going 36-1. The
playing floor at The Rock Arena in Mount Vernon is named the Coach Chrysti Noble Court. Noble intends to
keep on coaching for as long as she can and hopes to bring the Lady Rockets back to the Girls’ Sweet 16. “I just
kind of pray about it to make sure it’s right to stay,” Noble said. “I love it. And I like to keep my connections
with my girls. I think that’s so important.”
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 Mr. Kentucky Basketball. He is one of just ten men to win a State Title, be named Mr. Kentucky
Basketball, and go on to play basketball for the University of Kentucky. Doyle played four years for 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; 637 rebounds; 358 free throws; 728
assists and the most three point field goals made 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 5 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 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 3 years, and Knott County High
School for 1 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 the oldest of three Tallent brothers who put Maytown High School on the Kentucky basketball
map. The talented “Tallent Trio”, 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 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
and Miller 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 3-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
