Jerry Eaves – Region 7 Louisville Ballard High School Jerry Eaves, a 6’4” point guard, is one of the few Kentuckians to ever play on both a state championship team , Ballard High School 1977, and a national championship team, University of Louisville 1980. He was a two time Courier Journal … [Read more...] about Jerry Eaves
A’dia Mathies – Region 6 Louisville Iroquois High School A’dia Mathies finished her Louisville Iroquois High School career as the school’s most decorated player. A’dia was a varsity starter beginning in the sixth grade. Mathies totaled 3,113 points and 2, 583 rebounds in her high school … [Read more...] about A’dia Mathies
Patty Jo Hedges-Ward – Region 6 Louisville Western High School Patty Jo Hedges-Ward was one of the most dynamic point guards to play basketball in the state of Kentucky. She was a fan favorite with her speed and incredible ball handling ability. Hedges-Ward was an All-State selection in 1979 … [Read more...] about Patty Jo Hedges – Ward
Ervin Stepp – Region 15 Phelps High School During Ervin Stepp’s junior season in 1979 at Phelps High School, he averaged 47 points, eleven rebounds and five assists per game. His points per game average led the nation and broke the state record previously held by King Kelly Coleman. He … [Read more...] about Ervin Stepp
Brigette Combs – Region 14 Whitesburg High School Brigette Combs led Whitesburg High School to three consecutive KHSAA Sweet Sixteen appearances. In 1983, during her senior season, she averaged 27 points and 14 rebounds per game and was named Kentucky Miss Basketball. During a standout … [Read more...] about Brigette Combs
Ronnie Daniel – Region 7 Louisville Shawnee High School Ronnie Daniel was the floor general who orchestrated the1973 Shawnee High School Indians run to the Kentucky high school basketball Sweet 16 championship. He was selected to the All-State Tournament Team and Courier Journal All-State … [Read more...] about Ronnie Daniel
Greg Smith – Region 2 Princeton Dotson High School / Caldwell County High School Greg began his basketball career at Princeton Dotson High School along with his brother Dwight. They would lead Dotson to the Sweet 16 in 1964. Brother Dwight moved on to Western Kentucky University while Greg’s … [Read more...] about Greg Smith
Charles Hunter – Region 5 Glasgow Ralph Bunche High School Charles Hunter earned the nickname “Big Game” at Oklahoma University, but he was a “big game” player from the beginning. He led Glasgow Ralph Bunche High School to the fifth region championship and a trip to the Sweet 16 State … [Read more...] about Charles Hunter
