Pikeville High School 1943-1960 One of Kentucky’s most innovative basketball coaches, Coach Trivette developed a full court pressing defense in the early 1950’s that made defense an offensive weapon. He started the East-West All-Star game in Pikeville, Kentucky, in 1949 which was the first … [Read more...] about John Bill Trivette
Lillie Mason
Olmstead High School 1977-1981 Lillie averaged 34 points and 15 rebounds as a senior at Olmstead High School. She scored over 2,500 points while shooting 67% from the field and 84% from the free throw line. She was named to the All-State team in 1980 and 1981, as well as to the Parade and Converse … [Read more...] about Lillie Mason
Jermaine Brown
Fairdale High School 1987-1991 Jermaine’s outstanding play was a key factor in bringing KHSAA Championships to Fairdale High School in 1990 and 1991. He was also named first team All-State in 1990 and 1991. During his junior and senior seasons, Jermaine was named the KHSAA Sweet 16 Most Valuable … [Read more...] about Jermaine Brown
Winston Bennett
Male High School 1979-1983 Winston was one of the most powerful and physical athletes to ever play high school basketball in Kentucky. A fierce competitor, his rebounding and defense were equal to his outstanding offensive skills. He was named All-State in 1981, 1982, and 1983. In 1983 he was … [Read more...] about Winston Bennett
Jeff Mullins
Lafeyette High School 1956-1960 In the legendary history of Lafayette High School basketball, Jeff Mullins is recognized as one of its greatest players. He was an All-State performer in 1959 and 1960 and is considered one of the “purest” shooters in Kentucky basketball history. He was named Mr. … [Read more...] about Jeff Mullins
Bobby Rascoe
Daviess County High School 1954-1958 Bobby was named to the KHSAA All-Tournament team in 1957 and 1958. He also received recognition as a High School All-American in 1958. Scoring 103 points in the 1958 state tournament makes Bobby among the great scoring leaders in Sweet 16 history. He also … [Read more...] about Bobby Rascoe
John Pelphrey
Paintsville High School 1983-1987 John Pelphrey led the Paintsville Tigers to Sweet 16 appearances in 1985, 1986, and 1987. He scored 2,497 career points and garnered 1318 rebounds. For his efforts, he was named All-State his sophomore through senior years. He was named Mr. Kentucky Basketball as … [Read more...] about John Pelphrey
Jimmy Dan Conner
Anderson County High School 1967-1971 Jimmy Dan was named Mr. Kentucky Basketball in 1971 while also receiving Parade All-American honors that same year. He was named first team All-State in both 1970 and 1971. While leading the Anderson County Bearcats to a runner-up finish in the 1971 Sweet 16 … [Read more...] about Jimmy Dan Conner