Clay County High School 1984-1989 Added to the long list of outstanding eastern Kentucky sharpshooters and high-scorers is the name of Clay County High's Richie Farmer. Playing for the Tigers from 1984 through 1988, Richie let his teams to an incredible 3 State Tournament Title Games during his … [Read more...] about Richie Farmer
Jerry Thruston
Owensboro High School 1969-1972 Jerry led the Owensboro Red Devils to a KHSAA State Championship in 1972. Named to the KHSAA All-Tournament teams of 1971 and 1972, he was also given the honor of being named Kentucky’s Mr. Basketball in 1972. Jerry, known for his athleticism and versatile game, … [Read more...] about Jerry Thruston
Ukari Figgs
Scott County High School 1991-1995 Named Miss Kentucky Basketball in 1995, Ukari was also named All-State in 1994 and 1995. She was named the Most Valuable Player of the '95 KHSAA State Tournament which her Scott County Cardinals won. Her thirty-three (33) assists for the '95 tournament (11 in one … [Read more...] about Ukari Figgs
Dickie Prater
Pikeville High School 1946-1950 One of the greatest shooters ever to come out of the mountains, Dickie Prater led the Pikeville Panthers to consecutive KHSAA state tournament appearances in 1949 and 1950.He scored over 2,000 career points, averaging 29 points per game his senior year. He was … [Read more...] about Dickie Prater
Donnis Butcher
Meade Memorial High School 1951-1955 Donnis Butcher was 6'3" guard who had an unbelievable competitive spirit. His all-around basketball skills created tremendous matchup problems for his opponents. He led his 1955 Meade Memorial team to a 32-0 record before the streak came to an end. That same … [Read more...] about Donnis Butcher
Gene Rhodes
Male High School 1944-1946 Gene Rhodes set the standard to follow for future Male High School guards. He was a tenacious, aggressive, tough player who exuded leadership skills. Rhodes was a first team all-state player in 1945 and 1946. He helped his team secure Sweet 16 appearances in 1944, 1945, … [Read more...] about Gene Rhodes
Carly Ormerod
Sacred Heart Academy 2002-2005 Carly Ormerod is in a select group of players who have twice won MVP honors at the state tournament and three consecutive state championships. She was named first team all-state in 2003, 2004, and 2005 and was selected Kentucky Miss Basketball in 2005. Carly was the … [Read more...] about Carly Ormerod
Billy Hicks
Scott County High School 1998-2007 Coach Billy Hicks is the winningest coach in Kentucky high school basketball history with over 1000 wins and his teams reached the State Championship game seven times. This achievement has never before been recorded in Kentucky Basketball History. He has won 11 … [Read more...] about Billy Hicks