Owensboro High School 1945-1949 Playing for the Owensboro High "Red Devils" from 1945 through 1949, Cliff Hagan broke all his high school scoring records. With great quickness, strength and a picture-perfect hook shot, the 6"4" center led his '49 Red Devil Team to a State Championship win over … [Read more...] about Cliff Hagan
Campbellsville High School, Taylor County High School 1959-1963 From humble beginnings on a Taylor County tenant farm, Clem Haskins earned his way to basketball glory. With dignity and class throughout his life, Clem proved to be a true pioneer who – along the way - opened doors for others of … [Read more...] about Clem Haskins
McDowell High School 1975-1977 The first female high school superstar in the modern era of Kentucky High School Basketball was the high-scoring Geri Grigsby of the "McDowell High "Dare-Devils." From 1975 through 1977, Geri amassed a three-season total of 4,385 points on her way to earning 3 … [Read more...] about Geri Grigsby
Wayland High School 1952-1956 No legend looms larger in Kentucky High School sports than that of Kelly Coleman of the Wayland High "Wasps." Playing from 1952 through 1956, the colorful "King" Kelly amassed a staggering 4,337 career points and a senior season scoring an average of 46.8—all … [Read more...] about “King” Kelly Coleman
Harlan High School 1941-1945 Wallace "Wah-Wah" Jones is generally regarded as one of the greatest "all-around" athletes ever produced in Kentucky. Playing for the Harlan High "Green Dragons," Wallace proved to be an "All-State" performer in basketball, football and baseball. Scoring 2,398 … [Read more...] about Wallace “Wah-Wah” Jones
Allen County High School 1963-1967 From 1963 through 1967 Jim McDaniels played high school basketball for the Allen County Patriots. With little background or experience in the sport, Jim developed quickly under the guidance of friends and coaches. By the end of his high school years, the 7-foot … [Read more...] about Jim McDaniels
Louisville Male High School 1975-1976 No Kentucky High School player of the mid-1970's played with more athleticism and ability than the legendary Darrell Griffith of Louisville Male High. Known for his amazing jumping and dunking abilities, Darrell was both respected and feared by his opponents … [Read more...] about Darrel Griffith
Owensboro Apollo High School 1982-1986 From 1982 through 1986 no one in Kentucky played high school ball with more flair and athleticism than Rex Chapman of Owensboro Apollo High. Packing gymnasiums wherever his Eagles played, the Owensboro native excited the crowds with feats of athletic … [Read more...] about Rex Chapman
