Bowling Green High School 1970 — 2001 Coach Ernon Simpson had one of the most incredible coaching careers on record in Kentucky high school hoops history. He coached at Lincoln Institute, Union County, Ashland Paul Blazer, Lyon County and Bowling Green High Schools winning 559 games. His teams … [Read more...] about Ernon Simpson
Central Hardin High School 1985 — 2009 Central Hardin High Schoo! basketball coach Terry Buckles posted a record of 548 — 171 over a 24 year career, His teams won six regional championships and the 1996 Bruins were Sweet 16 runner-ups. He was named 5″ Region Coach of the Year six times. Coach … [Read more...] about Terry Buckles
Carol Parker – Region 1 Marshall County High School A graduate of Marshall County High School, Carol was Kentucky’s Miss Basketball in 1984, leading the Lady Marshals to an undefeated championship season. She also played on the 1982 state championship team and in three … [Read more...] about Carol Parker
Wayne Golden – Region 6 Louisville Shawnee High School The 1973 Kentucky high school basketball season was dominated by the Shawnee Indians with a 34-2 record and a Sweet 16 championship. The Indians went on the war path early and never let up with warrior guards Wayne Golden and … [Read more...] about Wayne Golden
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
