Found 167 Matching Inductees
Sacred Heart Academy
1976
An innovator, trailblazer, leader, pioneer, and mentor have been some of the words used to describe Coach Daugherty’s efforts in the promotion of girls athletics. Coaching basketball for over 40 years, she was coaching basketball long before it came back on the KHSAA scene in 1975. She was recognized as Coach of the Year in 1976, the same year her Sacred Heart Academy team won the state championship. Bunny was also the founder of the very prestigious LIT tournament which recognizes and brings in some of the best basketball team talent in the state.
Horse Cave High School
Carl Helem led Horse Cave High School to two consecutive state KHSAL (Kentucky High School Athletic League) championships in 1944 and 1945. He was name state tournament MVP in 1945. The “Terrific Twosome” of Carl Helem and Clarence Wilson powered Horse Cave into legendary status. Carl continued his career at Tennessee State University. His post-college days were spent entertaining America as part of the world famous Harlem Globetrotters. Carl Helem was presented a Globetrotter Legends ring in 1999.
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 ultimate team player who enhanced her teammates with her exceptional all-around game and leadership. She set a Sweet 16 performance standard for all to aspire.
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 seasons gathered numerous honors and awards. She was the Region 1 Player of the Year in 1983 and 1984, made All-State Tournament Team in 1983 and 1984 and was MVP of the 1984 State Tournament. Carol led the Lady Marshals in rebounding in 1983 and 1984, scored 1,564 points in her career and was named a National High School Girls Basketball All-American in 1984. She went on to play for Paducah Community College making All-Conference teams in 1985 and 1986. She was 1986 PCC Most Valuable Player.
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 Tournament in his junior year. Charles was the leading scorer in the fifth region in his junior and senior year and was named to the 1961 All-State Team. He was nominated as a High School All-American and named to the Kentucky All-Stars where he was selected “Star of Stars” in both games vs. Indiana. After graduating from high school in 1962, college offers poured in, including one to become the first African American recruited to play basketball at the University of Louisville and Vanderbilt University. Charles opted to go to Oklahoma City University to play for legendary Coach Abe Lemons.
Shelby County High School
1976-1979
A body that looked like it was chiseled out of granite, at 6’6” and 215 pounds, Charles’ physical stature was part of his success. He was a natural with a lot of talent, but his focus was always on the “team”. Leading the Shelby County Rockets to the 1978 state title, he will always be remembered for his late game heroics by making a last second shot in the championship game. What a great time for Charles as he had 82 points and 30 rebounds for the week of tournament play! He was named 1st team All-State in 1978 and 1979 and was selected to the All-State Tournament Team in 1978. Charles went on to a successful playing career at the University of Kentucky.
Harlan High School
1991-1995
The leading scorer in Harlan High School history, Charles Thomas, three time all-stater, brought back memories of former Harlan High School greats. Charles led the Green Dragons to a number one state ranking and Sweet 16 appearance in 1995. He was named to the All-State tournament team and solidified his high school career by winning the prestigious Mr. Basketball honor his senior year. The University of Minnesota signed Charles to a basketball scholarship where he continued his career.
Flap Gap High School
1952-1957
Known as ‘The Horse’ for his formidable size, and physical play, Charlie Osborne is another one of the great basketball players from the mountains of Kentucky. He scored 3,647 career points and remains 2nd all-time in the record books. Known for his inside play and uncanny ability to score in traffic, his 85% free throw shooting accuracy added to his scoring proficiency. He led the Flat Gap Greyhounds to 60 victories over the 1956 and 1957 seasons while garnering All-State honors.
Mason County High School
2002-2004
Scoring 252 points in 10 state tournament games, 2003 and 2004, and maintaining a record made 17 three-pointers in the 2003 state tournament has kept Chris at the top of the record books. Helping his Royals to the KHSAA State Championship in 2003, he was also named the tournament Most Valuable Player. Scoring 2763 points in his high school career, Chris was named Kentucky Mr. Basketball in 2004. He also received accolades as the Gatorade Player of the Year, and Associated Press Player of the Year. All-State Tournament Team 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Louisville Ballard High School
Chris Renner coached high school basketball in Kentucky for 27 years, including 24 years as the boys’ head coach at Louisville Ballard High school. He coached the girls’ team at Southeast Christian for two years and the boys’ team at Waggener one season before going to Ballard. He compiled a won-loss record of 703-186. His Bruins won nine seventh region titles and reached the KHSAA Sweet 16 tournament’s championship game five times, winning the grand title 1999. He was the seventh coach in state history to reach 700 wins and only the third from Louisville, joining Dale Mabrey of Pleasure Ridge Park and the late William Kean of Louisville Central. Coach Renner retired after the 2021-22 basketball season.