Found 167 Matching Inductees
Caverna High School
1967
Clarence Glover was a sleeping giant who rose out of the Western Kentucky farmlands to dominate the 5th region in the 1966 and 1967 seasons. At 6’8”, Clarence was a mobile athletic force on the court. He led the Caverna Colonels to consecutive 5th region title games in both 1966 and 1967 only to be denied state tournament berths in close game losses. A two time All-State selection, Clarence would further his career at WKU where his Hilltopper teams became legendary, reaching the NCAA Final Four in 1971.
Horse Cave High School
1945
Clarence Wilson was a premier player in the Kentucky Athletic League rom 1942-1945, leading Horse Cave to a 65-1 record and two state titles. The Tigers under the tutelage of Coach Stone Thomas were also national runner-ups 1945. Clarence would go on to a distinguished career at Tennessee A/I before choosing to become a member of the Harlem Globetrotters, choosing basketball over baseball for his professional career. He was a Globetrotter from 1949-1964, the longest tenure of any Trotter of his time. Clarence Wilson and the Horse Cave Tigers story would require a movie to accurately depict their greatness. A Kentucky “treasure”, the Hall of Fame welcomes to your new team!
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 his race. Playing first for Campbellsville Durham in ’59 through ’61, Clem “The Gem” made the decision to transfer to all-white Taylor County High for his Junior and Senior seasons. Here, the big, quick, sharp-shooting guard led his team to the 1963 State ‘Sweet Sixteen” one generally regarded as an important pivotal point in our high school sport’s history. While at Taylor County, Clem earned “All-State” and “All-American” honors.
Following high school, Clem and Dwight Smith became the first two black players to don the “Hilltopper” jerseys of Western Kentucky. An outstanding professional career followed.
Warren Central High School
1979-1983
Playing for the Warren Central High Dragons from 1979 through 1983, Clemette Haskins proved to be one of the most versatile and talented athletes to ever grace the courts of the Commonwealth.
Her accumulated totals of 2,856 points, 1,731 rebounds, 857 assists and 533 steals proved her skills as both an individual and team player and earned Clemette many honors including “Kentucky Athlete of the Year” and Kentucky’s Miss Basketball” in 1983.
In this same 1983 season, she led her “Dragons” to a State Championship followed by being named as a “Kodak All-American.”
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 Lexington Lafayette.
His title-game performance – including 41 points – is still regarded as one of the “Sweet Sixteen’s” greatest all-around performances.
Three times named as “First-Team All-State,” Cliff would go on to win an NCAA championship, an NBA Championship and then served as Athletics Director at his Alma-Mater – the University of Kentucky.
Louisville Southern High School
1976-1995
Coach Bill Brown was Kentucky Coach of the Year in 1987 when his Louisville Southern Trojans won Sweet 16 State Championship. His teams would win 447 games while losing only 116, and 84% winning percentage. Coach Brown’s teams won 20 or more games for 13 consecutive seasons from 1981-1993. They were district champions 14 times, regional winners 10 times, and captured the ultimate prize in 1987. He is a Louisville legend known not only for his coaching skills but for his professionalism and personality. Coach Bill Brown joins his 1989 Miss Basketball Player, Lisa Harrison, in the Kentucky High School Basketball Hall of Fame. He is now a member of the legendary Hall of Fame coaching staff.
Henderson County High School
Coach Haile began his basketball exploits at Henderson County as a player and would later return home to coach the Lady Colonels. His teams have amassed 36 winning seasons, 24 district championships, 18 regional titles, five final four appearances, 4 elite 8 appearances and 1999 Ky All Stars head coach over his 36 year career. Coach Haile’s remarkable record of 793-235 ranks him 3rd in the state for wins in Kentucky girls basketball.
Christian County High School
Lyle Dunbar coached at four schools before ending his career at Christian County. Over a 33 year career his teams won 628 games and six regional championships. The 1978 Colonels would reach the Sweet 16 semi-finals. Coach Dunbar was a gentleman coach whose career was exemplary in every way.
Owensboro Senior High School
Coach Embry would have a Hall of Fame resume as a player at Owensboro High School being chosen to the All-State Teams of 1960 and 1961 and Mr. Basketball in 1961. However, the best was yet to come. He began his coaching career at Davies County High School but would soon move over to his alma mater, Owensboro Senior High School as leader of the Red Devils. His teams won 558 games including eight regional titles.
Louisville Central High School
Coach Graves excelled as a player participating on two Central teams (1955-1956) that won state and national titles in the KHSAL (Kentucky High School Athletic League) before integration in 1957. His coaching career at Central would even surpass his playing days. Robert Graves Central teams won 445 games while losing only 116 (82%). The Yellow Jackets under his tutelage also won two state titles in 1967 and 1974. He was named Coach of the Year in 1969 and 1974.