Over the years. Who's the Top high school player from each of Ky's 16 regions ?
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In the 3rd Region I would say Rex Chapman or Butch Beard.
16th Region, Larry Conley....OJ Mayo. Gosh, hard to use both of those names on the same list.
Good Topic...
Here's a few 12th Region names:
Reggie Hanson from Pulaski Co.
Kenny Davis from Wayne Co. (was on '72 Olympic team)
Leonard Coulter from Danville who starred at Morehead St. in the early 70s
Too many really good players to name, but I can't think of any all time elites. Maybe someone else can help me out.
Here's a few 12th Region names:
Reggie Hanson from Pulaski Co.
Kenny Davis from Wayne Co. (was on '72 Olympic team)
Leonard Coulter from Danville who starred at Morehead St. in the early 70s
Too many really good players to name, but I can't think of any all time elites. Maybe someone else can help me out.
Use Larry. OJ played at Rose Hill for a couple of years, and then left before finishing HS.
Is there anybody better than Jim McDaniels at Allen Co. In the 5th region?
Gotta be Rex in the modern era, but Patrick Sparks was pretty ridiculous in high school. 3rd Region's answer to Steve Nash.
A lot of people prolly don't know Joe Fulks invented the jump shot, I saw him when he was at the Kentucky state penitentiary while he was over the recreation department.
Who is Darrell Griffin? Sheesh...
Anyway, Bender, Farley Bush and Spillman have no business on that list.
1a. Darrell GriffITH
1b. Wes Unseld
3. Allan Houston
Good topic. Not the biggest expert on this sort of thing, so I have nothing to add myself. But here's a summary of what everyone's come up with so far, I think. (Feel free to amend. I'm not sure why 6th and 7th regions are combined above.) Still missing a few nominees for five of the regions.
1. Joe Fulks, Dan Langhi
2. Frank Ramsey
3. Rex Chapman, Butch Beard, Corky Withrow, Patrick Sparks
4.
5. Jim McDaniels, Clem Haskins
6 and 7. Darrell Griffith, Allan Houston, Wes Unseld, Tony Williams, Charlie Taylor, Brandon Bender, Paul Yaden, Dujan Wheat, Q, Terrance Farle
8.
9. Dave Cowens
10.
11.
12. Reggie Hanson, Kenny Davis, Leonard Coulter
13. Frank Selvey
14.
15. Kelly Coleman
16. Larry Conley, OJ Mayo
1. Joe Fulks, Dan Langhi
2. Frank Ramsey
3. Rex Chapman, Butch Beard, Corky Withrow, Patrick Sparks
4.
5. Jim McDaniels, Clem Haskins
6 and 7. Darrell Griffith, Allan Houston, Wes Unseld, Tony Williams, Charlie Taylor, Brandon Bender, Paul Yaden, Dujan Wheat, Q, Terrance Farle
8.
9. Dave Cowens
10.
11.
12. Reggie Hanson, Kenny Davis, Leonard Coulter
13. Frank Selvey
14.
15. Kelly Coleman
16. Larry Conley, OJ Mayo
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I think that would be the 4th region.but agree as to the player.Jerry Dunn is worth a mention,going way back Harry Sadler(who might have been the first player in Kentucky to shoot the jump shot.)
Definitely older, but I cannot believe Cliff Hagan hasn't been mentioned yet re: 3rd region.
Totally forgot about Unseld. Great call. Personally, I leave Houston off just because he spurned the Cards. My list is a bit biased with all UofL players.
13th Region. I have one that few may know but this guy was unreal. His name is Nick Sanford. He was 6-6, could shoot, dribble, and very athletic.
His problem was not much help in his home and his grades. He played at LMU over in TN for a couple of years for Phil Cox who played at Vandy. I'm telling you, he was the real deal.
He was Hami Diallo 30 years ago.
His problem was not much help in his home and his grades. He played at LMU over in TN for a couple of years for Phil Cox who played at Vandy. I'm telling you, he was the real deal.
He was Hami Diallo 30 years ago.
With all these contributions, I may have missed several.
I know that over the years, the composition of the regions have changed a little.
When I was a kid the Louisville school's were in the 7th (and 8th?).
The old sixth region became the 5th. The 5th became the fourth region. Or maybe I'm just confused.
How about these guys?
Ron King (Clark County)
Jeff Mullins (Lafayette?)
Mike Silliman (St. X)
I know that over the years, the composition of the regions have changed a little.
When I was a kid the Louisville school's were in the 7th (and 8th?).
The old sixth region became the 5th. The 5th became the fourth region. Or maybe I'm just confused.
How about these guys?
Ron King (Clark County)
Jeff Mullins (Lafayette?)
Mike Silliman (St. X)
Here's a 12th Region great who was before my time.
Ralph Richardson from Russell Co.
Mr. Basketball in 1958
Averaged 35 ppg
20 rebounds
8 blocks
Senior year
Played two years varsity at EKU. Drafted by the Knicks but broke his hip in preseason, ending his career.
Ralph Richardson from Russell Co.
Mr. Basketball in 1958
Averaged 35 ppg
20 rebounds
8 blocks
Senior year
Played two years varsity at EKU. Drafted by the Knicks but broke his hip in preseason, ending his career.
Dan played for Vandy then NBA with Rockets. 6-11, handles like a guard, knock down 3 pt shooter.
Surprised he didn't play in the league longer
Charles Hurt in the 8th.
What region is Clay county, Richie Farmer was awesome in high school
Wah Wah Jones 13th region
Larry Pursiful 13th
Ritchie Farmer 14th region?
Vernon Hatton Lex don't know that region
Don't forget about Richie "Needs More Playing Time" Farmer.
He may have been out of his league in state politics, but overachieved at UK and dominated on the high school level.
- Joe Fulks but as far as just high school you can't overlook Stan Key from Calloway County in the first region!
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