post-season awards
PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Justin Becker (Robertson County)
Runner-Up: Mason Moore (Rowan County)
Runner-Up: Mason Moore (Rowan County)
COACH OF THE YEAR: Jason Mays (Ashland Blazer)
Runner-Up: Lamont Campbell (Bourbon County)
Runner-Up: Lamont Campbell (Bourbon County)
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Jacob Patton (Bath County)
Runner-Up: Rickey Lovette (Montgomery County)
Runner-Up: Rickey Lovette (Montgomery County)
NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR: Rodrell Dryden (Greenup County)
Runner-Up: Amirion "AJ" Joyce (Bourbon County)
Runner-Up: Amirion "AJ" Joyce (Bourbon County)
BREAKOUT PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Lincoln Bush (George Rogers Clark)
Runner-Up: Colin Porter (Ashland Blazer)
Runner-Up: Colin Porter (Ashland Blazer)
UNSUNG HERO OF THE YEAR: Max Cantrell (Russell)
Runner-Up: Ross Becker (Robertson County)
Runner-Up: Ross Becker (Robertson County)
"1016sports' Terrific 26"
*Justin Becker (Robertson County, SO, G/F) Key stats: 25.4 points per game, 9.1 rebounds per game, 60.5 FG%
*Mason Moore (Rowan County, JR, G/F) Key stats: 24.9 points per game, 10.4 rebounds per game, 53.1 FG%
Lincoln Bush (George Rogers Clark, SR, F) Key stats: 14.1 points per game, 13.6 rebounds per game, 58.8 FG%
Bryson Dickerson (Elliott County, JR, F) Key stats: 14.0 points per game, 10.2 rebounds per game, 50.0 FG%
Rodrell Dryden (Greenup County, SR, G/F) Key stats: 19.0 points per game, 15.3 rebounds per game, 72.7 FT%
Cross Dugan (Calvary Christian, SR, G) Key stats: 19.5 points per game, 2.4 rebounds per game, 54.8 FG%
Ethan Eilerman (Bishop Brossart, SR, F) Key stats: 19.9 points per game, 5.6 rebounds per game, 51.0 FG%
Hagan Harrison (Montgomery County, SO, G) Key stats: 17.2 points per game, 4.9 rebounds per game, 41.8 3FG%
Jake Helton (Morgan County, SR, G) Key stats: 23.2 points per game, 6.7 rebounds per game, 48.1 FG%
Noah Herald (Calvary Christian, SR, F) Key stats: 14.3 points per game, 13.3 rebounds per game, 57.7 FG%
Jaz Johnson (Wolfe County, JR, G) Key stats: 15.9 points per game, 6.3 rebounds per game, 52 3FGs
Amirion “AJ” Joyce (Bourbon County, SR, G) Key stats: 20.5 points per game, 4.0 rebounds per game, 53.0 FG%
Braden Leadingham (West Carter, SR, G) Key stats: 16.2 points per game, 6.4 rebounds per game, 57.1 FG%
Rickey Lovette (Montgomery County, JR, F) Key stats: 13.4 points per game, 9.6 rebounds per game, 60.1 FG%
Brady Nelson (Greenup County, SR, G) Key stats: 20.4 points per game, 3.1 rebounds per game, 78.3 FT%
Sam O’Keefe (Lewis County, SR, F) Key stats: 23.5 points per game, 10.5 rebounds per game, 53.6 FG%
Jacob Patton (Bath County, SR, C) Key stats: 16.6 points per game, 8.8 rebounds per game, 58.7 FG%
Colin Porter (Ashland Blazer, FR, G) Key stats: 15.1 points per game, 5.4 rebounds per game, 50.0 FG%
Grant Profitt (Scott, JR, G) Key stats: 20.0 points per game, 5.8 rebounds per game, 85.7 FT%
Blake Reed (Bracken County, 8th, G) Key stats: 22.5 points per game, 3.8 rebounds per game, 80.6 FT%
Alex Schalch (Mason County, SR, C) Key stats: 18.0 points per game, 8.1 rebounds per game, 58.7 FG%
Blake Stewart (Boyd County, SR, G) Key stats: 17.6 points per game, 6.8 rebounds per game, 54 3FGs
Tredyn Thomas (Pendleton County, JR, G) Key stats: 19.5 points per game, 5.7 rebounds per game, 56.8 FG%
Cole Villers (Ashland Blazer, SO, G) Key stats: 17.1 points per game, 4.9 rebounds per game, 76 3FGs
Jared Wellman (George Rogers Clark, JR, G/F) Key stats: 15.5 points per game, 5.6 rebounds per game, 82 3FGs
Kenny Wilburn (Rose Hill Christian, SR, G/F) Key stats: 22.1 points per game, 8.9 rebounds per game, 54.3 FG%
*Mason Moore (Rowan County, JR, G/F) Key stats: 24.9 points per game, 10.4 rebounds per game, 53.1 FG%
Lincoln Bush (George Rogers Clark, SR, F) Key stats: 14.1 points per game, 13.6 rebounds per game, 58.8 FG%
Bryson Dickerson (Elliott County, JR, F) Key stats: 14.0 points per game, 10.2 rebounds per game, 50.0 FG%
Rodrell Dryden (Greenup County, SR, G/F) Key stats: 19.0 points per game, 15.3 rebounds per game, 72.7 FT%
Cross Dugan (Calvary Christian, SR, G) Key stats: 19.5 points per game, 2.4 rebounds per game, 54.8 FG%
Ethan Eilerman (Bishop Brossart, SR, F) Key stats: 19.9 points per game, 5.6 rebounds per game, 51.0 FG%
Hagan Harrison (Montgomery County, SO, G) Key stats: 17.2 points per game, 4.9 rebounds per game, 41.8 3FG%
Jake Helton (Morgan County, SR, G) Key stats: 23.2 points per game, 6.7 rebounds per game, 48.1 FG%
Noah Herald (Calvary Christian, SR, F) Key stats: 14.3 points per game, 13.3 rebounds per game, 57.7 FG%
Jaz Johnson (Wolfe County, JR, G) Key stats: 15.9 points per game, 6.3 rebounds per game, 52 3FGs
Amirion “AJ” Joyce (Bourbon County, SR, G) Key stats: 20.5 points per game, 4.0 rebounds per game, 53.0 FG%
Braden Leadingham (West Carter, SR, G) Key stats: 16.2 points per game, 6.4 rebounds per game, 57.1 FG%
Rickey Lovette (Montgomery County, JR, F) Key stats: 13.4 points per game, 9.6 rebounds per game, 60.1 FG%
Brady Nelson (Greenup County, SR, G) Key stats: 20.4 points per game, 3.1 rebounds per game, 78.3 FT%
Sam O’Keefe (Lewis County, SR, F) Key stats: 23.5 points per game, 10.5 rebounds per game, 53.6 FG%
Jacob Patton (Bath County, SR, C) Key stats: 16.6 points per game, 8.8 rebounds per game, 58.7 FG%
Colin Porter (Ashland Blazer, FR, G) Key stats: 15.1 points per game, 5.4 rebounds per game, 50.0 FG%
Grant Profitt (Scott, JR, G) Key stats: 20.0 points per game, 5.8 rebounds per game, 85.7 FT%
Blake Reed (Bracken County, 8th, G) Key stats: 22.5 points per game, 3.8 rebounds per game, 80.6 FT%
Alex Schalch (Mason County, SR, C) Key stats: 18.0 points per game, 8.1 rebounds per game, 58.7 FG%
Blake Stewart (Boyd County, SR, G) Key stats: 17.6 points per game, 6.8 rebounds per game, 54 3FGs
Tredyn Thomas (Pendleton County, JR, G) Key stats: 19.5 points per game, 5.7 rebounds per game, 56.8 FG%
Cole Villers (Ashland Blazer, SO, G) Key stats: 17.1 points per game, 4.9 rebounds per game, 76 3FGs
Jared Wellman (George Rogers Clark, JR, G/F) Key stats: 15.5 points per game, 5.6 rebounds per game, 82 3FGs
Kenny Wilburn (Rose Hill Christian, SR, G/F) Key stats: 22.1 points per game, 8.9 rebounds per game, 54.3 FG%
"1016sports' 10 unsung heroes"
*Max Cantrell (Russell, SR, G/F)
*Ross Becker (Robertson County, SR, F)
Samuel Appelman (Augusta, SR, F)
Justin Bradley (Ashland Blazer, SR, G)
Hunter Brewer (Wolfe County, SR, G)
Will Cox (Rowan County, SR, G)
Richard Harris (Harrison County, JR, F)
Gunnur Lewis (Raceland, SR, G/F)
Kolby McCann (Lewis County, JR, F)
Josh Moran (Calvary Christian, SR, G)
*Note "Unsung Heroes" contribute in a variety of ways and do the little things that help the team. They are not the big-statistical standouts, but the unheralded players whose contributions are just as critical. “Unsung Heroes” cannot have averaged double-digit points or rebounds, or have been named to either “Terrific 26” list.
*Ross Becker (Robertson County, SR, F)
Samuel Appelman (Augusta, SR, F)
Justin Bradley (Ashland Blazer, SR, G)
Hunter Brewer (Wolfe County, SR, G)
Will Cox (Rowan County, SR, G)
Richard Harris (Harrison County, JR, F)
Gunnur Lewis (Raceland, SR, G/F)
Kolby McCann (Lewis County, JR, F)
Josh Moran (Calvary Christian, SR, G)
*Note "Unsung Heroes" contribute in a variety of ways and do the little things that help the team. They are not the big-statistical standouts, but the unheralded players whose contributions are just as critical. “Unsung Heroes” cannot have averaged double-digit points or rebounds, or have been named to either “Terrific 26” list.
pre-season
Welcome to 1016sports' 2019-20 preseason "To Watch" Lists for boys' and girls' basketball players in the 10th and 16th Regions. Below are individuals who were named to one of two lists: "The Terrific 26 to Watch" or "10 Future Stars", which were determined by input from coaches, various publications, last year's stats and team results, as well as my own observations.
The lists include players from the 33 boys' programs in the two regions, plus the addition of Wolfe County and the subtraction of Silver Grove (which closed). They are not ranked, merely listed in alphabetical order. The list is merely an opportunity to showcase some of the top talent and up-and-coming talent throughout Northeastern Kentucky.
All players were eligible for the "Terrific 26". The "10 Future Stars" were limited to those who are sophomores or younger, played in less than half of his/her team's games last year and are either expected to play a big role this year or could have a breakout season. Previous years' "Future Stars" were not considered as repeat candidates.
These lists were not mutually exclusive. Dozens of individuals were considered, but cutoffs were made at 26 and 10. Simply because someone was not included does not mean that individual is not one of the top players in the area. The lists were not meant to demean, diminish or discredit players who were not selected, nor were they done to put undo pressure on those who were chosen.
Remember, the lists are done purely for fun. No other organization collectively highlights individuals and teams from these regions.
With that said, here are this year's lists:
"1016sports' Terrific 26 to Watch"
Justin Becker (Robertson County, SO, G/F/C)
Zach Benton (Montgomery County, SR, F)
Lincoln Bush (George Rogers Clark, SR, F)
Devin Davidson (Rowan County, SR, G/F)
Sebastian Dixon (Robertson County, JR, G)
Ethan Eilerman (Bishop Brossart, SR, F)
Xylon Frey (Mason County, SR, F)
Jake Helton (Morgan County, SR, G)
Jaz Johnson (Wolfe County, JR, G)
Amirion “AJ” Joyce (Bourbon County, SR, G)
Nakyir “Scrap” Joyce (Bourbon County, SR, G)
Braden Leadingham (West Carter, SR, G/F)
Rickey Lovette (Montgomery County, JR, F)
Tristan Miller (Russell, SR, G)
Mason Moore (Rowan County, JR, G/F)
Brady Nelson (Greenup County, SR, G)
Sam O’Keefe (Lewis County, SR, F)
Kirk Pence (Raceland, JR, G)
Preston Philpot (Augusta, SR, G)
Alex Schalch (Mason County, SR, C/F)
Blake Stewart (Boyd County, SR, G)
Sawyer Thompson (Wolfe County, SO, G)
Jake Swolsky (Mason County, SR, G/F)
Cole Villers (Ashland Blazer, SO, G)
Jared Wellman (George Rogers Clark, JR, G/F)
Kenny Wilburn (Rose Hill Christian, SR, G/F)
"1016ports' 10 Future Stars"
Blaine Biddle (Harrison County, SO, C)
Jackson Bond (West Carter, SO, G)
Rheyce Deboard (Boyd County, SO, G)
Aydan Hamilton (Campbell County, FR, F)
Kyle Huelsman (Scott, SO, G/F)
Zachary Otis (Bath County, FR, G)
Garrett Reynolds (Bracken County, FR, G)
Skylar Ritchie (Wolfe County, 8th, C)
Tate Sawyers (Rose Hill Christian, SO, G)
Chase Walton (St. Patrick, SO, F)
The lists include players from the 33 boys' programs in the two regions, plus the addition of Wolfe County and the subtraction of Silver Grove (which closed). They are not ranked, merely listed in alphabetical order. The list is merely an opportunity to showcase some of the top talent and up-and-coming talent throughout Northeastern Kentucky.
All players were eligible for the "Terrific 26". The "10 Future Stars" were limited to those who are sophomores or younger, played in less than half of his/her team's games last year and are either expected to play a big role this year or could have a breakout season. Previous years' "Future Stars" were not considered as repeat candidates.
These lists were not mutually exclusive. Dozens of individuals were considered, but cutoffs were made at 26 and 10. Simply because someone was not included does not mean that individual is not one of the top players in the area. The lists were not meant to demean, diminish or discredit players who were not selected, nor were they done to put undo pressure on those who were chosen.
Remember, the lists are done purely for fun. No other organization collectively highlights individuals and teams from these regions.
With that said, here are this year's lists:
"1016sports' Terrific 26 to Watch"
Justin Becker (Robertson County, SO, G/F/C)
Zach Benton (Montgomery County, SR, F)
Lincoln Bush (George Rogers Clark, SR, F)
Devin Davidson (Rowan County, SR, G/F)
Sebastian Dixon (Robertson County, JR, G)
Ethan Eilerman (Bishop Brossart, SR, F)
Xylon Frey (Mason County, SR, F)
Jake Helton (Morgan County, SR, G)
Jaz Johnson (Wolfe County, JR, G)
Amirion “AJ” Joyce (Bourbon County, SR, G)
Nakyir “Scrap” Joyce (Bourbon County, SR, G)
Braden Leadingham (West Carter, SR, G/F)
Rickey Lovette (Montgomery County, JR, F)
Tristan Miller (Russell, SR, G)
Mason Moore (Rowan County, JR, G/F)
Brady Nelson (Greenup County, SR, G)
Sam O’Keefe (Lewis County, SR, F)
Kirk Pence (Raceland, JR, G)
Preston Philpot (Augusta, SR, G)
Alex Schalch (Mason County, SR, C/F)
Blake Stewart (Boyd County, SR, G)
Sawyer Thompson (Wolfe County, SO, G)
Jake Swolsky (Mason County, SR, G/F)
Cole Villers (Ashland Blazer, SO, G)
Jared Wellman (George Rogers Clark, JR, G/F)
Kenny Wilburn (Rose Hill Christian, SR, G/F)
"1016ports' 10 Future Stars"
Blaine Biddle (Harrison County, SO, C)
Jackson Bond (West Carter, SO, G)
Rheyce Deboard (Boyd County, SO, G)
Aydan Hamilton (Campbell County, FR, F)
Kyle Huelsman (Scott, SO, G/F)
Zachary Otis (Bath County, FR, G)
Garrett Reynolds (Bracken County, FR, G)
Skylar Ritchie (Wolfe County, 8th, C)
Tate Sawyers (Rose Hill Christian, SO, G)
Chase Walton (St. Patrick, SO, F)