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Team Region 2016-17 record

1. Trinity (31) Seventh 29-4

Led by three Division I prospects in Jay Scrubb, David Johnson, Justin Powell

2. Scott County (27) 11th 31-6

Michael Moreno, 6-6 junior, is a double-double machine

3. Covington Catholic (8) Ninth 29-6

C.J. Fredrick (Iowa signee) and Jake Walter (Xavier signee) lead Colonels

4. Fern Creek (5) Sixth 35-3

Tigers look to repeat in Sixth behind Samford signee Anthony Wales

5. Ballard Seventh 29-7

Bruins will have a deep roster but must find consistent scorers

6. Lexington Christian (1) 11th 23-9

Kyle Rode, 6-5 forward, is one of state’s top juniors

7. Cooper Ninth 31-5

Last year’s state runners-up are led by Belmont signee Adam Kunkel

8. Hopkinsville Second 28-7

Senior guard Shorty Cager leads program seeking return trip to Rupp

9. Pleasure Ridge Park Sixth 18-11

Talented senior guard Trey Hill leads way for Panthers

10. John Hardin Fifth 23-11

Saint Louis signee Mickey Pearson is a force for the Bulldogs

11. Pulaski County 12th 27-8

Samford signee Steven Fitzgerald hopes to lead Maroons back to Rupp

12. Clark County 10th 20-13

Sharpshooter Ryan Cooper leads experienced roster

13. Adair County Fifth 32-2

Indians boosted by transfer of talented freshman Zion Harmon

14. Lexington Catholic 11th 24-9

Zan Payne, son of Kenny Payne, leads way for Knights

15. Corbin 13th 27-6

Furman signee Andrew Taylor one of state’s top scorers

16. Bowling Green Fourth 36-2

Purples lost all five starters from state championship team

17. Mercer County 12th 25-8

Northern Kentucky-bound Trevon Faulkner is a Mr. Basketball contender

18. Madison Central 11th 19-15

Isaiah Cozart, 6-7 junior, had state-record 216 blocked shots last season

19. Walton-Verona Eighth 26-7

Dieonte Miles, 6-8 center, is one of state’s top juniors

20. Christian County Second 27-8

Seniors Detorrion Ware, Cory Trice lead Colonels

21. St. Xavier Seventh 19-12

Leading contender to upend Trinity, Ballard in Seventh Region

22. University Heights Second 13-15

KyKy Tandy, 6-1 junior guard, is one of state’s quickest players

23. Knox Central 13th 27-6

Senior Markelle Turner leads way for solid backcourt

24. Owensboro Catholic Third 22-11

Senior Luke Hayden may be the best player in the region

25. Anderson County Eighth 21-12

Bearcats are expecting big things from Bellarmine signee Cobe Penny


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