[blue1424]

It’s one of the toughest years to pick a top guy.

I went back and forth for several months what player was the best statewide in the Class of 2012 and ended up back on the player I had previously ranked there.

Scott County’s Tamron Manning has proved it time and again against some of the best competition. He solidified it for me when he had a big-time effort to lead his AAU team to the State AAU title in June.

For now, Manning is tops on the list.

Here’s a look at the top 20:

• 1. Tamron Manning, Scott County, 6-3: He’s not the flashiest player in the state but is consistent and gets it done.

• 2. Jay Johnson, Woodford County, 6-7: Has made a ton of strides in a year.

• 3. Adam Wing, Rowan County, 6-4: Opened eyes with a memorable Sweet 16; has committed to Oklahoma State.

• 4. Mekale McKay, Moore, 6-4: Off-the-chart athleticism and his basketball skills have improved tremendously.

• 5. Nathan Dieudonne, Trinity, 6-6: Long and athletic; he’s really good when he’s making shots from outside.

• 6. Lemon Gregory, Muhlenberg County, 6-9: Biggest player in the class has a lot of skill and a ton of potential.

• 7. Taylor Barnette, Lexington Christian, 6-2: The best shooter in the class but he can do a lot of other things on the floor.

• 8. Jaylen Beckham, Bryan Station, 6-0: Was top player in the class before he left the state. Now, he’s back with a lot to prove.

• 9. Desmond Dorsey, Jeffersontown 6-4: Primed for a huge season for new coach.

• 10. Charles Foster, Trinity, 6-0: As good as any guard when he gets going.

• 11. Matt Day, Buckhorn, 6-7

• 12. Sawyer Williams, Owen County, 6-8

• 13. Devon Rowan, North Oldham, 6-8

• 14. William Bryant, Moore, 6-4

• 15. Isiah Ivey, Scott County, 6-2

• 16. Troy Saxton, Trinity, 6-2

• 17. Jalen Wesson, Butler 5-10

• 18. D.J. Townsend, Rowan County, 5-10

• 19. Max Clemons, PRP, 6-4

• 20. Jordan Brewer, Bardstown, 6-2

• 21. Mike Terry, Fairview, 6-6

• 22. Anthony Myrks, Bardstown, 5-9

• 23. Logan Baumann, Ohio County, 6-0

• 24. Parker Stansberry, Dixie Heights, 6-5

• 25. B.J. Moore, Sheldon Clark, 6-1

http://blogs.courier-journal.com/jodydem...s-of-2012/

[Gold Charger]

Jay Johnson was up for MR. Basketball, but with his tore ACL, there probably goes his chances.

[The Iceboxx]

Rowan Count should be tough with two players in the top 20 overall.

Adam Wing should be number two on this list btw

[gapman]

Wing's not better than Mike Terry and he's #21 on the list.

[Gold Charger]

Rowan Count should be tough with two players in the top 20 overall.

Adam Wing should be number two on this list btw

Not IMO he shouldn't. To my suprise he was rated this high. Nice player, hope he does well at Oka St.