Best Kentucky High School Basketball Players Of All-Time
When it comes to high school basketball, there are few states that can compete with Kentucky. The Bluegrass State has a rich history of producing some of the best basketball players in the country. From the likes of Rajon Rondo to Rex Chapman, here are some of the best Kentucky high school basketball players of all time.
Rajon Rondo
Rajon Rondo is a four-time NBA All-Star who spent 16 seasons playing in the NBA. However, before he became a pro, Rondo was a standout player at Eastern High School in Louisville. During his high school career, Rondo won two state championships and was named Kentucky's Mr. Basketball in 2004.
Jamal Mashburn
Jamal Mashburn is one of Kentucky's most successful basketball players. He played at the University of Kentucky before being drafted to the Dallas Mavericks. Before all of that, however, he was a standout player at Cardinal Hayes High School in Louisville. During his high school career, Mashburn was named Kentucky's Mr. Basketball and led his team to a state championship.
Antoine Walker
Antoine Walker is another former NBA All-Star who got his start in high school basketball in Kentucky. He attended Mount Carmel High School in Paducah and was a dominant force on the court. During his high school career, Walker was named Kentucky's Mr. Basketball and led his team to a state championship.
Rex Chapman
Rex Chapman is a former NBA player who also got his start in Kentucky high school basketball. He attended Apollo High School in Owensboro and had a storied career. During his high school career, Chapman was named Kentucky's Mr. Basketball and led his team to a state championship. He later played for the University of Kentucky before being drafted to the Charlotte Hornets.
Derek Anderson
Derek Anderson is a former NBA player who attended Doss High School in Louisville. During his high school career, Anderson was named Kentucky's Mr. Basketball and led his team to a state championship. He later played for the University of Kentucky before being drafted to the Cleveland Cavaliers.