Mr. Basketball candidates Alex Matthews, from John Hardin and Marques Warrick, from Henry Clay, squared off Saturday night. Matthew, left, had 21 points and Warrick had 33 points. Henry Clay won 66-59.
The Mr. Basketball field is crowded and does not have a clear-cut favorite. Only seniors are eligible. Dontaie Allen of Pendleton County was last season’s winner and Zion Harmon, a junior at Marshall County, is the favorite to win next season.
Here is a look at three seniors that have signed to play at in-state Division 1 schools.
Dayvion McKnight 6’2 G – Collins
Last season, McKnight led the Titans to the King of the Bluegrass finals.