Which KHSAA basketball player from a Louisville-area high school had the best showing? Meet The Courier Journal boys athlete of the week nominees.
The nominees for this week's Courier Journal boys athlete of the week delivered on Louisville-area basketball courts.
Voting is underway for The Courier Journal's boys athlete of the week. The poll closes at 6 p.m. Thursday, and the winner will be announced Friday.
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Here are the nominees:
Myles Johnson, Evangel Christian basketball
Eighth-grader tallied 20 points, six rebounds and four steals in an 80-72 victory over Smyrna (Tennessee) at the BSN Borderline Classic on Dec. 22 at Whitley County.
Jordan Mitchell, Male basketball
Sophomore scored 26 points in a 60-58 victory over St. Xavier in the championship game of the King of the Bluegrass Holiday Classic on Dec. 22 at Fairdale.
Ahmad Shelton, Manual basketball
Senior posted 22 points and 13 rebounds in an 81-70 victory over host Pleasure Ridge Park in the championship game of the MAC’s Holiday Classic on Dec. 22.
Joaquin Siakam, South Oldham basketball
Sophomore had 30 points and eight rebounds in a 72-63 victory over Martin County in the Republic Bank-Sayre School Lankster Classic on Dec. 22.
Kyler Swift, Whitefield Academy basketball
Junior had 21 points and 19 rebounds in a 71-67 victory over visiting South Central (Indiana) in the championship game of the Ray Zeller Classic on Dec. 23.
Jason Frakes: 502-582-4046; [email protected]; Follow on X @kyhighs.
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