HARLAN — It’s been one heck of a offseason for Harlan County’s Trent Noah.
After guiding his team to a 52nd District championship, and an appearance in the 13th Region Tournament, Noah has continued to work during the off-season, garnering 15 offers from Division I schools, pushing his total to 23.
That’s right, 23.
His latest offer from Cal came on July 8.
“This summer has been great, competing with and against some of the best competition,” Noah said. “I feel like it’s pushed me to be a better overall player.
“The recruiting process has been fun, as of now there are no front runners,” he added. “Just taking it slow and trying to make the right decision. It’s definitely a huge honor for sure. I’ll take some visits in the coming months and hopefully then be to a point where I can make my decision.”
Noah averaged 26.5 points, and 12.8 rebounds last season for the Black Bears, and has put together a solid campaign this summer with the Midwest Basketball Club.
“It’s been great playing with Midwest,” Noah said. “All summer we have played in front of a lot of different people and at the highest level.”
With summer basketball wrapping up soon, Noah will focus on leading Harlan County, to what he hopes, will be a deep postseason run for the 2023-24 campaign.
“I’m super excited for this season,” he said. “I think we have a very special team and a strong connection with each other. I definitely see this team as a team that can make a deep run in the postseason.
“Our goals are to win the district, region and ultimately win a state championship,” he added. “I’m just working everyday, trying to become a better player each and every day to give our team the best chance to win.”
Listed below are schools and the dates they offered Noah:
– Coastal Carolina: Dec. 29, 2021
– Northern Kentucky: June 15, 2022
– Eastern Kentucky: Sept. 22, 2022
– Miami (OH): Sept. 29, 2022
– Morehead State: Oct. 8, 2022
– Indiana State: Oct. 9, 2022
– East Tennessee State: Nov. 14, 2022
– Richmond: Dec. 1, 2022
– Seton Hall: Apr. 22, 2023
– Marshall: Apr. 24, 2023
– Belmont: Apr. 24, 2023
– George Mason: May 2, 2023
– Rice: May 3, 2023
– VCU: May 6, 2023
– Florida Gulf Coast: May 6, 2023
– Saint Louis: May 18, 2023
– Stanford: May 25, 2023
– Illinois State: June 6, 2023
– Loyola Chicago: June 11, 2023
– Western Kentucky: June 19, 2023
– Dayton: June 24, 2023
– Butler: June 26, 2023
– California: July 8, 2023
