{"id":35571,"date":"2025-11-27T18:39:54","date_gmt":"2025-11-27T23:39:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.13thregionmedianetwork.com\/?p=35571"},"modified":"2025-11-27T19:16:03","modified_gmt":"2025-11-28T00:16:03","slug":"13th-region-boys-best-powerhouses-sleepers-and-stars-to-watch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.13thregionmedianetwork.com\/?p=35571","title":{"rendered":"13th Region Boys\u2019 Best: Powerhouses, Sleepers, and Stars to Watch"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>13th Region Boys\u2019 Basketball<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>Preseason Rankings<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>Top 10<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>1. North Laurel (23-11)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\">The Jaguars return an experienced group aiming to repeat as 13th Region champions for the second time in a five-year span. Bringing back the region\u2019s top player, Reece Davidson, is a massive boost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>2. Bell County (26-7)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\">Coach Brad Sizemore and his Bobcats have worked tirelessly since he arrived in Pineville, and this could be the year that work pays off in a big way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>3. Clay County (21-8)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\">Don\u2019t overlook Mike Jones\u2019 Tigers. Clay County has quietly flown under the radar entering the season but has enough talent to make a legitimate run at the region crown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>4. South Laurel (25-9)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\">No team lost more firepower from last season than South Laurel. Still, by season\u2019s end, the Cardinals will once again be a tough out. Their roster is loaded with talent eager to prove the naysayers wrong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>5. Harlan County (25-9)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\">The Black Bears have graduated the region\u2019s top players in each of the past two seasons, but they\u2019ll reload again with hopes of returning to the top of the 13th Region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>6. Whitley County (19-11)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\">Eric Swords has his Colonels poised for a breakthrough. They\u2019re talented, experienced, and ready to compete for both the 50th District and 13th Region championships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>7. Corbin (19-11)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\">The Redhounds took some hits to their roster due to transfers, but don\u2019t count Tony Pietrowski\u2019s squad out. They have enough pieces to surprise by the time March rolls around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>8. Knox Central (22-8)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\">The Panthers suffered a major loss with Grayson Burton transferring to Madison Central. Still, they enter the season as the team to beat in the 51st District\u2014though Barbourville isn\u2019t far behind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>9. Barbourville (17-13)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\">The Tigers are a team on the rise and could easily be knocking on the Top 5 door before long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>10. Harlan (5-25)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\">The Green Dragons return enough talent to challenge both Bell County and Harlan County for the 52nd District title.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>Knocking on the door<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>11. Pineville (22-10)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\">Coach Brad Levy lost a lot of talent from last season\u2019s squad, but the Mountain Lions\u2019 cupboard is far from empty. He returns a talented young group that will look to defend its 51st District crown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>12. Jackson County (11-18)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\">I\u2019m anxious to see what first-year coach Parker Stewart will bring to the Generals. Jackson County has the potential to be a sleeper team this season, so keep an eye on this group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>13. Lynn Camp (7-22)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\">Marcus McKeehan takes over the Wildcats\u2019 program and has worked hard to elevate Lynn Camp into contention. With Caleb Woods and Conner Mabe returning, the Wildcats could surprise. Don\u2019t be shocked if Mabe delivers a breakthrough season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>14. Williamsburg (17-10)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\">Brandon Bargo steps in as head coach of the Yellow Jackets. Despite graduating five players from last year\u2019s team, look for Bargo to have Williamsburg competitive from the start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>15. Middlesboro (8-21)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\">The Yellow Jackets never found their rhythm last season, but could take a step forward under first-year coach Eddie Gilbert. This squad has the potential to surprise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>16. Oneida Baptist (15-14)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\">The Mountaineers lost leading scorer Jacob Rogers, but return Skyler Roberts, who averaged 13.5 points per game a season ago. Roberts will anchor a team looking to remain competitive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>17. Red Bird (0-23)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\">Austin Napier takes over at Red Bird and looks to guide the Cardinals toward a successful and improved campaign this winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>District Rankings<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>49th District Boys\u2019 Rankings<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\">1. North Laurel<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\">2. Clay County<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\">3. Jackson County<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\">4. Oneida Baptist<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\">5. Red Bird<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>50th District Boys\u2019 Rankings<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\">1. South Laurel<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\">2. Whitley County<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\">3. Corbin<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\">4. Williamsburg<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>51st District Boys\u2019 Rankings<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\">1. Knox Central<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\">2. Barbourville<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\">3. Pineville<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\">4. Lynn Camp<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>52nd District Boys\u2019 Rankings<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\">1. Bell County<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\">2. Harlan County<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\">3. Harlan<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\">4. Middlesboro<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>13th Region Boys\u2019 Player Rankings<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>1. Reece Davidson \u2014 Senior, F, 6-8, North Laurel<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\">This season\u2019s Mr. Basketball frontrunner has every tool needed to lead the Jaguars on a deep postseason run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>2. Blake Burnett \u2014 Senior, G, 6-2, Bell County<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\">There\u2019s no way around it\u2014Burnett is a winner in everything he does. A top-notch player who is essentially a coach on the floor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>3. Ethan Buell \u2014 Junior, F, 6-5, Bell County<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\">Buell gives Bell County the perfect one-two punch alongside Burnett. He\u2019s one of the most underrated players in Kentucky.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>4. Adon Grubb \u2014 Junior, F, 6-4, Clay County<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\">No one outworks Grubb. He\u2019s a force on the boards and a reliable scorer who can dominate games physically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>5. Reggie Cottrell \u2014 Senior, G, 6-3, Harlan County<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\">Though listed as a guard, Cottrell is one of the best rebounders in the region. An elite defender who has been instrumental in Harlan County\u2019s success over the past two seasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>6. Evan Ellis \u2014 Junior, G, 6-2, Corbin<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\">Expected to be Corbin\u2019s go-to scorer when a basket is needed. He\u2019ll be more than ready for the challenge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>7. Bryson Mahan \u2014 Sophomore, G, 5-9, Whitley County<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\">Coming off a terrific freshman season, Mahan looks primed for an even bigger sophomore campaign. One of the most athletic and versatile players in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>8. Eli Pietrowski \u2014 Senior, F, 6-3, Corbin<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\">A relentless worker who can score and rebound at a high level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>9. Aiden Wagers \u2014 Senior, C, 6-1, Clay County<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\">A physical interior presence who can impact games with his scoring and rebounding ability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>10. Jordan Rawlings \u2014 Senior, G, 6-4, North Laurel<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\">One of the region\u2019s top shooters. 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