Super Six from Sunday at King of the Bluegrass
The King of the Bluegrass Holiday Classic is one of the most prestigious high school tournaments in the state of Kentucky, matching up some of the state’s best teams and players in a tournament-style bracket.
HoopSeen.com was in attendance for Sunday’s action, highlighted by a thriller between Louisville (KY) Trinity and Louisville (KY) Fern Creek. Trinity came out victorious 66-63. While that game was a treat, there were several other impressive prospects, too.
Here are the super six from Sunday at the King of the Bluegrass:
Louisville, KY
David Johnson, 2019 PG, Trinity (KY): Despite being only being a sophomore, word going into the King of the Bluegrass was that Johnson was the best long-term prospect in the city of Louisville. After watching him go for 19 points and nine rebounds Sunday evening, it is evident that plenty of high-major programs will be all over him over the next few years. The 6-foot-3 guard has a solid frame and outstanding balls skills at his age, as well as a high basketball IQ. Johnson wasn’t affected by the pesky Fern Creek (KY) defense, either. He protected the ball and made the correct decisions consistently. However, the most impressive part of Johnson’s game was his mid-range pull-up shooting. The sophomore was very consistent with his pull-up game, draining multiple jumpers throughout the night.
Covington, KY
C.J. Fredrick, 2018 SG, Covington Catholic (KY): The best way to describe Fredrick’s performance on Sunday is efficient. The 6-foot-2 shooting guard scored 30 points on 10-12 shooting from the floor in a huge win against Franklin (KY) Simpson. Fredrick put on a shooting clinic from the perimeter, as he did the majority of his damage from 15-feet and out. The junior displayed great form on his shot and was a sniper from the perimeter.
Franklin, KY
Tavin Lovan, 2017 SG, Franklin-Simpson (KY): There wasn’t a more dominant performance from Sunday’s action than Tavin Lovan (pictured above). Lovan, an unsigned senior, posted an impressive stat-line of 34 points, seven rebounds, and four assists. From the jump, the 6-foot-3 guard showed his dominance, as he consistently sliced through the defense for tough finishes at the rim. He also kept the defense honest with his shooting ability from behind the arc. Lovan picked up an offer from Miami (OH) to start the King of the Bluegrass; expect more mid-major and high-major programs to continue to follow him closely this season.
Louisville, KY
Anthony Wales, 2018 PG, Fern Creek (KY): Wales and Fern Creek didn’t come out with the win against Louisville (KY) Trinity, but the 5-foot-10 guard showed his value as a cerebral point guard and playmaker throughout the game. The pass-first point guard did a nice job of controlling the game with his pace and ball-handling ability. Wales was able to take over in the third quarter, as he was impossible to keep out of the lane. The junior had no problem getting into the lane, where he also was able to draw fouls and make it to the free-throw line. Wales finished the night with a team-high 16 points for Fern Creek in a narrow loss.
Louisville, KY
Jaylon Hall, 2017 CG, Doss (KY): Due to an opening-round loss, Hall and Doss were forced to the back gym Sunday evening. Nevertheless, Hall didn’t disappoint in his matchup with Paul Dunbar (KY). The 6-foot-6 combo guard oozes upside and potential with his smooth play. He is extremely fluid with his game, as he can handle the basketball and is a threat to shoot, too. However, the most impressive improvement to his arsenal is his renewed athleticism. Hall skied through the lane for a huge dunk in the second half, waking up his Doss team and everyone in the stands. Doss, a Houston native, is an intriguing prospect for mid-major programs in need of a guard.
Louisville, KY
Jayden Scrubb, 2018 SF, Trinity (KY): Coming off the bench for a talented Louisville (KY) Trinity squad, Scrubb commanded the attention of everyone in attendance with his athleticism and enthusiastic play on the floor. The 6-foot-4 lefty plays above the rim, as he impressed on-lookers with a couple of big dunks throughout the game. Scrubb also displayed a nice skill level, as he was able to handle the ball in spurts. He also knocked down a couple of 3’s from the perimeter. At the current time, Scrubb only holds scholarship offers from Samford and Winthrop. But with a slew of high-major programs showing interest, that number will exponentially grow over the next few months.
