Who are the top teams in boys high school basketball in Kentucky? Here are the top teams in Kentucky high school boys basketball by rating ending Dec 31, 2022
The high school boys basketball season in Kentucky is well underway, and there are several teams that stand out as top contenders. Based on their RPI (Rating Percentage Index) ratings and overall season records, the following teams can be considered among the best in the state.
- McCracken County With a perfect season record of 12-0, McCracken County has been dominant on both offense and defense, scoring an average of 770 points per game while only allowing an average of 567 points per game. They have also had a strong showing in regional and district play, with a 4-0 record in regional games and a 2-0 record in district games. Their RPI rating of 0.7268 puts them at the top of the list for Kentucky high school basketball teams.
- Another team with a strong record, Warren Central has a 12-1 season record and has been particularly impressive on offense, scoring an average of 950 points per game. They have a 2-0 record in regional play and are yet to play a district game. Their RPI rating of 0.72643 is just slightly lower than McCracken County’s, putting them in a close second place.
- Great Crossing With a 12-2 season record, Great Crossing has had a solid season so far. They have a 3-0 record in regional play and a 2-0 record in district play. Their RPI rating of 0.71408 puts them in the top three.
- Ballard has a 10-2 season record and has been strong on both offense and defense, scoring an average of 932 points per game and allowing an average of 787 points per game. They have a 2-0 record in regional play and a 1-0 record in district play. Their RPI rating of 0.70327 places them just behind Great Crossing.
- Harlan has a 11-2 season record and has also been strong on both offense and defense, scoring an average of 953 points per game and allowing an average of 795 points per game. They have a 2-0 record in regional play and a 1-0 record in district play, similar to Ballard. Their RPI rating of 0.70276 puts them just behind Ballard in the rankings.
- Collins has a strong season record of 12-1 and has been particularly dominant on defense, allowing an average of only 648 points per game. They have a 5-0 record in regional play and a 1-0 record in district play. Their RPI rating of 0.70192 puts them just behind Harlan in the rankings.
- Lexington Catholic has a 13-1 season record and has been strong on offense, scoring an average of 952 points per game. They have a 4-0 record in regional play and a 3-0 record in district play. Their RPI rating of 0.69659 puts them in seventh place in the rankings.
- Covington Catholic has a 11-1 season record and has been solid on both offense and defense, scoring an average of 905 points per game and allowing an average of 705 points per game. They have a 3-0 record in regional play and a 1-0 record in district play. Their RPI rating of 0.69223 puts them just behind Lexington Catholic in the rankings.
- Grant County has a 13-1 season record and has also been strong on both offense and defense, scoring an average of 938 points per game and allowing an average of 726 points per game. They have a 4-1 record in regional play and a 1-0 record in district play, but have also suffered one regional loss. Their RPI rating of 0.68572 puts them in ninth place in the rankings.
- Lyon County has a 12-4 season record and has been impressive on offense, scoring an average of 1306 points per game. They have a 5-0 record in regional play and a 3-0 record in district play. Their RPI rating of 0.68467 puts them just behind Grant County in the rankings.
- South Warren has a 11-1 season record and has been solid on both offense and defense, scoring an average of 759 points per game and allowing an average of 626 points per game. They have a 5-0 record in regional play, but are yet to play a district game. Their RPI rating of 0.6764 puts them in the top 11.
- Owensboro Catholic has a 10-1 season record and has a strong record in regional play, with a 6-0 record. They have also suffered two regional losses. Their RPI rating of 0.6721 puts them just behind South Warren in the rankings.
- Bowling Green has a 11-3 season record and has been solid on both offense and defense, scoring an average of 881 points per game and allowing an average of 793 points per game. They have a 2-0 record in regional play and a 1-0 record in district play. Their RPI rating of 0.66367 puts them in 13th place in the rankings.
- Frederick Douglass has a 9-2 season record and has a strong record in regional play, with a 1-2 record. They have also suffered one district loss. Their RPI rating of 0.66264 puts them just behind Bowling Green in the rankings.
- Boyd County has a 11-2 season record and has been strong on both offense and defense, scoring an average of 1092 points per game and allowing an average of 869 points per game. They have a 3-1 record in regional play and a 1-1 record in district play, but have also suffered one district loss. Their RPI rating of 0.65663 puts them in 15th place in the rankings.
- Evangel Christian has a 11-2 season record and has been solid on both offense and defense, scoring an average of 943 points per game and allowing an average of 751 points per game. They have a 3-0 record in regional play, but have also suffered two regional losses. Their RPI rating of 0.65341 puts them just behind Boyd County in the rankings.
- Mason County has a 10-2 season record and has been strong on both offense and defense, scoring an average of 860 points per game and allowing an average of 687 points per game. They have a 3-0 record in regional play and a 1-0 record in district play. Their RPI rating of 0.65089 puts them in 17th place in the rankings.
- Pikeville has a 7-3 season record and has a 1-0 record in both regional and district play. Their RPI rating of 0.64934 puts them just behind Mason County in the rankings.
- North Oldham has a 11-5 season record and has been strong on both offense and defense, scoring an average of 1124 points per game and allowing an average of 945
TEAM | Points Scored | Points Scored Against | Season Wins | Season Losses | Regional Wins | Regional Losses | District Wins | District Losses | RPI Rating |
McCracken County | 770 | 567 | 12 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.7268 |
Warren Central | 950 | 678 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.72643 |
Great Crossing | 969 | 831 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.71408 |
Ballard | 932 | 787 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.70327 |
Harlan | 953 | 795 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.70276 |
Collins | 813 | 648 | 12 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.70192 |
Lexington Catholic | 952 | 733 | 13 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.69659 |
Covington Catholic | 905 | 705 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.69223 |
Grant County | 938 | 726 | 13 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.68572 |
Lyon County | 1306 | 1065 | 12 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.68467 |
South Warren | 759 | 626 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.6764 |
Owensboro Catholic | 738 | 629 | 10 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.6721 |
Bowling Green | 881 | 793 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.66367 |
Frederick Douglass | 784 | 606 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0.66264 |
Boyd County | 1092 | 869 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0.65663 |
Evangel Christian | 943 | 751 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.65341 |
Mason County | 860 | 687 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.65089 |
Pikeville | 724 | 611 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.64934 |
North Oldham | 1124 | 945 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.64683 |
Martin County | 818 | 573 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.64385 |
Danville | 894 | 783 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.63891 |
Hazard | 707 | 543 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.63806 |
Marshall County | 849 | 714 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0.63766 |
Eastern | 788 | 653 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.63661 |
Lexington Christian | 852 | 705 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.63522 |
What do you think. of this list? Is your team better than these?