Vote: Kentucky.com Boys’ Basketball Player of the Week (Feb. 5-12, 2023)

North Laurel senior Reed Sheppard is the first boys’ player from a Kentucky high school to be named a McDonald’s All-American since 2011.

Each week, we highlight some of the best high school individual performances in Central Kentucky and around the state for the Kentucky.com Boys’ Basketball Player of the Week.

Players listed are selected from Central Kentucky-area teams, including the 11th Region as well as Bourbon, Clark, Jessamine and Woodford counties and teams ranked in the most recent media poll and the Dave Cantrall Ratings boys’ top 25. The nominations are made by digital sports writer Jared Peck (@HLpreps) based on stats uploaded to KHSAA.org by noon each Monday.

Voting ends at 5 p.m. Friday. Here’s the ballot. Type “yes,” then just click on the name of your favorite.

Miss someone? If you would like your favorite player nominated for a future poll, email jpeck@herald-leader.com.

Past winners

Week 1: Paris’ Malachi Ashford

Week 2: Lexington Catholic’s Reece Potter

Week 3: West Jessamine’s Drew Marshall

Week 4: Berea’s Canon Cummins

Week 5: Western Hills’ Walter Campbell

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