A number of players have delivered on the courts through the first two months of the KHSAA basketball season. But these five seniors from the Louisville area are making a case for Kentucky’s Mr. Basketball award.
We need your help to decide who’s made the strongest case so far.
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Voting for the top Louisville-area Kentucky Mr. Basketball candidate is underway. The poll closes at 6 p.m. Thursday, and the winner will be announced Friday.
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Only seniors are eligible for the award; all statistics as of Jan. 31.
Here are the nominees:
Cam Bischoff, DeSales Colts
Desales’ Cameron Bischoff (0) motioned to Butler’s Jaion Hansberry (11) after he hit a three-point shot against him during the championship of Henry County Invitational Tournament at the Henry County High School in New Castle, Ky. on Dec. 29, 2024.
Averaging 24 points and 3.1 rebounds per game. Ranks fourth in the state with 85 3-pointers made.
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Cole Edelen, Ballard Bruins
Ballard’s Cole Edelen (1) gestures after sinking a three point basket during the second-round game between the Ballard Bruins and the St. Xavier Tigers in the 2025 Louisville Invitational Tournament at Valley High School on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
Averaging 17.6 points and 4.1 rebounds per game. Shooting 38.2% from 3-point range (34 for 89). Signed with Western Kentucky.
Dayvone Harrison, Jeffersontown Chargers
Jeffersontown’s Dayvone Harrison (1) watches his shot after being fouled during the second-round game between the Jeffersontown Chargers and the North Oldham Mustangs in the 2025 Louisville Invitational Tournament at Valley High School on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
Averaging 17.5 points and 2.5 rebounds per game. Shooting 36.9% from 3-point range (38 for 103). Helped Chargers reach championship game of Louisville Invitational Tournament for first time since 2005.
Jeremiah Jackson, St. Xavier Tigers
St. X’s Jeremiah Jackson celebrates making the basket against Trinity in the game Friday night at St. X High School. Jan. 30, 2026
Averaging 17.6 points and 6.7 rebounds per game. Named MVP of Louisville Invitational Tournament for second straight year. Signed with Southern Illinois.
J.J. Washington, Christian Academy Centurions
CAL’s Jayden Washington (10) shot against Ballard’s Nate Richardson (5) during the 28th District semifinal at the Eastern High School in Louisville, Ky. on Feb. 26, 2024.
Averaging 18.2 points and 2.4 rebounds per game. Shooting 33.7% from 3-point range (33 of 98). Helped Centurions to runner-up finish in Kentucky 2A Championships.
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Jason Frakes: 502-582-4046; jfrakes@courier-journal.com; Follow on X @kyhighs.
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