Players, families and fans alike often count down the months, weeks and days to the start of the high school basketball season.
Kentucky is a basketball-crazed state and brings a unique touch in crowning just one state champion. Very few states do that anymore.
As the weather cools down, things heat up in the gyms and Northern Kentucky spectators will see a plethora of talent hit the hardwood this year.
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