Basketball reigns supreme in Fayette County. Home to some of the state’s most revered high school teams, the Lexington area schools go head-to-head each season, battling for a chance to play in the state basketball tournament. The blood, sweat, and tears left on the hardwood are reminders of a passion that runs deep in Kentucky, where Cinderella teams and last-second shots become immortal stories and where young men become local legends. This volume documents Lexington area schools, coaches, and players who contributed to the county’s renowned basketball heritage.