J.R. VanHoose
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J.R. VanHoose is a former professional basketball player [1], and 1998 Kentucky Mr. Basketball. He was drafted 47th overall in the 2002 NBA Development League draft. VanHoose is also a published author of historical reference books and articles.
Collegiate Career[edit]
VanHoose was recruited[2] by several NCAA Division I[3] programs across the nation[4], with Notre Dame, Vanderbilt, and Marshall as his top three -- ultimately choosing Marshall as his home. He played for Head Coach Greg White from 1998-2002.[5]
High School Career[edit]
VanHoose played at Paintsville High School under Coach Bill Mike Runyon from 1993-1998. The Paintsville Tigers won the KHSAA 15th Region Championship four straight years, appearing in four straight KHSAA Sweet Sixteen Tournaments. The Tigers saw much success at Rupp Arena; they were KHSAA Sweet Sixteen Champions in 1996, reached the Final Four in 1997, and Runner-Up in 1998. VanHoose was named Sweet Sixteen MVP in the 1996 Tiger victory. VanHoose was named 1996 Sweet Sixteen MVP as a Sophomore. VanHoose's recruitment by the University of Kentucky was closely followed throughout his high school season, featured in Blue Yonder[6], a book written by Lonnie Wheeler.
Published Works[edit]
“The Battle of Okinawa Through One Marine’s Eyes.” Leatherneck Magazine, October 2019[7]
“Remembering Sid Garland: Honored, Yet Humble.” Kentucky Explorer Magazine. April 2019[8] “The Case for John Cooper’s Jumper.” Basketball Times, January 2016 Author of Paintsville Tigers Basketball: A History (2014)[9] “George Brittain Lyttle: Unlucky American Outlaw.” Kentucky Explorer Magazine. October 2008. “Battle of Paintsville.” Kentucky Explorer Magazine. March 1998.
References[edit]
- ↑ "J.R. Vanhoose (2008) - Marshall Athletics Hall of Fame". Marshall University Athletics. Retrieved 2022-03-22.
- ↑ Forde, Pat (1997-02-23). "VanHoose Waits and Waits for Word from the Blue - Louisville Courier-Journal". The Courier-Journal. p. 15. Retrieved 2022-03-23.
- ↑ White, Bob. "VanHoose is only 6 feet 9 but still No. 1". The Louisville Courier Journal.
- ↑ WEST, GARY P. "Catching up with J.R. VanHoose". Bowling Green Daily News. Retrieved 2022-03-22.
- ↑ "Sports Reference: J.R. VanHoose Career Stats".
- ↑ Wheeler, Lonnie (1998). Blue Yonder. Orange Frazer PR, Inc. ISBN 978-1882203208. Search this book on
- ↑ VanHoose, J.R. (2019). The Battle of Okinawa Through One Marine's Eyes. Leatherneck Magazine. pp. 50–55. Search this book on
- ↑ VanHoose, J.R. (April 2019). "Remembering Sid Garland: Honored, Yet Humble". Kentucky Explorer.
- ↑ VanHoose, J.R. (2014). Paintsville Tigers Basketball: A History. Right Eye Graphics. ISBN 9780988731929. Search this book on
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