| 22 Adam Chiles |
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General
Blossomed late in his high school career… An intense athlete, known for clutch performances... Can play both guard positions.
High School
Averaged 16.1 points, 4.5 rebounds, 5.1 assists and 3.1 steals as a senior while averaging 23 minutes per game... Led the Bruins, who were ranked first in the state for much of the season and as high as third nationally by USA Today, to a 32-2 record in 2001... Was named first-team All-State by both the Louisville Courier-Journal and the Lexington Herald-Leader and a second-team pick by The Associated Press... Also earned all-tournament team honors at the King of the Bluegrass, the Beach Ball Classic and the Louisville Invitational... A member of the Kentucky All-Star and Derby Festival teams...Scored 1,293 points in his three-year career, which ranks 12th on the school’s all-time list... As a junior, averaged 14.1 ppg while helping Ballard advance to the region semifinals... Was a key reserve during his sophomore campaign, averaging 8.5 ppg as the Bruins captured the 1999 KHSAA Sweet 16 Championship... In his three seasons, Ballard compiled a 90-13 record... Is the first player from Ballard to sign with UK… Was coached by Chris Renner and chose UK over Cincinnati and Maryland.
Smith on Chiles
“I love his toughness. Adam is a very physical point guard, loves defending, and is an excellent stopper. Obviously, the competition for that point guard position is pretty stiff. As a freshman, he is really starting to get in shape and condition.”
