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Jack Logsdon, a standout basketball player from Grayson County High School, has committed to Western Kentucky University for the upcoming Class of 2027. The 6-foot-7 guard/forward had a remarkable high school career, averaging 21 points and 6.8 rebounds per game during the 2024-25 season. His strong shooting ability and growth throughout his years have made him a notable addition to WKU’s basketball program as the athletics department also sees promising developments in football recruiting.
Bowling Green, Kentucky – Jack Logsdon, a rising junior and standout player from Grayson County High School, has pledged his commitment to Western Kentucky University (WKU) for the Class of 2027. The announcement was made through his social media channels, where he expressed his enthusiasm for joining the team.
The 6-foot-7 guard/forward had an impressive season with the Cougars, leading the team to an overall record of 26-7. Grayson County reached the finals of the Region 3 Boys’ Basketball Tournament, and Logsdon showcased his skills in the championship game by scoring 25 points and making 6 of 10 attempts from beyond the arc, although the team ultimately fell short against Daviess County.
In the 2024-25 season, Logsdon delivered strong performances, averaging 21 points and 6.8 rebounds per game. His shooting ability was significant, amassing a 37.8% shooting rate from 3-point territory, hitting 74 of his 196 attempts. Additionally, he maintained an impressive free-throw rate of 78.1%, successfully making 185 out of 237 shots from the line.
Logsdon showed consistent growth throughout his high school career, beginning as a freshman during the 2023-24 season where he averaged 19.4 points and 6.9 rebounds per game. His eighth-grade season was noteworthy as well, with averages of 13.3 points and 6.3 rebounds. Remarkably, Logsdon joined the Grayson County Cougars varsity team as a seventh-grader in the 2021-22 season and participated in all 29 games that year.
The announcement of Logsdon’s commitment comes alongside positive developments for WKU’s football program, which has been making strides in their own Class of 2026 recruiting efforts through several commitments as well. This indicates a period of growth for the athletics department at WKU, with rising talents in both basketball and football.
Logsdon’s commitment has garnered attention not just for his individual achievements but also for what it signifies for the WKU basketball program. It is anticipated that his skills will contribute significantly to the team in the upcoming years, and fans are eager to see how he will perform at the collegiate level.
In sports news beyond basketball, the recent episode of Sports Connection featured Logsdon alongside Kaden Gaylord-Day and Brian Webb. The episode also highlighted members of the Race Aquatics Swim Team, including head coach Caty Flikkema and competitive swimmers Brian Bosse, Noah Walters, Avery Beil, and Bryce Beil. The show focused on upcoming state and national competitions for the swim team, providing a platform for various sports within the region.
As Logsdon transitions to play at WKU, he stands as an example of young athletic talent continuing to emerge from the local high schools, promising exciting future seasons for both basketball and other sports in the Bowling Green area.
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- WBKO – Sports Connection: Jack Logsdon
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- Beech Tree News – HS Basketball
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- Wikipedia: Bowling Green, Kentucky
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