Trent Noah of Harlan County signs with Kentucky
After being released from his national letter of intent with South Carolina, Trent Noah will sign with the Wildcats.
Mark Pope and Kentucky will have another in-state player on their roster for 2024–2025 after Harlan County small forward Trent Noah committed on Wednesday.
In a press release, Pope stated, “Trent Noah is one of the elite shooters in this class.” “He has a unique physicality and is a gritty, hard-nosed player. Trent, a product of eastern Kentucky, will infuse the team with a grit, toughness, and desire that embodies this state. Trent is a welcome addition to this accomplished bunch.”
Prior to being released from his national letter of intent on May 7, Noah had committed to and signed with Lamont Paris and South Carolina. He then took to social media to “pursue basketball opportunities closer to home.”
Standing six feet six inches tall, the Baxter, Kentucky native is a four-star recruit according to 247sports. He is rated as the 103rd best player in the class of 2024, the 24th best small forward, and the second best player from the Commonwealth, only surpassed by Lyon County, Kentucky signee Travis Perry.
