2nd most votes behind Mr. Basketball and UK commit, Malachi Moreno. @DatDude_Z was the most complete player in KY HS basketball during the 2024-25 season. He was undeniable going to the rim, shot over 40% from 3 and has a deadly midrange game. Also one of the best lock down

The KHSAA Sweet 16 honors Zander Carter's selfless dedication to his team with the esteemed Larry Conley Ultimate Teammate Award, which includes a $1,000 scholarship. Congratulations on this impressive achievement! @DatDude_Z @Tomcat_Hoops @LibertyMBB

Great choice. @DatDude_Z is special player, special person

Ashland’s Heartbreak at Rupp Look, if you’re an Ashland fan, I don’t blame you if you’re still sitting in your seat at Rupp Arena staring into the void. That was a gut-punch. A heartbreaker. The kind of loss that sits on your chest for a couple days. Ashland had it. I swear

Photo of the KHSAA State Tournament!! Our own Scott Arthur goes down to the “Sweet-16” every year to get us the best shots of the State Tournament and this year he may have got his best picture to date. Anyone that knows Ashland’s @DatDude_Z knows his connection to the Lord is

What a career for Zander Carter. Carters finishes the game with 33 points, 6 rebounds, & 7 assists. Liberty got a great human, and basketball player. His future is bright - the best basketball is still to come. @DatDude_Z

Ashland 81 Calloway County 64 Final Zander Carter had 29/8/8 for the Tomcats. They move on to the 2nd round of the Sweet 16 where they will play Bowling Green Friday at 11 AM.

Liberty Signee - 6’6 Guard Zander Carter (@DatDude_Z) of Ashland (KY) had 29 points, 8 rebounds, and 8 assists in a win over Calloway County (KY) 📸: @KSRonX

Liberty commit @DatDude_Z is built different, he never hides his faith in the Lord. The Coalfields are very proud to have you representing us Zander!!

As of last night, the Tomcats are the only team in Kentucky that has won a state tournament game in four of the last six seasons. Ashland is tied for the fourth-most wins at Rupp since 2019 (Warren Central, GRC and Lyon County have more and Trinity has the same amount).

How Ashland Blazer @Tomcat_Hoops turned a nail-biter into a 17-point win in the first round of the Boys' #KHSSweet16 on Wednesday.

Good luck to the teams competing in @Rupp_Arena in the #Sweet16.

No. 22 Ashland Blazer avenged last year's first round loss by getting an 81-64 victory over No. 4 Calloway County. MORE: https://t.co/MSPpAldLRL

Our morning routine every day this week.

#BBN is so back

Great 2 foot finish! @DatDude_Z

Quick right foot right hand! It’s all translated to game situations. Let’s go!!! @DatDude_Z

End 1Q. Ashland Blazer @Tomcat_Hoops 24, Calloway Co. 14. Zander Carter @DatDude_Z with a smooth drive for the Tomcats last bucket. 2025 Boys’ #KHSSweet16

BIG 3 ball for Drew Smith. Lockhart answers with 3 of his own! Carter with a STRONG take against 2 defenders and got the bucket +1. 62-55 Ashland 3:31 left.

Timeout. Ashland Blazer @Tomcat_Hoops off to a 14-5 start over Calloway Co. @DrewT_Smith13 for 3 to prompt the T.O. 3:33 1Q 2025 Boys’ #KHSSweet16