SENATOR TURNER CELEBRATES TRENT NOAH’S
DECISION TO COMMIT TO THE UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY
Harlan County basketball standout will remain close to home
FRANKFORT, KY (May 8, 2024)— The following is a statement from Sen. Johnnie Turner, R-Harlan, in response to news that Trent Noah, a standout high school basketball player from Harlan County, has committed to the University of Kentucky:
“All of us in Harlan County are happy and proud to learn that Trent will be staying close to home, and it makes everything even better that he’ll be playing for the University of Kentucky.
“I’ve been to a lot of Kentucky games, and plenty of good memories have been created in Rupp Arena, but next season will be special. I’m like everybody else in Harlan County who can’t wait to support one of our own and our Wildcats next season.
“I want to congratulate Trent and his whole family. We are very proud of him and how he represents Harlan County and eastern Kentucky.”
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Trent Noah joins Travis Perry of Lyon County as the second in-state commit to the University of Kentucky under new head coach Mark Pope. Learn more about Noah’s commitment HERE via Cameron Drummond and Jared Peck of the Herald-Leader.
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Sen. Johnnie Turner, R-Harlan, represents the 29th Senate District, including Bell, Floyd, Harlan, Knott, and Letcher Counties. Turner is the Senate Natural Resources and Energy vice chair. He also serves as a member of the Senate committees on Banking and Insurance, Judiciary, and Transportation.
Please visit https://legislature.ky.gov/Legislators/Pages/Legislator-Profile.aspx?DistrictNumber=129 for a high-resolution .jpeg of Turner.