Steffphon Pettigrew to be named
2007 Mr. KY Basketball

Elizabethtown, Ky. –  A press conference was held today at Elizabethtown High School where senior small forward Steffphon Pettigrew was named Kentucky’s 2007 Mr. Basketball.

The 6-foot-5, 190-pound Pettigrew finished his high school career with more than 2,200 points, averaging 33.6 points and 13.3 rebounds per game this season. Pettigrew led the Panthers (17-11) to the 17th District semifinals, where they lost to North Hardin, 64-58, despite Pettigrew’s 31 points and 13 rebounds.
Pettigrew has maintained a B average in the classroom. He volunteers with his community’s youth basketball program, remains active in his church youth group and participates in a reading mentorship program for underprivileged children.