PRESS RELEASE:

Belfry High School is pleased to announce Brent Perry as Head Boys Basketball Coach.

Brent Perry, a native of Barbourville, KY has been an assistant coach under some of the best and most respected high school coaches in the state of Kentucky, where he has accomplished several successful seasons under outstanding administrations. Last season, Perry was head assistant at Montgomery County High School under Coach Jason Mays. Previously, Perry had been a part of Tony Patterson’s staff at Knox Central where he helped lead Knox to a 13th region championship and a KHSAA Sweet 16 appearance in 2021. After his time at Knox Central, Perry joined the staff at his alma mater- Barbourville High School and completed two seasons helping lead the Tigers to their first District Championship in nearly 10 years.

Aside from being an assistant coach on the high school level, Perry also currently holds a head coaching position for one of the state’s premier AAU programs with Griffin Elite out of Erlanger, KY. Coach Perry has been with Griffin Elite for 3 years coaching several players that have gone on to play at the collegiate level.

Prior to coaching, Perry was a standout and a 4-year varsity starter at Barbourville High School, where he completed his high school career with over 1200 points, capturing the 51st District Championship his junior season. Perry led the 13th region in scoring (24.3) and was named the 51st District Player of the Year, along with First Team All-Region honors his senior season. Perry continued his basketball career at the University of Cumberlands and later graduated from Union College.