Hayden Shelton

Boys Basketball Head Coach at McLean County High School - Former College Assistant Coach - Former College Hooper - Georgetown College Grad - @NextUpRecruits

[Hayden Shelton @NextUpHayden]

Super excited for this next chapter in my coaching journey!! I’m thankful for Coach Briggs for giving me my first coaching opportunity & to Georgetown College for an incredible 4 years, including 4 National Tournament Runs! Excited to get to work!! #GoCougars

[NextUpRecruits @NextUpRecruits]

NEWS: McLean County boys basketball has hired Hayden Shelton as their new head coach

5 seasons as a college assistant, Hayden Shelton has helped produce:

• 118–43 Record (73%)
• 4 N.Tournament Appearances
• Final Four + Elite Eight
• 16 All-Conf. Players
• 4 Prof. Players

[Hayden Shelton @NextUpHayden]

The best basketball camp in the state of Kentucky is back!! Great opportunity for kids looking to compete at a high level & an amazing exposure opportunity! Be sure to sign up today

[NextUpRecruits @NextUpRecruits]

Kentucky's #1 Elite Exposure Camp - September 12th at The Alumni Center in Lexington, KY.

1500+ Alumni have went onto to play college basketball. This camp provides ELITE exposure.

College Coaches, National Media, and Scouts will be THERE!

Register: https://t.co/UrLqKphvoP

[Hayden Shelton @NextUpHayden]

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[Hayden Shelton @NextUpHayden]

College Coaches:

Here is the McLean County boys basketball schedule for June! We are going to have some great workouts with this group the entire month & would love to have some of y’all in the gym. Super excited to see what the future has here! #CougarNation

[(Coach John) @HawksEliteAAU]

@Caeden_Harvey @jamal_culver @jayybrazyy2x @walton_cam1245 @0_aidenthompson Game 3 Stats:
@jamal_culver 33p-6r-3a-3s
@walton_cam1245 21p-8r-3s
@jayybrazyy2x 11p-3a-2r
@Caeden_Harvey 8p-5r-3a
@ReidGatton 8p-4r-2a

[(Coach John) @HawksEliteAAU]

Game 1 Stats:
@jamal_culver 19p-5r-3a-3s
@walton_cam1245 14p-8r-3a-2s
@0_aidenthompson 12p-4r-3s
@Caeden_Harvey 9p-5r-2s
@ReidGatton 6p-4r
@jayybrazyy2x 6p-4a-2s

[NBA to Louisville @nba2lou]

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Basketball State ✅

#NBA2Lou

[(Coach John) @HawksEliteAAU]

16u Game 1 stats @madehoops :

@jamal_culver 26p-7r-3s (3 3s)
@ReidGatton 14p-6r-2b (4 3s)
@walton_cam1245 10p-5r-3a-2s (2 3s)
@Caeden_Harvey 9p-4r-3a (2 3s)

[Joseph Decker @JosephDecker23]

LIVE: The Jo Show | Tuesday, May 5th - With Hayden Shelton https://t.co/LZAIktKJrD

[NextUpRecruits @NextUpRecruits]

LIVE: The Jo Show | Tuesday, May 5th - With Hayden Shelton https://t.co/JgHdD2G2nG

[Joseph Decker @JosephDecker23]

Let’s go - Tune in this evening!

[NextUpRecruits @NextUpRecruits]

PODCAST NEWS: New McLean County HC Hayden Shelton (@NextUpHayden) will be joining The Jo Show on NextUpRecruits at 4:30 PM (ET) to talk all things McLean County basketball and his career at Georgetown

⏰: 4:30 PM (ET)
📺: @NextUpRecruits
📅: May 5th, 2026 | Tuesday Evening

[Kentucky Ambition 15U-17U @2026Ambition]

@NextUpHayden @Mints2u29 Congrats Coach!

[NextUpRecruits @NextUpRecruits]

Quote from Gavin Root (Head Coach at Centre College):

“A Winner and someone who will give McLean everything he has. This is who we all know Hayden as on and off the court. I couldn’t be more excited for him and his family for this opportunity. He will win and produce great people on and off the court. McLean has hired a great one in Hayden.”

[NextUpRecruits @NextUpRecruits]

Quote from Christen Cunningham (Assistant Coach at the University of South Florida):

“Hayden Shelton is the definition of a grinder. He will work tirelessly to prepare his team and build genuine relationships from day 1. McLean County got better today.”

[NextUpRecruits @NextUpRecruits]

Quote from Rodney Haddix (Head Basketball Coach at Union Commonwealth):

“Hayden Shelton is a phenomenal hire and has everything it takes to help McClean County boys basketball reach new heights. He’s an elite communicator, a true players’ coach, and someone who genuinely cares about the development of his athletes both on and off the court. I’ve personally seen his passion and work ethic, and there’s no doubt the program is in great hands with Hayden Shelton leading the way.”

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[Jalen Daugherty @JDaugherty1992]

Cougs get their guy!
@StephenATurner @coachevans1973 @1027TheGame @NextUpHayden
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[Jay Bordas @CoachJayBordas]

@NextUpRecruits @KYINhoops @NextUpHayden @JosephDecker23 @Mints2u29 @DeadStock_V @BigBlueDylan @1027TheGame @KY_PrepReport @kyhighs @DDSportsNetwork Congrats!

[Rodney Haddix @Rod_Two]

Great hire! Good luck my guy!!

[Kevin Graves Jr, MAT @kgraves_jr]

Congrats bro @NextUpHayden