Henderson County High School senior A’Tylia Green officially took the next step in her basketball journey Wednesday afternoon, signing to play college basketball at Kentucky State University in front of family, friends, teammates, and coaches at HCHS.
For Green, the moment represented years of hard work and sacrifice.
“It felt really good considering all the work I’ve put in,” Green said. “The hours, the people who’ve been around me — my trainers, my mom and dad taking me to tournaments, spending the money to do whatever I needed to do to be here. It felt really good to finally make that commitment.”
Kentucky State, a Division II program competing as the Thoroughbreds, stood out immediately during Green’s campus visit.
“When I was on campus, I just felt at home,” she said. “My mom went there, and she loved it. The coaches really made me feel welcomed and wanted.”
On the court, Green brings proven production and defensive excellence. She is Henderson County’s single-season record holder for steals with 130, a mark she remarkably reached in both her sophomore and junior seasons. As of her signing day, Green also sits just seven points shy of the 1,000-career-point milestone.
“They told me that if I put in the work, I could start as a freshman,” Green said. “They want me to help make the program better.”
In the classroom, Green plans to major in pre-veterinary studies, with hopes of eventually earning her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree.
One of the most meaningful moments of the signing came when Green reflected on those who helped shape her journey — particularly her former middle school coach, James Wolfe, affectionately known as “Coach Wolfie.”
“My middle school coach was the first one who really believed in me and put it into me,” Green said. “He passed away, but he’s one of the main reasons I’m here today.”
Wolfe, who coached Green in middle school, passed away in 2022, leaving a lasting impact on countless players, including Green.
With her college future secured early in her senior season, Green said the decision has allowed her to focus fully on her final year at Henderson County.
“It took a lot of pressure off,” she said. “I know where I’m going now, so I can just focus on playing hard and enjoying my senior year.”
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