Hayden Shelton

@NextUpHayden

Head Coach @MCHS_CougarsBB - Former College Assistant Coach - Former College Hooper - Georgetown College Grad - @NextUpRecruits

Owensboro, KY Joined April 2014

7K Following 15K Followers 7.5K Posts

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Hayden Shelton @NextUpHayden May 4

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 Verified account @NextUpRecruits May 4

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

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Hayden Shelton @NextUpHayden Oct 27

Excited to get this season started!

We open up in 18 days with the Annual @NextUpRecruits Jamboree at Taylor County HS. A great opportunity for our student-athletes! #CougarNation

McLean County Boys Basketball @MCHS_CougarsBB Oct 27

The 2026-2027 McLean County Boys Basketball schedule is HERE! We need Cougar Nation behind us every step of the way! Pack the stands, bring the energy, and let’s make this a season to remember!

#CougarNation | #CountyTough

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Hayden Shelton @NextUpHayden Sep 27

Congrats to Reid & Will on picking up there first offer yesterday!! They’ve been putting in a ton of work & it’s paying off! Appreciate my guy Coach Swinford for taking care of them. We’re just getting started!!! #RecruitTheCougars #CougarNation

McLean County Boys Basketball @MCHS_CougarsBB Sep 27

2028’s Reid Gatton & Will Gatton both picked up an offer from Southeastern Illinois College (SIC) yesterday during there elite camp! Congrats to them both & way to represent our program!! Huge thanks to Coach Swinford for having them! #CougarNation

@PrepHoopsKY

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Hayden Shelton @NextUpHayden Sep 4

Let’s go!!!! 🫡🔥🔥🔥 Almost that time 🕺

Jasper Johnson Verified account @BruhJasperJ Sep 3

my future is in your hands. psalm 31:15

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Hayden Shelton @NextUpHayden Aug 13

2 of the best I’ve had the pleasure to work with & coach!! Thank y’all for showing up & pouring into our young men! Big things ahead for this group, gotta keep stacking days!! #CougarNation

McLean County Boys Basketball @MCHS_CougarsBB Aug 13

Thank you to Jabrion Spikes & Isaiah Mason for stopping by today & talking with us after a good strength and conditioning day! They shared some ELITE insight on what it takes to truly be GREAT on & off the court!

This group has been working extremely hard! #CougarNation

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