John Peckinpaugh, the Kokomo boys basketball coach, has been named the coach of this year's IndyStar boys Indiana All-Stars, fulfilling a life-long goal that began when he watched his cousin play in the All-Star game in 1995. Peckinpaugh, in his third season as coach of the Wildkats, expressed his excitement and honor at the opportunity, highlighting the success of his coaching staff and players in achieving this recognition.

The Big Picture

Being selected as the coach of the Indiana All-Stars is a significant honor in Indiana basketball, signifying recognition and respect in the state's basketball community.

By the Numbers
  • Peckinpaugh has a 69-17 record at Kokomo with three sectional titles, two regional titles, and a semistate title.
  • Kokomo has been unbeaten in winning the North Central Conference for the last two seasons.
State of Play
  • Peckinpaugh will lead the All-Stars over three games in June, including matchups against the Indiana Junior All-Stars on June 5 and Kentucky on June 7 and 8.
  • His assistants on the All-Star team are Silver Creek’s Brandon Hoffman and Barr-Reeve’s Josh Thompson, both experienced in the All-Star setup.
What's Next

As Peckinpaugh prepares to lead the Indiana All-Stars, he plans to seek advice from past coaches to make the most of the limited practice time available and aims to guide the team to success against a strong Kentucky squad.

Bottom Line

Peckinpaugh's appointment as the Indiana All-Stars coach is a testament to his coaching prowess and the achievements of the Kokomo boys basketball program, highlighting a significant milestone in his coaching career and bringing pride to his staff and players.