Boys Sweet Sixteen Teams Tracker

Which teams have qualified for the Sweet Sixteen? Tell us the team, region, who they beat to win their region and a little about the team.

9th- Boone Co.

3,7,13,15,16 all will be decided tonight. Rest tomorrow.

So Boone County is the only team in but will joined by several more tonight.

Boone County finished the season ranked #1 in the N. Ky. Coaches poll but was still a clear underdog in the 9th region tournament, especially after losing the district title game. Boone County is one of the more fundamentally sound teams you will ever see. They have excellent guards, play solid defense, turn the ball over very little and are one of the best free throw shooting high school teams you will ever see. They are senior dominated and very smart. They beat Holmes in round 1, Lloyd in round 2 and a much taller team in Newport Central Catholic in the regional title game. Boone is a team that will not look nearly as good on paper as they will on the court. Nothing flashy. Great execution of fundamental team basketball.

My guess is that Boone will be taking on Knott Central (of course I originally thought Perry Central would win that one). Looking forward to watching that matchup.

Originally Posted by Voice of Reason

So Boone County is the only team in but will joined by several more tonight.

Boone County finished the season ranked #1 in the N. Ky. Coaches poll but was still a clear underdog in the 9th region tournament, especially after losing the district title game. Boone County is one of the more fundamentally sound teams you will ever see. They have excellent guards, play solid defense, turn the ball over very little and are one of the best free throw shooting high school teams you will ever see. They are senior dominated and very smart. They beat Holmes in round 1, Lloyd in round 2 and a much taller team in Newport Central Catholic in the regional title game. Boone is a team that will not look nearly as good on paper as they will on the court. Nothing flashy. Great execution of fundamental team basketball.

Boone's only issue is depth in the post. If McQuearry can stay out of foul trouble, he is a tough matchup for other teams bigs. After him, they are offensively challenged down there.

Originally Posted by mexitucky

Boone's only issue is depth in the post. If McQuearry can stay out of foul trouble, he is a tough matchup for other teams bigs. After him, they are offensively challenged down there.

I wouldn't be surprised to hear the combo of Carr and Palmer have scored more points in the paint than McQueary has this year. But you are right, McQueary is the one player Boone can not afford to get in foul trouble.

Boone has a shot in the first round, no matter who wins the 14th.

Originally Posted by Voice of Reason

So Boone County is the only team in but will joined by several more tonight.

Boone County finished the season ranked #1 in the N. Ky. Coaches poll but was still a clear underdog in the 9th region tournament, especially after losing the district title game. Boone County is one of the more fundamentally sound teams you will ever see. They have excellent guards, play solid defense, turn the ball over very little and are one of the best free throw shooting high school teams you will ever see. They are senior dominated and very smart. They beat Holmes in round 1, Lloyd in round 2 and a much taller team in Newport Central Catholic in the regional title game. Boone is a team that will not look nearly as good on paper as they will on the court. Nothing flashy. Great execution of fundamental team basketball.

I was also impressed with their rebounding overall...guards who aren't afraid to go after it.

Originally Posted by Voice of Reason

So Boone County is the only team in but will joined by several more tonight.

Boone County finished the season ranked #1 in the N. Ky. Coaches poll but was still a clear underdog in the 9th region tournament, especially after losing the district title game. Boone County is one of the more fundamentally sound teams you will ever see. They have excellent guards, play solid defense, turn the ball over very little and are one of the best free throw shooting high school teams you will ever see. They are senior dominated and very smart. They beat Holmes in round 1, Lloyd in round 2 and a much taller team in Newport Central Catholic in the regional title game. Boone is a team that will not look nearly as good on paper as they will on the court. Nothing flashy. Great execution of fundamental team basketball.

Can you provide any approximate heights for players that are in the rotation?

Originally Posted by JokersWild24

Can you provide any approximate heights for players that are in the rotation?

Boone County Starters

Chase Stanley #3 Senior 5'8 155
Cooper Downs #4 Senior G 5'9 160
Jakeith Pitts #15 Senior 5'7" 0
Kenaan Palmer #24 Senior F 5'11 165
Zane McQueary #35 Senior F 6'5 200

With Rowan County now in, anyone who was in attendance last year should be aware of their tandem. Adam Wing (Evansville signee) is a forward who caught fire from 3 on Saturday morning. His teammate D.J. Townsend is a quick guard who can score and distribute.

Haven't gotten to see Rowan County this year, but from watching them last year, I would think that they are going to miss their other guard from last year more than people may realize. He was the Senior starter in 2011 whose name is escaping me at the moment; I'm thinking he wore #32 or #11.

7th-Trinity-took out St. X

Welcome these 2 squads to Rupp

13th Region: North Laurel

15th Region: Johnson Central

3rd Apollo

16th Rowan Co

Four of the six (Apollo, Boone Co., North Laurel, and Johnson Central) to qualify for the Sweet 16 lost the finals of their district. Wonder if that is the most for one state tournament field?

Originally Posted by JokersWild24

With Rowan County now in, anyone who was in attendance last year should be aware of their tandem. Adam Wing (Evansville signee) is a forward who caught fire from 3 on Saturday morning. His teammate D.J. Townsend is a quick guard who can score and distribute.

Haven't gotten to see Rowan County this year, but from watching them last year, I would think that they are going to miss their other guard from last year more than people may realize. He was the Senior starter in 2011 whose name is escaping me at the moment; I'm thinking he wore #32 or #11.

Darrell Cross

Of the champs who lost the district championship, which result was unexpected - losing the district title or winning the region title?

Heading into Tuesday night, it looks like this is where we stand:


Rowan County R16 ........ Mar 14 12:00 PM
North Laurel R13

Region 12 ......................Mar 14 1:30 PM
Region 2

Region 6 ....................... Mar 14 6:30 PM
Trinity (Louisville) R7

Apollo R3 ...................... Mar 14 8:00 PM
Region 10


Region 4 ...................... Mar 15 12:00 PM
Region 8

Boone County R9.............Mar 15 1:30 PM
Region 14

Region 1 ...................... Mar 15 6:30 PM
Region 11

Region 5 ...................... Mar 15 8:00 PM
Johnson Central R15

I was looking at the Sweet 16 contest for this year. With 6 regions determined, it looks like the best score thus far is 3 out of 6 (33 participants total). Those five are:

PurplePride92 (of all the people...)
jahearme
OldRef
SealTeam2
cityboy

Several of us have 2 out of 6. A smattering of others have 1. And I saw one or two that had 0. I didn't see anyone who had picked Apollo, Boone County or North Laurel to win their regional. I was wondering how I was doing in the contest & thought I'd check on everyone else too. These are by no means official & are subject to error. I just wanted to give a little update. I couldn't bring it to the top, so here's a link to the picks:

http://bluegrasspreps.com/boys-baske...-a-231222.html