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Top Point Guards in the 9th
Don't_Hate_the_Playa replied to THUNDERBIRDS's topic in KY Boys Basketball (High School)
I can't wait to watch Highlands play - it sounds like they have a lot of important pieces to a championship puzzle. It's usually the case that the team with the best guard play has the best chance to win the most important games. I think that principle is even more magnified this year - there are many good but fewer GREAT players in the 9th this year - so taking care of the ball and creating good opportunities for team offense will separate contenders. -
St. Henry at Highlands Predictions
Don't_Hate_the_Playa replied to THUNDERBIRDS's topic in KY Boys Basketball (High School)
Given their performance to date, and the fact they are playing at home, Highlands has to be the favorite. St. Henry has a good group - they are young and will improve through the season. I really like Westerbeck, Vieth, and Bessler - 3 very good players. They play very hard. I'm not sure they can score consistently enough over 4 quarters to win this one. -
Ludlow 71 Calvary Christian 67
Don't_Hate_the_Playa replied to BIGZIG's topic in KY Boys Basketball (High School)
It's early in the season - let's see how this plays out. -
Covington Catholic 63 St. Henry 47
Don't_Hate_the_Playa replied to Randy Parker's topic in KY Boys Basketball (High School)
The Cov Cath teams of the past 3-4 years have scored easily thanks to outstanding guard play - which included players who could create/make their own shots. Many of the current starters played complementary roles and scored primarily off sets/hustle plays/putbacks. It remains to be seen whether this team has the players to create their own offense - both in skill set and decision-making. While the team is gelling, opponents are scouting and evaluating players' strengths and weaknesses. It's a race - and ultimately talent will be the primary differentiator when it comes tournament time and the season shifts to a one-loss-and-you're-done format. My take - I'd go behind screens, give different zone looks, and make everybody prove they can consistently put the ball on the floor/knock down contested shots. Pretty basic - but at the same time - you let their bigs start playing downhill and it turns into a dunking/chest-bumping frenzy. -
NKMSAA Basketball Updates/Scores Post Here
Don't_Hate_the_Playa replied to Brcatz's topic in Middle School Sports
The Highlands 8th grade team is very good - a lot of talent in that group. They are fun to watch. -
Scott/Beechwood updates
Don't_Hate_the_Playa replied to Red Tiger 17's topic in KY Boys Basketball (High School)
Scott will make you play that way - a very tough, hard-nosed team that will compete for 32(+) minutes. -
Scott/Beechwood updates
Don't_Hate_the_Playa replied to Red Tiger 17's topic in KY Boys Basketball (High School)
Scott rallies for the win. -
Basketball rule of the week 12/3
Don't_Hate_the_Playa replied to HT721's topic in KY Boys Basketball (High School)
This is really helpful information. Turning/ducking generally results in a foul call - the more common practice seems to be "covering up," which probably should be spelled out more clearly in the rules as every time I see it, it strikes me as difficult to guard someone with both of your hands covering your crotch. -
NKMSAA Basketball Updates/Scores Post Here
Don't_Hate_the_Playa replied to Brcatz's topic in Middle School Sports
I appreciate updates on all NK middle school games - a good # of the parochials don't play in the NKMSAA so it's nice to hear about those teams and players. Frankly I'd like to make it out to see some of those teams play. -
Hue Jackson to Cincinnati?
Don't_Hate_the_Playa replied to oldgrappler's topic in National Football League (NFL)
Cincinnati offering a trade for Jackson would be the greatest mistake Cincinnati could make - which is why I think there is a real chance it happens.- 18 replies
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You can't make this stuff up?
Don't_Hate_the_Playa replied to bigfunky's topic in KY Girls Basketball (High School)
Player B decided not to transfer and was suspended anyway. Which goes to say - you really CAN make this stuff up. -
Covington Catholic 71 Ballard 61
Don't_Hate_the_Playa replied to TheDeuce's topic in KY Boys Basketball (High School)
AJ could really help CCH against full court pressure. I'm a big fan of Fleek, but the "QB" in AJ makes him a valuable, full court player. I think CCH will see pressure until they show they can consistently hurt it. I'm disappointed that Lenihan quit - I think he really would have helped the team and would have been part of something special this year. All this said - so much great basketball being played so early in the season... -
St. Henry 55 Conner 52
Don't_Hate_the_Playa replied to DukeDog's topic in KY Boys Basketball (High School)
Vieth scored 6 but they were all big.