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1. Wayne County

2. Southwestern

3. West Jessamine

4. Lincoln County

5. Boyle County

6. Mercer County

7. Somerset

8. Pulaski County

9. East Jessamine

10. Danville

 

 

1. David Kapinga- 5'10" Sr. (Southwestern)

2. Peyton Woods- 6'3" Jr. (Wayne County)

3. Justin Edwards- 6'5" Sr. (Southwestern)

4. Ronnie Carson- 6'1" Jr. (East Jessamine)

5. Daulton Peters- 6'3" Sr. (West Jessamine)

6. Hagen Tyler- 6'0 Jr. (Boyle County)

7. Corey Stearns- 6'1" Soph. (Wayne County)

8. Jacob Conway- 6'4" Jr. (Lincoln County)

9. Trey Blevins- 6'0 Soph. (Wayne County)

10. Austin Sebastian- 6'3" Sr. (Garrard County)

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I'm really familiar with this region as this is my area. I watched most all of the regional tournament last year. Based on what I've seen, here are my top 10 players:

 

1-3: Edwards, Carson & Woods

4: Peters

5-7: Conway, Hager, Tyler

8-10: Timmy Taylor, Stearns & Clayton Ray

 

I listed these in groups as I think it's difficult to differentiate between the players in each grouping.

 

Some comments on the players:

Edwards (SR) - probably the best high school player in the group heading into his senior year. Little unsure as to his position at the next level. Probably 6'4" or 6'5" and a PF IMO. Can shoot the three fairly well.

Carson (JR) - when he plays with a PG mentality, probably the best player on here. Can score and pass as well as/better than anyone on this list. Great college potential. Can absolutely dominate a game when he's focused.

Woods (JR) - heady kid that is a great shooter and can get to the basket fairly well. Good length. Needs to improve ball handling for the next level. Very impressed by him at the regional tournament last year. Pleasantly surprised by his ability to get to the rim.

Conway (JR)- may be the best outside shooter in the group. GLAD to see him getting some well deserved respect in the Cats Pause rankings, though he should have been rated higher. A solid 6'3" if not taller. Still looks young and doesn't appear to be done. Needs to improve handle but great 2 guard potential for the next level.

Peters (SR) - one of the more athletic kids on this list. Great leaper and very strong. Will have a great senior season and may move into the top 2 or 3 by year end. Needs to improve handle to make the transition to the next level.

Hager (SO) - gets to the FT line perhaps better than anyone on this list. Good perimeter defender. Excellent job handling the ball at PG at the regional tournament against Kapinga in team's win over Southwest. He's a long 6'3" and still looks young but needs improved strength. Figure him for a "2" at the next level.

Tyler (JR) - streaky shooter but has unlimited range when he's on. Really stepped up his game last year and look for big things from him this year. Long and lanky. Needs to work on his ball handling for the next level to play the 2, and certainly has the tools.

Taylor (JR) - didn't make the top 10 on either list. Puzzles me as to why this kid gets no respect. Easily the best PG on this list; maybe the only true PG. He's a pass first type of kid that truly sacrifices for the team. Gets to the basket at will and can keep you honest with his outside shot. Look for a great year from him this year.

Stearns (SO)- crucial part of their state tournament run as a freshman. Very mature, strong and athletic. Very unselfish and does all of the small things his team needs to win. Impressed by his interior defense. Gets to the rim well with bigger players on him. Very good high school player. At his current height of 6'1", needs to improve outside shot and handle for the next level.

10 a) Clayton Ray (SR) - this kid was Garrard's best player last year and is now at Boyle County. Likewise, got not respect on either ranking. He's a senior and kind of came out of nowhere last year. He'll be the key as to how well Boyle does in 13-14.

10 b) Will Henderson (SR) - maybe the best perimeter defender on this list. Very solid at the PG position. Deceptively quick and a great leader on the court. He's been part of a winning program at West and finds a way to continue that tradition.

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I tend to agree more with the Cats Pause ranking of the 12th region teams. I do think it's comical that while their #1 team has 3 players in their top 10, their #2 & #3 teams (removing Southwest due to their 2 transers) have only 1 player each in the top 10 - and it's not as if Wayne is Ballard-like. Where are Taylor and Henderson? Doesn't add up!

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I have yet to hear an official answer on Miniard. I guess we'll find out in a week or so. Last I was told is that he is not expected to play but I am certain that he is being persuaded to play.

 

If he plays Boyle is a solid #2. If not then I'd put them at #3.

 

I'd say you're right on with those picks. I think Boyle is definitely the district favorite, ahead of Lincoln. Lincoln will be good but I think Boyle has better talent and better athleticism.

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Kapinga is at St. Louis Christian for sure. Boyle Co is much better than 5th. I'd move the top 10 players up and replace Kapinga with Baylen Hill from Casey County.

 

I'm basing my player and team rankings on Miniard NOT playing, which is what I've been told. If he doesn't, Boyle returns 1 starter from a power rated #6 team in the region. West returns 3 from a team with a higher power rating and Lincoln 4 players and they were power rated just below Boyle. To me, this puts Boyle (with Tyler and Ray) and Mercer (who returns their top 2 scorers) vying for 4th behind Wayne, West and Lincoln. Boyle has to solve for their PG spot and Mercer will have to contend with the size of Elkins.

 

Also, how is Boyle a top 2 or 3 team with only 1 player in the top 10 (I think Ray deserves consideration ). And how is Lincoln Top 4 with only 1 and Mercer top 5 with no players in top 10 (Taylor and Hager)? Can't justify the team ratings without the players to support it.

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I'm basing my player and team rankings on Miniard NOT playing, which is what I've been told. If he doesn't, Boyle returns 1 starter from a power rated #6 team in the region. West returns 3 from a team with a higher power rating and Lincoln 4 players and they were power rated just below Boyle. To me, this puts Boyle (with Tyler and Ray) and Mercer (who returns their top 2 scorers) vying for 4th behind Wayne, West and Lincoln. Boyle has to solve for their PG spot and Mercer will have to contend with the size of Elkins.

 

Also, how is Boyle a top 2 or 3 team with only 1 player in the top 10 (I think Ray deserves consideration ). And how is Lincoln Top 4 with only 1 and Mercer top 5 with no players in top 10 (Taylor and Hager)? Can't justify the team ratings without the players to support it.

 

 

Wait for the BGP 12th Region Preview. I'll let you know.

 

Boyle returns 2 starters: Chapman Bean and Hagen Tyler.

 

Have you seen Colton Elkins this summer?

 

What is Jeff Jackson's record against Steve Adams?

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