Cats Pause 12th Region Rankings

[PurplePride92]

Where should Baylen Hill fall on this list?

[First]

Who is Baylen Hill and where does he play? Thought I was pretty familiar with 12th region players so I'm a little perplexed that I don't know know about a a 6'7" kid that should be top 10. Is he a transfer?

[Wireman]

Baylen Hill has improved a great deal since he's been working out for Coach Stallworth. He'll definitely be a name to remember in the 12th this season.

[First]

So he's at Casey County. And a senior, is that right? I saw them play last year and don't remember him. Did he put up good numbers or are you saying this based on what you've heard about his improvement? Given the lack of size in the 12th, just being 6'7" is worth something.

[Wireman]

So he's at Casey County. And a senior, is that right? I saw them play last year and don't remember him. Did he put up good numbers or are you saying this based on what you've heard about his improvement? Given the lack of size in the 12th, just being 6'7" is worth something.

 

I've watched him and can see the improvement. Yes, Casey County and a senior.

[PurplePride92]

I've watched him and can see the improvement. Yes, Casey County and a senior.

 

 

So where would he fall on the list? And I am not asking you to take anyone off I am just trying to figure out where in the top 10 he should be. I have seen or heard of everyone on the list so when you say he is top 10 I'm trying to figure out where at because I haven't seen him play.

[PurplePride92]

So where would he fall on the list? And I am not asking you to take anyone off I am just trying to figure out where in the top 10 he should be. I have seen or heard of everyone on the list so when you say he is top 10 I'm trying to figure out where at because I haven't seen him play.

 

 

Would you say he is better than Colton Elkins? I think Elkins is top 10 and if Elkins isn't a top 10 player he's damn close.

[Wireman]

So where would he fall on the list? And I am not asking you to take anyone off I am just trying to figure out where in the top 10 he should be. I have seen or heard of everyone on the list so when you say he is top 10 I'm trying to figure out where at because I haven't seen him play.

 

I would put Hill in the 8-10 range. His game is a little different than Elkins. Hill can play on the wing or in the post.

[First]

I'm mostly sticking with my top 10 from a month ago - with perhaps 1 exception. I went back and compared it to the 12th region all tournament team from last year, and it matches up very well with my list. Those that made that team and return this year are: Blevins, Dishman, Edwards, Hager, Stearns, Taylor, Tyler, Peters, and Woods for a total of 9. I'd add Carson to this list for a top 10 and replace Blevins with Conway. I can't justify removing any of these kids based on the numbers they put up last year - and all for good teams. I believe the only difference from my original list was Dishman replacing Ray.

My "watch" list would include: Ray, Elkins, Henderson, Blevins, Sebastian and Hill (based on what You are saying about him).

 

As Wireman said in an earlier post, they need to earn it on the court. I'm sticking with those that are proven performers.

[realmanky001]

Would you say he is better than Colton Elkins? I think Elkins is top 10 and if Elkins isn't a top 10 player he's damn close.

 

I'm close to Coach Stallworth and have went down to see Casey County work out. I will honestly say not being bias but the Hill kid is top 10 without a doubt! I find it hard to believe there will be a kid that can match a 6'7" wing/forward who can shoot it and handle. Plus Coach Stallworth has pushed this kid to the max! Casey County also might have the best freshmen class in the Region. All I say is watch out for this kid because he has already had schools come and watch him practice, like UT Martin, Tenn Tech, Morehead State (Stalloworth's alma mater), Berea, Campbellsville, Pikeville (on a visit), and Lindsey Wilson. The kid's best basketball is yet to come! Just unfortunate Coach Stallworth got him so late.

Edited November 8, 2013 by Randy Parker

[First]

Coach Stallworth does a good job coaching and an even better job promoting kids that he's affiliated with. Thus the reason why there have been college coaches there to watch. I'm confident that they wouldn't have been there otherwise as no colleges or universities would know about a kid (from Casey County) that even people who are very familiar with 12th region basketball are unfamiliar with. I'm not saying he isnt legit and won't have a good/great year. And I really hope he does as I love it when kids from small schools are successful! He may end up being a top 10 by year end, but I can't see putting him in the pre-season top 10. Too many proven players, many with considerable upside themselves.

[PurplePride92]

Coach Stallworth does a good job coaching and an even better job promoting kids that he's affiliated with. Thus the reason why there have been college coaches there to watch. I'm confident that they wouldn't have been there otherwise as no colleges or universities would know about a kid (from Casey County) that even people who are very familiar with 12th region basketball are unfamiliar with. I'm not saying he isnt legit and won't have a good/great year. And I really hope he does as I love it when kids from small schools are successful! He may end up being a top 10 by year end, but I can't see putting him in the pre-season top 10. Too many proven players, many with considerable upside themselves.

 

Pre-season lists are fun. Post-Season lists are way better.

[First]

Yep. And looking at last year's, I would've basically agreed with the pre-season list, yet there were a few changes/surprises by year end. But, like I said, I like Wireman's statement that they have to earn it on the court! And Elkins is one that may very well make the year end list and that I expect to make next year's pre-season.