People may call me crazy for saying this but I believe Lawrence County has a very good chance at knocking out Johnson Central in that region. I wouldn't count out Betsy Layne either.

 

I might pick Lawrence County to win it by the time it's all said and done. That region is wide open.

Josh Cook has done a great job at Lawrence Co so far. This is a big win for Lawrence - upset or not.

Josh Cook has done a great job at Lawrence Co so far. This is a big win for Lawrence - upset or not.

 

He does a great job. Coaching was a big part of yesterday's game. His players really seem to respond to his energy on the sidelines, as well.

Can't lose to East Carter and Breathitt County and then beat a ranked Cordia team and not call it an upset.

 

^^^This^^^

Definitely agree about Cunningham. Did Cunningham not play?

 

Unranked beating ranked equals upset IMO.

 

Yes, Cunningham played.

No upset. Cordia is really not very good. Without Cunningham they are average at best.

 

I beg to differ...... First of all basketball is best won as a team when you can get everyone involved..... I feel you have the best guard in the state with CC, AJ, JJ, Felix, Austin, Lue Lue and really Fritz because is is a 3 or Sm Forward. And 5 are seniors..... If you let these guy play and not stop the ball with every possession I know you would see a different team..... They are allowing the defenses to set up but don't move the ball to break down the zones --- because no one is running a Man 2 Man because they can't guard them (Cordia) M2M. CC is a good guard but I think he would be better off ball because of his ability to score..... JJ is a natural PG who has always been asked to score but like to pass and hit the jumper when necessary and he is skilled and can take you off the dribble in one on one situations and then he looks to drop off to the big. AJ is very athletic and is a guard who can score and help handle the ball..... Felix can hit that open jumper on any given night..... Fritz has got to get stronger with the ball because of his height he is a natural small forward and will have the challenge of guarding the smaller guards at 6'9...... Lue Lue is super fast but will have to learn to utilize his big man because of his size.... Austin is a pure PG and will have to work to become a 85%-90% shooter and get the past first mind set....... Oumhar will be a beast in two years with added size and improved offensive skills he will be unstoppable.....

 

Now I would use Oumhar as a rebounder and shot blocker this year with easy scoring opportunities (drop offs, mix match and transitions) and I would play a basic guard fast past game until my big get cleared or in case they don't get cleared......With a 7 man guard rotations I would not slow up until the game is won...... And I would press the crap out of every team....... and I would have the shooter gets back rule... everyone must crash the boards.... Oh and my defense I would press into a zone and make my guard work with help side, trap wing only, looking to jump passing lanes for easy scoring and transition opportunities....... I would look to make it hard for bigs to touch the ball and if they get it they would be immediately doubled......... On any giving night any of those player could lead in scoring..... Then CC would look a lot better....The game is too slow..... TRUE POINT GUARD MAKE THERE TEAMMATES BETTER....... I have seen sparks of his greatness but I have also seen the reverse LET THEM play and you will see the players Cordia really have.... Educate the ALL the kids when they make mistakes so they get better ........I GO ON RECORD SAYING CORDIA HAS A GREAT TEAM :confused:

I beg to differ...... First of all basketball is best won as a team when you can get everyone involved..... I feel you have the best guard in the state with CC, AJ, JJ, Felix, Austin, Lue Lue and really Fritz because is is a 3 or Sm Forward. And 5 are seniors..... If you let these guy play and not stop the ball with every possession I know you would see a different team..... They are allowing the defenses to set up but don't move the ball to break down the zones --- because no one is running a Man 2 Man because they can't guard them (Cordia) M2M. CC is a good guard but I think he would be better off ball because of his ability to score..... JJ is a natural PG who has always been asked to score but like to pass and hit the jumper when necessary and he is skilled and can take you off the dribble in one on one situations and then he looks to drop off to the big. AJ is very athletic and is a guard who can score and help handle the ball..... Felix can hit that open jumper on any given night..... Fritz has got to get stronger with the ball because of his height he is a natural small forward and will have the challenge of guarding the smaller guards at 6'9...... Lue Lue is super fast but will have to learn to utilize his big man because of his size.... Austin is a pure PG and will have to work to become a 85%-90% shooter and get the past first mind set....... Oumhar will be a beast in two years with added size and improved offensive skills he will be unstoppable.....

 

Now I would use Oumhar as a rebounder and shot blocker this year with easy scoring opportunities (drop offs, mix match and transitions) and I would play a basic guard fast past game until my big get cleared or in case they don't get cleared......With a 7 man guard rotations I would not slow up until the game is won...... And I would press the crap out of every team....... and I would have the shooter gets back rule... everyone must crash the boards.... Oh and my defense I would press into a zone and make my guard work with help side, trap wing only, looking to jump passing lanes for easy scoring and transition opportunities....... I would look to make it hard for bigs to touch the ball and if they get it they would be immediately doubled......... On any giving night any of those player could lead in scoring..... Then CC would look a lot better....The game is too slow..... TRUE POINT GUARD MAKE THERE TEAMMATES BETTER....... I have seen sparks of his greatness but I have also seen the reverse LET THEM play and you will see the players Cordia really have.... Educate the ALL the kids when they make mistakes so they get better ........I GO ON RECORD SAYING CORDIA HAS A GREAT TEAM :confused:

 

 

Nice analysis, you've definitely put some thought into it.

 

Agree that Combs is a pure shooter, Oumar will dominate in 2 years or so, and that Christen is a great guard who can really shine.

 

When I saw Cordia, I didn't think they moved the ball well against the zone very well. They did make some shots late in the game to keep them in there, but I agree that at the end of the day, they need better ball movement, reversal, etc.

 

Because I missed some of the first half, it seems like I didn't get to see very much of Lucien (bigger kid) and the small guard who played on the ball in their full-court man pressure very much.

 

I really liked the small, muscular guard (Frimpong, if he's the one I'm thinking of... but, I might be wrong and thinking of Tagaola or Chisolm though). My memory is kind of foggy because they ran so many kids in and out and he didn't get to play a lot because of fouls, but I really liked the latter kid's defensive ability. I'm pretty sure he fouled out and got some quick whistles on him in the 2nd that really hurt his rhythm, but he was really harassing the New Cath ball handlers and making life tough on them.

The player you are think of is Lue Lue (Chisolm) he is very active on defense and is a very good guard who is the primary scorer for the JV team and has put up plenty of points. Frimpong is also great on defense and is a good shooter. Cordia will have to win with the Guard game Oumhar is not ready and for his age he is doing an excellent job just need time for development of the post offensive game and we are putting a lot of pressure on him without Hines, Josh Ortiz or Rich Chapman. Hopefully we can get a break and give us so size in the post..... Rebounds are hurting us especially on offense.

 

I wish Hines well and hope his move bring him much success.

I saw Cordia play Knott Central last year in the All A and they were rolling along at a fast pace, pressing and and getting out in transition, causing Knott problems. Then in the second half Rhodes for some reason put the brakes on and slowed the tempo of the game, which was in Knott's favor because Cordia was a quicker team.

Also, I believe in substituting but I think Rhodes sometimes over does it, running too many players in and out which hinders getting into any kind of rhythm. But I've only seen Cordia a few times in the last two years so maybe I'm over analyzing.