For me this game (and almost any that Scott County are involved in) depends upon Trent Gilbert's ability to "earn" free throws. Every time he attacks the basket his shot is accompanied by a cry as if he's been ambushed. Some officials fall for it, others don't. To his credit his free throw percentage is phenomenal, he went 14-15 in the 11th Region Final against Henry Clay for example. Keep Gilbert away from the charity stripe and give your team a chance ... foul him and you'll be on your way home for sure!

 

DAVE

 

The problem with Dave's theory is.... If you don't foul Gilbert, he will make the shot the vast majority of the time.

The only strategy I have seen work against Gilbert was to double team him every time he touches the ball... And he isn't selfish so he will hit the open man.

He is deceptive and quick with the ball so he does draw a lot of fouls. But I haven't seen him flop too much. He usually plays through and tries to get "and 1's"

Wed. March 19...6:30 PM

 

Scott County (32-3) averaging 74.4 PPG.....Fleming County (24-9) averaging 72.8 PPG

 

MP: Scott County 79-63

 

 

Predictions?

 

SC by 15 plus

GO Fleming Co !