Covington Catholic/Scott County predictions

[NEERFAN]

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Honestly, I don't think Scott Co's "size" will be an issue, that is the least active 7' I've ever seen. Now, they'll have to keep him off the offensive glass, but I don't think he is the difference.

 

Gilbert shoots the ball off the live dribble as well as anyone I've seen this year. He is REALLY hard to defend. He will certainly get his.

 

However, I think CovCath has more guys that can score the ball and ultimately win a fairly close game (5-7 points).

 

I'm with you on this one but then again I've seen both teams once.

Edited March 23, 2014 by True blue (and gold)
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[jbwill2]

Has CovCath ever won a state basketball title?

[colonel-fan]

Has CovCath ever won a state basketball title?

 

No. State runner-up in 1967. Controversial finish to that one.

[NEERFAN]

Has CovCath ever won a state basketball title?

 

Lost in the '67 finals to Earlington. The only two 9th region teams to hoist the trophy are SK and Holmes.

[Clyde]

Not sure if CCH will play more man or more zone but I'd expect frosh CVH to draw Gilbert in man.

[Clyde]

CVH averaging 17 PPG at S16.

 

Trying to recall how often we see frosh play like this at Rupp?

[Sandman]

After some extensive research on the treasure trove that is this site (http://www.kyhssports.freewebspace.com), I've found that this is the first time in the 88 years that there have been district tournaments (began in 1927) that two district runners-up will meet in the finals of the Sweet 16. The closest we've come before was in 1941 when Inez lost their district while St. X did not actually play in one (all Louisville city schools advanced directly to the 7th Region tourney per notes on the site). This will be the 11th time a district runner-up will win the Sweet 16. Previous winners as runners-up in their own district:

 

1930 - Corinth

1937 - Midway

1941 - Inez

1942 - Lafayette

1960 - Flaget

1971 - Male

1976 - Edmonson County

1979 - Lafayette

1985 - Hopkinsville

2011 - Christian County

 

Info like this is why I still love this site. Awesome material right there. It hadn't even occurred to me that these two teams were both district runner-ups. :thumb:

[Sandman]

As for the thread title, I'm going with Scott County in a close game. In close matchups like this, I tend to go with the team who has the best player/ Scott County's Gilbert=UConn's Napier. Why I picked the Huskies to get out of their pod over Villanova.

[Qryche11]

Not sure if CCH will play more man or more zone but I'd expect frosh CVH to draw Gilbert in man.

 

Gilbert will bust a zone to pieces. I would may do a zone chaser on Gilbert and use Schue and Schult to neutralize Long. Martini could be the X factor if CCH gets too busy worrying about Gilbert and Long.

[jbwill2]

No. State runner-up in 1967. Controversial finish to that one.

 

Congrats to CCH for advancing, and good luck in the finals today. Very impressive!

 

What was the controversial finish in the 1967 game?

[Qryche11]

Info like this is why I still love this site. Awesome material right there. It hadn't even occurred to me that these two teams were both district runner-ups. :thumb:

 

If you are really a KY HS Basketball stat geek like me you can pick up the KY HS BB Encyclopedia 1916-2013 at Joseph Beth Booksellers. It has every team, record, district results every yr, regional, player records and stats. It's like $40 but a ton of cool info.

[wxyz]

Is Gilbert committed yet? Where? Just curious...

[Hat Trick]

Gonna go with Coach Ruthsatz and the Colonels over Coach Hicks and the Cards....68-62

[Clyde]

Gilbert will bust a zone to pieces. I would may do a zone chaser on Gilbert and use Schue and Schult to neutralize Long. Martini could be the X factor if CCH gets too busy worrying about Gilbert and Long.

 

 

My guess is CVH is going to know what breath mints Gilbert chews.

[Clyde]

Is Gilbert committed yet? Where? Just curious...

 

Not yet. Not many offers. I think TN Tech is his only D1 offer. OK State has invited him for a visit.