Basketball season for 2014/2015 should provide another exciting year. What should we expect from Boone County? Remember, please be constructive.

Basketball season for 2014/2015 should provide another exciting year. What should we expect from Boone County? Remember, please be constructive.

 

The Lady Rebels will be quick and aggressive this year. They lack size once again but will look to overcome it with tenacity and grit. They return one of the best players in the region in senior Alexis Switzer along with four other battle tested seniors. They have some very talented under classmen as well and the team chemistry seems great. Coach Fookes always has them play a tough schedule to get them ready for district play. The 9th region reminds me of SEC football, it's going to be a real slugfest! When the dust clears, look for the Lady Rebels to be in the thick of it.

The Lady Rebels will be quick and aggressive this year. They lack size once again but will look to overcome it with tenacity and grit. They return one of the best players in the region in senior Alexis Switzer along with four other battle tested seniors. They have some very talented under classmen as well and the team chemistry seems great. Coach Fookes always has them play a tough schedule to get them ready for district play. The 9th region reminds me of SEC football, it's going to be a real slugfest! When the dust clears, look for the Lady Rebels to be in the thick of it.

I love their starting lineup, and although the size isn't there, they may be one of the best defensively in the area imo. I still think one of the best players off the bench in the area will be Sadie Moore who is a great defender and can still knock down some shots when she decides to take them. They should be fun to watch this year with Maddie at the point and although they won't have the sharp shooter like they had last year, Ford can knock down some big time 3's and Alexis can hit from anywhere on the floor. They should be fighting for yet another district title this year.

Boone had the season that most expected of them. Nell wins some games that many others probably wouldn't. The question is what does the talent pool look like at Boone Co, especially with Nell retiring? They graduate their starting 5 (?) and only returning impact player is Foster. How will they stack up?

Boone had the season that most expected of them. Nell wins some games that many others probably wouldn't. The question is what does the talent pool look like at Boone Co, especially with Nell retiring? They graduate their starting 5 (?) and only returning impact player is Foster. How will they stack up?

 

Tell us more MM. If ESPN did a highlight reel of Boone's season what would be some of the top 10 moments. I ask because girls sports in NKY gets jack squat for coverage and I know there is talent out there that people should here about. Be as detailed as you can and feel free to look at some of my other posts for suggestions.

Boone had the season that most expected of them. Nell wins some games that many others probably wouldn't. The question is what does the talent pool look like at Boone Co, especially with Nell retiring? They graduate their starting 5 (?) and only returning impact player is Foster. How will they stack up?

 

They did lose 5 seniors (4 started with Foster being the fifth) and more importantly Nell. They do have some young talent coming up like the Anderson girl who is a work horse. I hope the new coach doesn't play as tough of an out of conference schedule as Nell did. Boone played the 5th strongest schedule in the state this year. It will take some time molding the younger talent. Foster will have to put this team on her back and carry them. It's a role she's had before in middle school and as a freshman.

The new coach may not have a choice if already set for next season (which many are done by now). How did Duncan come along this season? Would be good if they are able to develop an inside presence to take some pressure off of Foster. Agree that Anderson is a nice player. She seems to be able to do it all.

 

It will be interesting to see who fills the large shoes of Nell.

They did lose 5 seniors (4 started with Foster being the fifth) and more importantly Nell. They do have some young talent coming up like the Anderson girl who is a work horse. I hope the new coach doesn't play as tough of an out of conference schedule as Nell did. Boone played the 5th strongest schedule in the state this year. It will take some time molding the younger talent. Foster will have to put this team on her back and carry them. It's a role she's had before in middle school and as a freshman.

 

If you follow True Rank ... here's their final rankings of 2014-2015 including the State Tournament...

https://www.truerank.org/2014-2015-ky-girls-basketball-rankings-jan-4.html

Boone County is 10th...FYI I am not correcting you but confirming your statement stating they had a tough schedule which I was unaware (that BC had such a tough schedule) for this year. IMO - SOS is very important especially come tournament time.

The new coach may not have a choice if already set for next season (which many are done by now). How did Duncan come along this season? Would be good if they are able to develop an inside presence to take some pressure off of Foster. Agree that Anderson is a nice player. She seems to be able to do it all.

 

It will be interesting to see who fills the large shoes of Nell.

 

Duncan had some good games for JV. She has very good instincts on offense but needs to work on her defensive skill set. Getting stronger and building her endurance will really help her game as well.

Nell has set the bar very high but I'm sure there will be some very good candidates for the administration to select from.

If you follow True Rank ... here's their final rankings of 2014-2015 including the State Tournament...

https://www.truerank.org/2014-2015-ky-girls-basketball-rankings-jan-4.html

Boone County is 10th...FYI I am not correcting you but confirming your statement stating they had a tough schedule which I was unaware (that BC had such a tough schedule) for this year. IMO - SOS is very important especially come tournament time.

 

You're exactly right on the importance of SOS. My concern for Boone is that they will be so young and inexperienced that their spirit may get broken if the receive a beat down early and often while playing a schedule similar to this years.

Not much better than this past season, however, they have the talent to surprise some people like Campbell County. There is a lot of pressure on maintaining dominance of Boone County with Ryle, Cooper, Conner, and St Henry fighting for the talent of the younger gals.

Anyone heard any names/rumors about possible coaches? I heard a name that I think would do great at boone---not sure if there was any facts behind it OR if it was just hearsay. The name I heard just resigned from an 8th region school.

The job must be posted for 30 days before interviewing takes place. As of Monday, it hasn't posted yet. Any names being rumored are just that. The administration is very judicious and will have a committee look at all the applicants, then interview the top 3-5 before making their selection. I know the principle and he will not tip his hand (he would be a great poker player). I will say that there will be interest from all over the tri-state and maybe beyond. They will give the job to the candidate they feel will be best suited for the program now and in the future.

They did lose 5 seniors (4 started with Foster being the fifth) and more importantly Nell. They do have some young talent coming up like the Anderson girl who is a work horse. I hope the new coach doesn't play as tough of an out of conference schedule as Nell did. Boone played the 5th strongest schedule in the state this year. It will take some time molding the younger talent. Foster will have to put this team on her back and carry them. It's a role she's had before in middle school and as a freshman.

 

Whereis this ranking system from?