Why does being 17 as a soph mean he is finished growing?

 

The ceiling is much lower for a 17 year old soph than it would be for someone the right age.

I watched him last night against Casey County. He Has good size and strength but if he is 17 already as soph he is probably done growing. He didn't guard anybody all night in the half court. His coach is doing him no favors by hiding him in a zone. I hope the Travelers coach makes him defend. He cherry picked a lot, never went to the defensive glass but with their size he really didn't have to. Clemson is a stretch for him.

 

I 100 % agree Fire. I have been bashed on here for saying Broughton isn't as good as the hype. There is no way this kid can play High level D1 ball. I think a place like WKU or NKU is his ceiling. He's a fine player don't get me wrong. And I have preached the defense for 2 years.

A 15 year old soph has more potential to grow than a 17 year old. Wouldn't you agree?

 

Sure. However , being 17 does not mean you ate at your tallest.

This comment is not specifically about the young man mentioned above rather it is a comment on what is becoming more the norm with high school athletes. A 17 year old is not really a sophmore. I was 17 when I graduated from high school. A year or two makes a huge difference at this stage in life. What is the cut off date for how old you can be to play high school sports?

 

 

I was also 17 when I graduated as well. This kid is really good so not doubting that but the fact that he has 2 more years of eligibility is ridiculous. So he will be 19 as a Sr playing.

This is really more common then many people realize. If the state tournament printed birthdates(I know they won't) In the program I think more people would get a better idea how many 19 year olds are playing.

 

For schools from rual areas this allows them to batch talent an stay away from those really down years. In many cases getting 3 full years of varsity play from a kid and in many cases getting 4 years.

 

Im fine with the rule. Everyone has the same option to start their child when they think their ready.

 

If you want to give them a head start athletically thats your choice.

This is really more common then many people realize. If the state tournament printed birthdates(I know they won't) In the program I think more people would get a better idea how many 19 year olds are playing.

 

For schools from rual areas this allows them to batch talent an stay away from those really down years. In many cases getting 3 full years of varsity play from a kid and in many cases getting 4 years.

 

Im fine with the rule. Everyone has the same option to start their child when they think their ready.

 

If you want to give them a head start athletically thats your choice.

 

My impression is this phenomenon is much bigger in EKY than the rest of the state.

My impression is this phenomenon is much bigger in EKY than the rest of the state.

 

I would say it got a good start in the mountains, but it is much more wide spread across the state then 10 years ago.

 

My rule is.... when you see a squad winning games with freshmen an sophomores you can just about bet their packing some hold backs.

 

As physical as the game has gotten the only 15 year old freshmen that can compete are those who started puberty at 12...

Broughton is a nice player. Good body, solid athleticism and a pretty good shot as well. He does seem to put up a few too many shots in this system.

 

For a team that has so many "great prospects," North Laurel sure is pretty bad.