Just pointing out FACTS.

 

One4One said put him against someone his own size and he's just another player...this just in. College coaches called and they disagree. His play speaks for itself against elite competition.

 

Your lack of basketball knowledge continues to amaze me.

Yeah,,I've been pretty busy today myself answering all the calls from college coaches,,they were about 50/50 with their thoughts. By the way, is Owen County still your pick to win the 8th region this year?

It was a great game to call. You can't ask for a better atmosphere. The Gallatin County gym was packed and not just the lower bowl. I think even the Owen County Dog catcher was there. Not many folks left in Owenton. Same for the Walton side, but couldn't see part of the upper section from our table.

 

Owen did a great job on Evans, Sullivan and Townsend. Each had a big game in the tournament, but really shut them out in the finals. Just 12 points between them. That's what makes this Walton team very dangerous as each player is capable of a huge night. This game was Kyle Kinmon. Can flat out shoot. Walton did not shoot 1 free throw in the game.

 

Carson averaged 20+ in both games against Gallatin & Walton. 9-10 from the stripe in the finals. What's different about this Owen County team is that they work like a team. It's not just Carson's show. Forsee, Toftness and McDonald all can have a great night and contribute at any time.

 

Congrats to Walton on their season so far. A far cry from last year. Proves that the players are buying in and success is coming. For Owen, a date with Augusta in the first round.

 

Oh yeah, forgot to mention that Carson became the all time leading scorer at Owen County with 1,783 points and still has a season and a half to go.

Walton did not shoot 1 free throw in the game.

I am certain they shot at least 1. It was late in the game.

It was a great game to call. You can't ask for a better atmosphere. The Gallatin County gym was packed and not just the lower bowl. I think even the Owen County Dog catcher was there. Not many folks left in Owenton. Same for the Walton side, but couldn't see part of the upper section from our table.

 

Owen did a great job on Evans, Sullivan and Townsend. Each had a big game in the tournament, but really shut them out in the finals. Just 12 points between them. That's what makes this Walton team very dangerous as each player is capable of a huge night. This game was Kyle Kinmon. Can flat out shoot. Walton did not shoot 1 free throw in the game.

 

Carson averaged 20+ in both games against Gallatin & Walton. 9-10 from the stripe in the finals. What's different about this Owen County team is that they work like a team. It's not just Carson's show. Forsee, Toftness and McDonald all can have a great night and contribute at any time.

 

Congrats to Walton on their season so far. A far cry from last year. Proves that the players are buying in and success is coming. For Owen, a date with Augusta in the first round.

 

Oh yeah, forgot to mention that Carson became the all time leading scorer at Owen County with 1,783 points and still has a season and a half to go.

 

I didn't see the Owen County dog catcher there but the director to the OC Friends of Animals and the dog shelter was certainly there as she is Carson's aunt. I agree that Owen Co is not just Carson's show. He is surrounded by good players who have played together for many years and they work very well together. Carson had 9 assists in the finals so he obviously shares the ball and has confidence in his teammates. Coach Duvall does a great job with the team year in and year out too.

 

Congrats to Walton on a good game and I agree they have come along way since last season.

Blue Collar, is an excellent way to describe Carson, extreme athlete & no one plays harder. A kid like him is going to dominate on any AAU level because of his athletic ability & lets admit not many kids will work that hard on AAU circuit. But major college basketball is a totally different animal. At this point Carson has a very limited offensive game. I have probably seen him play 10 times and besides one 12 footer, he has only made layups & dunks. His jump shot is just very limited right now. 6'4 power forwards or wings that cant knock down 17 footers struggle at next level, no matter how athletic or blue collar. Right now he is low mid-major, NKU type, and without much improvement in his jump shot will struggle at that level. If he develops a consistent jumper a step up from that level is possible.

 

Having said that, he is a great kid with a tremendous work ethic, the way he has improved other parts of his game, like ball handling & ft's, it would not surprise me if next year he has a consistent jump shot!

 

I've watched him since 8th grade and agree with everything you say. IMO if he is to reach his full potential he needs to play exclusively on the perimeter. If he as major D1 aspirations (which every kid with his talent does) then he would have to play 2G in college. I haven't seen him in AAU so maybe he gets the chance to play the perimeter in that environment.

 

It is a difficult balancing act for his high school coach because he is more effective and their team will probably be more successful if he plays close to the basket. No one can match up with him physically in the 8th. But I think it is somewhat of a disservice to him if you don't "require" him to play the majority of games on the perimeter until crunch time, then you can move him closer to the basket and take full advantage of the match up problems he creates.

I would like to chime in on this thread. First, congrats to my son and his teammates at Walton-Verona. They have came a long way in a year. Coach Brannen, Coach Sullivan and staff have done a great job this year and I think we will continue to get better. Second, congrats to Owen County. They were the best team and have the best player. Coach Duvall has his team playing well and all of his kids know their role and play it well. Third, as a former coach let me say I would take Carson on my team any day. The kid can play! He will continue to improve and play at the D-1 level. Does he need to improve his jumper, yes. Will he - YES! He is a great kid and great player. Great game and great people at this game. This is what the ALL-A and HS basketball is all about.

I've watched him since 8th grade and agree with everything you say. IMO if he is to reach his full potential he needs to play exclusively on the perimeter. If he as major D1 aspirations (which every kid with his talent does) then he would have to play 2G in college. I haven't seen him in AAU so maybe he gets the chance to play the perimeter in that environment.

 

It is a difficult balancing act for his high school coach because he is more effective and their team will probably be more successful if he plays close to the basket. No one can match up with him physically in the 8th. But I think it is somewhat of a disservice to him if you don't "require" him to play the majority of games on the perimeter until crunch time, then you can move him closer to the basket and take full advantage of the match up problems he creates.

I completely agree with you here, in fact, that's one of the first things I thought upon watching them play. No way should he be in the paint like he is, but they have no one else that is capable of matching up in that spot. with the way he handles the ball and with his athleticism he could run the point for them and he would probably be fantastic at it. the thing that stuck out the most to me with him was his vision, he saw the whole court even when penetrating and double or triple teamed.

I completely agree with you here, in fact, that's one of the first things I thought upon watching them play. No way should he be in the paint like he is, but they have no one else that is capable of matching up in that spot. with the way he handles the ball and with his athleticism he could run the point for them and he would probably be fantastic at it. the thing that stuck out the most to me with him was his vision, he saw the whole court even when penetrating and double or triple teamed.

 

Absolutely agree. We are getting off topic of the thread...but I have to say it is hard for most high school coaches blessed with a kid like him to resist the urge of capitalizing on his/her strengths so the team succeeds rather than doing what is best for the player's long term development. The coach is in a tough spot if they choose the latter because people will accuse him/her of putting the player ahead of the team.

 

But the reality is that kids like Williams rarely come along at places such as Owen County (no disrespect). My feeling is that if you think he has the chance to play major D1 then you give him every opportunity to develop his skills for the position he is projected to play at the next level. I doubt there are many blue collar, 6'5" post players with decent ball handling skills tearing it up at any elite D1 school at the moment.