So let me ask this. If ray won Mr. Basketball, would you all be disappointed, upset?

 

I don't think disappointed or upset are the right words. I would congratulate him and be happy for him but I'm not sure I would feel he was the best candidate. Ultimately though, I'll state my opinions and be straight up with you but nothing that happens in high school basketball causes me to feel upset or disappointed.

I don't think disappointed or upset are the right words. I would congratulate him and be happy for him but I'm not sure I would feel he was the best candidate. Ultimately though, I'll state my opinions and be straight up with you but nothing that happens in high school basketball causes me to feel upset or disappointed.

 

I was coming back to say I don't think I worded it the best way possible but your sentiment is understood and respected Sir.

I was coming back to say I don't think I worded it the best way possible but your sentiment is understood and respected Sir.

 

Ray Spalding is definitely one of the top players in the state. It wouldn't be a sham if he were to win the award. No hate from me at all...I just think I'd vote for Simmons or Perry.

Simmons and Spalding are scheduled to square off this Friday, weather permitting, as Trinity tries to avenge an earlier defeat.

Carson Williams did not win KABC 8th Region Player of the Year.

 

Hayden Hawes of Oldham County did.

 

Just to clarify, like I seem to do every year at this time, to be eligible to win KABC Regional Player of the Year you must meet the following criteria.

 

1. Be a Senior

2. At least one of your coaches, head or assistant, must be a member of the KABC.

 

Here are this years winners.

 

Region 1 - Parker Adams - Calloway County

Region 2 - David Simmons - Henderson County

Region 3 - Aric Holman - Owensboro

Region 4 - Dillon Geralds - Monroe County

Region 5 - Eljay Cowherd - Bardstown

Region 6 - Dujuanta Weaver - Doss

Region 7 - Dwayne Sutton - Manual

Raymond Spaulding - Trinity

Jalen Perry - Ballard

Region 8 - Hayden Hawes - Oldham County

Region 9 - James Bolden - Holmes

Drew McDonald - Newport Central Catholic

Region 10 - Dorian Henry - Mason County

Region 11 - Matt Rose - Lexington Christian Academy

Region 12 - Hagen Tyler - Boyle County

Region 13 - Skyler Griffith - Williamsburg

Region 14 - Cameron Justice - Knott County Central

Region 15 - Kyle Gullett - Johnson Central

Region 16 - Ryne Callahan - Rowan County

 

Once again this is a senior award. Congrats to all winners who are deserving. All KABC Players of the Year and Runner Up Players of the Year are invited to play in the KABC East/West All Star Game which takes place the weekend of the state tournament at Transy.

 

Thanks so much for the list. On BGP you can always count on someone to come through with the correct info. :thumb:

Simmons and Spalding are scheduled to square off this Friday, weather permitting, as Trinity tries to avenge an earlier defeat.

 

That should be an incredible game. Where is that game?

Doesn't say KABC but here is where the confusion sets in:

 

@TriStateIntSpts: 8th Region player of the year is @Cwilli2332 from @Rebels_Nation. @coach_D_OWEN named 8th region Coach of the year also from @Rebels_Nation

 

That was just for inside the region, not KABC.

I stand corrected. Our girls coach shot me an e-mail that a player from our school was POY.

 

Got it too.

That should be an incredible game. Where is that game?

 

Trinity.

What percentage of coaches are members of the KABC?

What percentage of coaches are members of the KABC?

 

I'd guess somewhere around 85-90%. I was a member every year that I coached at the high school level. There are a lot of benefits that come with membership like the annual KABC conference.

I will take the three who tied for POY in the Seventh and take on the top three from any other region in a 3-on-3 tournament. Any takers?

I will take the three who tied for POY in the Seventh and take on the top three from any other region in a 3-on-3 tournament. Any takers?

 

Give me David Simmons, Aric Holman and Hagen Tyler

You can find a membership list on the KABC website. Like I stated before not all coaches vote and you can't vote for your own player.

 

I will say this, some regions have more votes sent in then others. Nothing is "rigged" or "orchestrated" the KABC wouldn't condone or do anything like that. Lets be serious. Instead of trying to criticize a process or results that you may not agree with or seem to "add up" in your eyes, lets celebrate the kids and congratulate them.

 

Very good observation. Some people just can't say congratulations without some additional comment.

Question just so I understand.... These players are all eligible for Mr. Basketball. Are kids who aren't on this list also eligible?