Waggener does have talent but I believe their main point guard is out for the season. What Waggener is really missing is decent coaching. Unless the kids AAU coach behind the bench, the coaching is missing most of the time.

 

I believe their main point guard is Devin Cooper...he scored 26 last night and averages around 18. If Kevin Kirby were playing Waggener wouldve probably won by more. That AAU coach stocked the team two years ago; since then there have been two transfers. One transfer starts for FC the other at Central. That AAU coach was also a part of one of the biggest point shaving scandals in NCAA history.

I believe their main point guard is Devin Cooper...he scored 26 last night and averages around 18. If Kevin Kirby were playing Waggener wouldve probably won by more. That AAU coach stocked the team two years ago; since then there have been two transfers. One transfer starts for FC the other at Central. That AAU coach was also a part of one of the biggest point shaving scandals in NCAA history.

 

Cooper is really the shooting guard who is forced to play point.... Amazing both kids that transferred from Waggener are better players and getting the coaching they need.

First off it was not a surprise to me personally that Waggener won after watching both teams play a common opponent, Fern Creek. I saw Waggener win a 2 point game versus Creek and St. X get beat by double figures. Comparing opponents does not always work, but in the case of watching both teams I thought the game would be close which is obviously was. Tough loss when leading by 16 or whatever it was, but we often see the tale of two halves with evenly matched teams. It sounds like Cooper got hot in the end and he is very capable of scoring points in a hurry. I could see that would be a match-up problem for St. X.

 

Waggener is missing PG Hobbs, a sophomore, who is the one who runs that team as a PG should. Also hurts to have PF/C Kirby out so they are doing a great job to advance missing two starters. IMO Cooper is a prototypical SG because he is wired to score in bunches and put up shots. He can handle the ball well, but if he is playing PG it is only out of need. He can handle the ball and penetrate, but playing him as a PG complicates ball movement because he is a prolific scorer. I saw him miss 15 shots in a row out at LIT against Doss, but he never lost confidence or stopped shooting. He had a poor shooting night, but still hit big shots (deep 3's) in final minutes to almost bring his team back to only lose by 1.

 

I have no idea about the coaching on the sideline or even behind the bench as referenced, but the injuries in my mind will keep Waggener from getting past Manual. If Manual can put someone on Hill down low and allow Sutton to guard Cooper that match-up will contain Cooper more than anyone St. X could put on him. It is hard to zone him as he shoots so deep and quick release. Great player, just having to use him as a PG will make the team easier to defend and there will be less ball movement with more one on one action.

Talent wise, Waggener has more than Saint X. Playing good team ball is what made X have a good season. I do not think Waggener can hang with Ballard or Trinity this year, but they will be pre season #1 in 7th region next year if there are no transfers.

Waggener played Trinity tough in the District final.

Would you all Louisville Fans call this an upset? St. X beat Waggener earlier in the year by 10

 

I wouldn't call it an upset. I thinks X sometimes struggles with athletic teams especially in the post season. I wasn't that impressed with X when I saw them earlier in the year. Waggener is a team that can get it going and be dangerous. Somewhat surprised they would lose an 18 point lead. Where was this game played?

I listened to this game and St. X played as well as they possible could in the first half . . . Tigers starting running out of gas and fouls to give and the defense took a back seat . . . Waggner got HOT!!!! Several of their players nailed BIG three pointers down the stretch to allow Waggner the opportunity to get back in the game in second half. St. X had opportiuities in second half to put game away, just did not execute as needed. Had a chance in regulation to win it, just could not execute with 4 seconds left. . . The OT was Waggner's from the start.

I wouldn't call it an upset. I thinks X sometimes struggles with athletic teams especially in the post season. I wasn't that impressed with X when I saw them earlier in the year. Waggener is a team that can get it going and be dangerous. Somewhat surprised they would lose an 18 point lead. Where was this game played?

Game was at X because they were a district winner.