I'd place Evan Brooks on the second or third team honestly, but what do I know?

Hard to believe Whalen from Rowan Co. isnt listed but 5 Elliott Co players are listed in some fashion. Who compiled this list?

Rocky Adkins

I'm still waiting to hear who X's and O's player of the year is.....

My pic is Ryan Callahan , he`s a better all around player. Perry avg what 26, and that's it. Jair Jackson lead the state in rebounds per game, and ave around 15 points. That could be player of the year, not counting the 3or 4 blocked shots a game. And he`s 2nd team, really. Redparth is a double - double machine, and will play some "D" . He could be player of year. The only list problem I have is Jackson 2nd team, leading the state in rebounds alone should get you 1st team. Points got Perry POY and he didn't lead the state. And Nick Miller is a very good player , and I wish he would have been healthy all year, but only playing a few games, I would have to say not on the list. Due to lack of games. Whalen from Rowan definitely should be on the list. But over all not bad. A little shocked Rowan only 2 player`s , with such a good season.

Here are the facts with stats provided. Morgan finished 22-6, won their district, and regional runner-up. Rowan county finished 23-7, won their district, and made it to regional semi-finals. Both players are very similar with their stats. Jair Jackson shouldn't even be considered for player of the year due to Greenup's 12-18 record. Yes I think that must play a factor when considering POY award. Now if Jackson had 23 ppg to go along with those rebounds then I'd say you could throw his name out there. But that isn't the case. Perry is a Jr and will undoubtedly be the #1 ranked pre-season player of the year again in the 16th next year. Maybe try and give the kid some credit instead of downing him all of the time. You will feel better about yourself. Even if Harold comes back to lead your Musketeers next season.

 

 

Jordan Perry Ryne Callahan

26.2 ppg 22.2 ppg

3.6 rpg 2.7 rpg

48.4 fg% 50.9 fg%

36.1 3pt 38.1 3pt%

76.7 ft% 80.2 ft%

I think we need to get a poll going to try and see who X's and O's likes the least. Coach Tackett at Greenup Co. or Jordan Perry. lol :popcorn::no::deadhorse:

Harold Tackett by a long shot, I and many others ( not only Greenup people ) feel he is by far the worst coach in region, and maybe state. And cost Greenup a chance at 2 regional titles , this year for sure. The talent was there and he messed it up... He need`s fired or to quite, he should go back to coaching cross country, maybe more his speed. Just needs to stay away from all levels of basketball, girls and boys, not even pee-wee... Now Jordan Perry, the only thing I have on him, is that I feel he gets way to much hype. The kid can score, but gets a lot from cherry picking. He is a good 1on 1 player, can drive with the best, of them. I feel he needs to be a better out side shooter, it seems if you can make him shoot jumpers , and 3`s he struggle`s. He doesn't do much rebounding if any at all. Yes he`s a guard, but at 6'3 he could be hitting the boards some. I see smaller guards do it all the time. Defensively not much, doesn't guard other top players , when Morgan played Greenup , he didn't guard Hughes or little Jackson, and I`m sure he doesn't guard Callahan or any of the other team`s top 2 guards. It`s not that I don't like him, and he is a good player , just gets way to much hype. I feel to be the best you need to be a all around player, not just score. Not saying you have to lead in all categories , but be more than a scorer. For most people all they look at is point`s , and if you avg 20 some a game your something great.. I would take a kid who scores 16 a game , get`s 10 rebounds a game, will "D" up on anybody , and play`s team ball. Over 26 a game and not much else, I`m sure most coaches would to. Just don't like all the hype for someone who only scores. IF it was a kid named Jim Smith I`d say the same. I`m just a team, and all around type player, kind of guy. Not much on points only. I think Elliott just proved that works. Yes I cant stand Harold at all, so he wins by a lot.

Here are the facts with stats provided. Morgan finished 22-6, won their district, and regional runner-up. Rowan county finished 23-7, won their district, and made it to regional semi-finals. Both players are very similar with their stats. Jair Jackson shouldn't even be considered for player of the year due to Greenup's 12-18 record. Yes I think that must play a factor when considering POY award. Now if Jackson had 23 ppg to go along with those rebounds then I'd say you could throw his name out there. But that isn't the case. Perry is a Jr and will undoubtedly be the #1 ranked pre-season player of the year again in the 16th next year. Maybe try and give the kid some credit instead of downing him all of the time. You will feel better about yourself. Even if Harold comes back to lead your Musketeers next season.

 

 

Jordan Perry Ryne Callahan

26.2 ppg 22.2 ppg

3.6 rpg 2.7 rpg

48.4 fg% 50.9 fg%

36.1 3pt 38.1 3pt%

76.7 ft% 80.2 ft%

 

First of all I feel great about my self, I have a great family and a son in high school who does very well ,at school and sports. So don't worry about me. And if Harold comes back it will be another bad season, that's not good. Yes the stats are close, Rowan played a tougher schedule, and has more players that can do things than Perry and Redparth . In the head to head match up, Rowan beat Morgan bad, Callahan was in the 20`s and Perry about 12 . So that goes to Callahan... As far as Jair Jackson if he avg 23 and leading the state in rebounds , he would prob be up for Mr. Basketball with numbers like that.. With a different coach at Greenup , he could have done better. And why does records matter ? Do you think college coaches only get kids off of winning teams? So why should it matter on POY. IT`s best Player of the year ,not best team. Also I don't down him, he does some stuff well, hard to stop 1 on 1, and can shoot a bit. Look at his numbers agents Rowan, Elliott and any other winning team if they played any. Not nearly as good. And next year he will be preseason number1, so will see how that goes. With out Redparth could be a little harder. Good luck to Jordan, I just think when it comes time for college , there may be some disappointed fans who think he`s better than he is. But maybe for his sake I`m the one who`s wrong. I have 1 of my own to worry about. Callahan won 3 of the 5 stat`s you posted . I forgot scoring is all that matters.

First of all I feel great about my self, I have a great family and a son in high school who does very well ,at school and sports. So don't worry about me. And if Harold comes back it will be another bad season, that's not good. Yes the stats are close, Rowan played a tougher schedule, and has more players that can do things than Perry and Redparth . In the head to head match up, Rowan beat Morgan bad, Callahan was in the 20`s and Perry about 12 . So that goes to Callahan... As far as Jair Jackson if he avg 23 and leading the state in rebounds , he would prob be up for Mr. Basketball with numbers like that.. With a different coach at Greenup , he could have done better. And why does records matter ? Do you think college coaches only get kids off of winning teams? So why should it matter on POY. IT`s best Player of the year ,not best team. Also I don't down him, he does some stuff well, hard to stop 1 on 1, and can shoot a bit. Look at his numbers agents Rowan, Elliott and any other winning team if they played any. Not nearly as good. And next year he will be preseason number1, so will see how that goes. With out Redparth could be a little harder. Good luck to Jordan, I just think when it comes time for college , there may be some disappointed fans who think he`s better than he is. But maybe for his sake I`m the one who`s wrong. I have 1 of my own to worry about. Callahan won 3 of the 5 stat`s you posted . I forgot scoring is all that matters.

 

I do feel bad for you that Tackett is your coach. And Greenup has had too much talent to play so poorly. Good luck to you and your son. I hope they have a better year next season. I forgot to post assists. Callahan doesn't give up the rock when he has it. So 3 to 3. Lol.

I do feel bad for you that Tackett is your coach. And Greenup has had too much talent to play so poorly. Good luck to you and your son. I hope they have a better year next season. I forgot to post assists. Callahan doesn't give up the rock when he has it. So 3 to 3. Lol.

 

I once thought that Perry was the better of the 2. When Elliott played Rowan Callahan was the only kid that scored for them in the first half. He out scored Elliott by himself. With the same people guarding Callahan and Perry. Also when Perry DID give it up in finals of district to the supporting cast it resulted in turnover. 4-3 Callahan. Both are great players. So my vote at the end of this year goes to Callahan.

I once thought that Perry was the better of the 2. When Elliott played Rowan Callahan was the only kid that scored for them in the first half. He out scored Elliott by himself. With the same people guarding Callahan and Perry. Also when Perry DID give it up in finals of district to the supporting cast it resulted in turnover. 4-3 Callahan. Both are great players. So my vote at the end of this year goes to Callahan.

 

Well in the end it looks like none of us got a vote. And the player of the year was given to Perry. Callahan did play well in that 1st half against Elliott though. Just glad Perry has another year left to keep improving.

Callahan doesn't give up the rock when he has it.

That isn't really a fair statement. He averages over two assists (which isn't a ton and I don't know about Perry)...plus, Rowan's offense is designed to get him shots. On top of that he averages 22.2 points per game and only averages 15 shots per game.

 

Honestly, my choice would have been Callahan...if nothing more than the fact that statistically they are very close and head to head Callahan led his team to a victory against Morgan. I also agree with the statement of Elliott playing the same players and defense against both players. However, they are both good lookin' ball players and are fun to watch.

That isn't really a fair statement. He averages over two assists (which isn't a ton and I don't know about Perry)...plus, Rowan's offense is designed to get him shots. On top of that he averages 22.2 points per game and only averages 15 shots per game.

 

Honestly, my choice would have been Callahan...if nothing more than the fact that statistically they are very close and head to head Callahan led his team to a victory against Morgan. I also agree with the statement of Elliott playing the same players and defense against both players. However, they are both good lookin' ball players and are fun to watch.

 

 

Both great players. Perry is more of a slasher. He had over 140 more ft attempts than Callahan on the year. While Callahan is more of a 3pt shooter.

Hard to believe Whalen from Rowan Co. isnt listed but 5 Elliott Co players are listed in some fashion. Who compiled this list?

 

I 100% agree. Whalen is better than a lot of guards that made the list.

Whalen was a mistake on my part. He was accidentally left off HM list. I was debating on him third team and went with another player and didn't move him to HM on my handwritten list. I couldn't edit my post.

WHALEN IS ON THE HM LIST!!!!!