Gave those selecting the team more time to give attention to everyone instead of trying to select a team in 45 minutes with the press and the kids waiting. Also awkward for the players, they thought it might be better for them to hear their fate with their families. Coaches prefer it. I felt that Dunaway and Miller would both have made it, if they showed.

Why did Dunaway and Miller not show???? Are there any other notables who didn't bother to show? This secrecy surrounding the process is ridiculous.

Why did Dunaway and Miller not show???? Are there any other notables who didn't bother to show? This secrecy surrounding the process is ridiculous.

You would have to ask Dunaway and Miller. They were invited. Their schools sent their stats and pictures in, and they both had rooms for the try outs.

40 were invited 38 attended. Any secrecy is unintentional I'm sure. They send out letters to every H.S. Head Coach and AD. They also send letters to over 8000 Lions in the State of Ky. They inform the sports writers and college coaching staffs. Each parent and player is ultimately made aware. The KABC ran the try outs and Georgetown College hosted them. The coaches of the year from each region ran the actual on floor try outs. College referees are on the floor during scrimmages. College trainers and managers from around the state were active. Seems like a pretty diverse group. Open gym to the public. Indiana even sent representatives/ scouts.

I heard the Jones kid from Trigg Co. looked decent. Also heard Ivey had a great tryout.

The team IMO is already picked before they tryout....I think they do the tryout to see if there are any kids they may have missed......usually caters to ballhogs and showboats....

The team IMO is already picked before they tryout....I think they do the tryout to see if there are any kids they may have missed......usually caters to ballhogs and showboats....

 

Exactly! And that's why sometimes good players don't look as well in these situations. Most are used to playing as a team, with chemistry. These games are overblown. They cost money to the players and for those who have already committed to a team, they are unnessacary and not much fun because of just what you said........ ballhogs and showboats.

 

Sometimes it's better to work on your own game at home, lift weights and get ready for college ball.

Couldnt be any further from the truth. From talking to some of the coaches, they picked the team down to a certain number and Then coach Riley and his staff will finalize it. From What ive heard there will be some surprises in both who makes the team and who don't.

Couldnt be any further from the truth. From talking to some of the coaches, they picked the team down to a certain number and Then coach Riley and his staff will finalize it. From What ive heard there will be some surprises in both who makes the team and who don't.

 

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Exactly! And that's why sometimes good players don't look as well in these situations. Most are used to playing as a team, with chemistry. These games are overblown. They cost money to the players and for those who have already committed to a team, they are unnessacary and not much fun because of just what you said........ ballhogs and showboats.

 

Sometimes it's better to work on your own game at home, lift weights and get ready for college ball.

You obviously have not experienced this All Star Game. Its an honor to play for your state. It is a title that sticks with you where ever you go. When they mention your name in college, they also say that you were a Ky All Star.

It does not cost the players a dime to try out or play. You are treated with respect and honor from your peers and fans. Ball hogs and showboats don't last long on the floor during this series. The try outs even for Mr. Basketball who has already made the team is tough. You are trying to prove that you belong and can mesh with everyone around you. Ralph Beard and Allen Houston still talk about the friendships they made and the driving desire to beat Indiana as a team. Whoever "they" pick will have an uphill battle against Oden this year, but they will be playing as a team. you should attend.

Beta. Great last post!

You obviously have not experienced this All Star Game. Its an honor to play for your state. It is a title that sticks with you where ever you go. When they mention your name in college, they also say that you were a Ky All Star.

It does not cost the players a dime to try out or play. You are treated with respect and honor from your peers and fans. Ball hogs and showboats don't last long on the floor during this series. The try outs even for Mr. Basketball who has already made the team is tough. You are trying to prove that you belong and can mesh with everyone around you. Ralph Beard and Allen Houston still talk about the friendships they made and the driving desire to beat Indiana as a team. Whoever "they" pick will have an uphill battle against Oden this year, but they will be playing as a team. you should attend.

 

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Interesting that Miller and Dunaway wouldnt show. It's not like either has anything to lose from playing in this game or going to the tryouts, especially Miller.