2016 Forcht Bank King of the Bluegrass

[Jason Frakes]

Thought you all would be interested in this:

Field Set For 2016 King of the Bluegrass

State champion Paul Dunbar, state runner-up Doss and three other boys basketball teams that won regional titles last season highlight the field that’s been announced for the 2016 Forcht Bank King of the Bluegrass Holiday Classic.

The 36th annual tournament is set for Dec. 16-21 at Fairdale High School.

Paul Dunbar and Doss reached the state final last March, with the Bulldogs prevailing 61-52. Defending regional champions Christian County (Second), Bowling Green (Fourth) and Trinity (Seventh) also are in the field.

Rounding out the field of Kentucky squads are Ballard, Cooper, Covington Catholic, Fairdale, Fern Creek, Franklin-Simpson and North Hardin.

The four out-of-state teams will be Ackworth (Ga.) Allatoona, Lilburn (Ga.) Berkmar, Huntsville (Ala.) Lee and Chicago St. Rita. Berkmar features 6-foot-4 guard Al Durham, a member of the Class of 2017 who has committed to Indiana University.

The tournament also will include several of the top players in Kentucky’s Class of 2017, including Ballard’s David Sloan and Jamil Wilson, Bowling Green’s Terry Taylor, Christian County’s Jaylen Sebree, Cooper’s Sean McNeil, Covington Catholic’s Cole VonHandorf, Doss’ Jaylon Hall, Franklin-Simpson’s Tavin Lovan, North Hardin’s Tony Jackson, Paul Dunbar’s Taveion Hollingsworth and Trinity’s Jacob King.

 

[Clyde]

When I saw this thread I thought "it would be great if both Cooper and CCH are in it." Glad to see they are.

[theguru]

From the link we have:

 

Dunbar

Doss

Christian County

Bowling Green

Trinity

Ballard

Cooper

Covington Catholic

Fairdale

Fern Creek

Franklin-Simpson

North Hardin

 

Also four out of state teams.

[Tiger1]

When I saw this thread I thought "it would be great if both Cooper and CCH are in it." Glad to see they are.

 

Agree as they will be the two best teams in the 9th region next year.

[PurplePride92]

I'm glad to see Franklin-Simpson in it.

[Realreason]

:thumb: they always do a good job of trying to bring in the states best players to showcase them and their teams. Add in always having quality out of state teams and it makes for a great event year end and year out. Job well done

[King of the Bluegrass]

December 16-21, 2016

Fairdale High School

 

Lexington Dunbar

Covington Catholic

Cooper

Bowling Green

Christain Co.

Franklin Simpson

North Hardin

Ballard

Trinity

Doss

Fairdale

Fern Creek

Berkmar - Lilburn, Georgia

St. Rita - Chicago, IL

Lee - Huntsville, AL

Allatoona - Ackworth, GA

[Don't_Hate_the_Playa]

Wow - what a lineup...worth the price of gas and admission to see CovCath and Cooper play. That will be a tough ticket in NKy.

[PurplePride92]

Loaded!!!

[Indiana Patrick]

I really wish Indiana would allow schools to play in a tournament like this. They are not allowed to play schools more than a certain distince from the Indiana border. The rule makes no sense and as far as I can tell, useless. Woulda loved to see Indiana state champ New Albany (which is right across the river from Louisville) play in this.

Looks like the best individual talent and top teams from Kentucky will be in this tournament. im not so sure its an "up year" talent wise in the state but potential matchups like Hollingsworth vs Sloan, or Jackson (NH) vs Taylor (BG) would be a must see. I would like see Fern Creek come together this yr with all their individual potential. And Cov Cath is possibly pre season #1 in Kentucky.

[mooremiller31]

np!

[Doubletake1906]

I really wish Indiana would allow schools to play in a tournament like this. They are not allowed to play schools more than a certain distince from the Indiana border. The rule makes no sense and as far as I can tell, useless. Woulda loved to see Indiana state champ New Albany (which is right across the river from Louisville) play in this.

Looks like the best individual talent and top teams from Kentucky will be in this tournament. im not so sure its an "up year" talent wise in the state but potential matchups like Hollingsworth vs Sloan, or Jackson (NH) vs Taylor (BG) would be a must see. I would like see Fern Creek come together this yr with all their individual potential. And Cov Cath is possibly pre season #1 in Kentucky.

 

Jackson vs. Lovan and Sloan vs. Wales (Fern Creek) would be better matchups IMO.... They are closer in skill set and position. Kyran Jones (BGHS) and Chance Moore would be a great matchup too!

[King of the Bluegrass]

The KOB would love to have Indiana schools. This has been our wish for 36 years. Indiana schools can play one game across the river but NO TOURNAMENTS.

[Indiana Patrick]

Jackson vs. Lovan and Sloan vs. Wales (Fern Creek) would be better matchups IMO.... They are closer in skill set and position. Kyran Jones (BGHS) and Chance Moore would be a great matchup too!

 

There could be alot of nice matchups. I think Hollingsworth vs Sloan are most likey the 2 top college prospects in the '17 class in Kentucky. Louisville vs Lexington sorta thing. A potential matchup of Cov Cath vs Trinity would be interesting.

[jumpingj]

Why no Bullitt East this year?