Basketball season for 2016/2017 should provide another exciting year. What should we expect from Danville? Remember, please be constructive.

I watched them play Friday and Saturday at Martha Layne Collins, and they didn't look very good. I only seen one player that caught my eye and his last name was Thornton. They only dressed like 7 kids. They have no size, and a parent told me none of the current players on this team played Varsity last year. Could be a long year for Danville.

Jared Southerland (Jr.) will be the only returning contributor for Danville next year. Everyone else will have very little if any varsity experience.

Jared Southerland (Jr.) will be the only returning contributor for Danville next year. Everyone else will have very little if any varsity experience.

 

I heard he isn't playing. I don't think he has played with them at all this summer.

Well of course they didn't look great at Collins - half of the team was missing and they pretty much had an all guard lineup because none of the post players were there. Most of the football/baseball/golf players have not been playing Summer ball which is typical. I don't think we should forget that the Danville JV team (who make up most of the current varsity roster) won district, beat Lincoln twice in the post-season (district & regional) and absolutely thrashed Boyle during regular season. IMO, I believe they will be competing for a district championship and a possible region run. I think people will really be surprised at the team this year once they are all playing together - these kids have heart, and you can't teach that.

I heard he isn't playing. I don't think he has played with them at all this summer.

 

Any idea why not?

Any idea why not?

 

No clue.

Jared is still playing golf at this time, that is the reason. He is expected to join the team in the Fall just like he's done every year.

Jared is still playing golf at this time, that is the reason. He is expected to join the team in the Fall just like he's done every year.

 

We have different information. Mine could be wrong but I know what I was told and I know what I was told the coach has said.

I would keep in mind that you are affiliated with Danville's rival school so you might not be getting the correct information

I would keep in mind that you are affiliated with Danville's rival school so you might not be getting the correct information

 

Could be but I do trust my sources. They haven't let me down yet.

 

I'll also add that I expect to see Jared on the team this winter.