Yes

I know it's pre-season but this team looks to be in a great position to make a run at state. Adding Harney takes this team to another level, which would have seemed hard to do given how good they were to start. Jones and Stamper have greatly improved, and they were great last year! This team has 7-8 star-quality players. Add in the Stowers effect, this team will be fun to watch this year. The region will likely be a cake walk, teams around the state better be ready.

Next weekend should be a good test to see where they are right now. Should be a good test for Mercer as well.

In my opinion, this team is capable to play a very physical style of ball. The four or five black eyes that some of the girls have is evidence of that LOL... But they also have the capability to run and gun...the keys in my mind will be 1) the team's ability to recognize what the situation warrants as far as style of play and 2) I would be surprised to see them get out rebounded and they have to improve on finishing on 2nd and sometimes 3rd and 4th chances at the bucket and charity stripe.

Anyone have link to a correct schedule for SK. I have found 3 different ones online

Anyone have link to a correct schedule for SK. I have found 3 different ones online

 

Pretty sure they scrimmage Brossart Friday and open the season against Ryle.

Simon Kenton plays Mercer County Saturday in the Kentucky Premier/SW Best of Kentucky play day. This will be the second scrimmage. First scrimmage was against Manual and if I am not mistaken they won by 1 playing without Niece. Time for the game Saturday is 4 PM. Harney is eligible now so this one should be a war. Come on out. Gonna be a great day of Basketball. Schedule can be found here: Kentucky Premier Basketball

Dec 1, 16 Ryle home 7:30 PM

Dec 3, 16 TBA at Dixie Heights 10:00 AM Hoops for Harvest

Dec 7, 16 Notre Dame away 7:30 PM

Dec 10, 16 Sacred Heart at Mercer County 5:00 PM Titan Classic

Dec 12, 16 Newport Central Catholic home 7:30 PM

Dec 17, 16 Walton-Verona away 4:00 PM

Dec 21, 16 TBA at Lexington Catholic 4:30 PM Republic Bank Holiday Classic

Dec 22, 16 TBA at Lexington Catholic 7:30 PM Republic Bank Holiday Classic

Dec 23, 16 TBA at Lexington Catholic 7:30 PM Republic Bank Holiday Classic

Dec 27, 16 Boyd County at Montgomery County 6:00 PM Gateway Holiday Classic

Dec 27, 16 TBA at Montgomery County 6:00 PM Gateway Holiday Classic

Dec 28, 16 TBA at Montgomery County 7:30 PM Gateway Holiday Classic

Dec 29, 16 TBA at Montgomery County 7:30 PM Gateway Holiday Classic

Jan 4, 17 Scott away 7:30 PM

Jan 7, 17 Shelby County home 4:30 PM

Jan 9, 17 Dixie Heights home 7:30 PM

Jan 14, 17 Grant County home 4:00 PM

Jan 19, 17 Franklin County at Scott County 7:00 PM Toyota Classic

Jan 20, 17 TBA at Scott County 5:30 PM Toyota Classic

Jan 21, 17 Ryle at Scott County 2:30 PM Toyota Classic

Jan 23, 17 Boone County away 7:30 PM

Jan 26, 17 Conner away 7:30 PM

Jan 27, 17 TBA 7:30 PM Louisville Invitational Tournament

Jan 28, 17 TBA 7:30 PM Louisville Invitational Tournament

Jan 30, 17 Williamstown away 7:30 PM

Feb 2, 17 Cooper away 7:30 PM

Feb 6, 17 Campbell County home 7:30 PM

Feb 11, 17 Mason County home 4:00 PM

Feb 13, 17 Highlands away 7:30 PM

Feb 17, 17 Elizabethtown away 7:30 PM

Mercer by 15+ if SK tries to "run and gun" with them

Mercer by 15+ if SK tries to "run and gun" with them

 

That's very well could be true in this scrimmage, but I do think SK will improve dramatically as Harney and the team get aquainted. If they all fall into their roles and can gel, they should be pretty good.

Don't doubt that. I just don't think there are many, if any, that want a track meet with Mercer

I hope to get to see the team play a few times this year. I'm not sure there is a 15 point difference between these two teams. Didn't they play last year to a 9 point mercer win with SK having a few starters out?

So basically, same two teams meet. SK adds Harney. I would think the margin would be closer. But like you said. Its a scrimmage and SK is will be down a starter again.

You are correct. But it will be interesting to see if SK has addressed there biggest weakness. Defense. Yes I said this team has a weakness with Defense and that's hard to say with a Stower's coached team.

 

The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.

 

Where I'm headed with that comment is that SK over the past three years has not been able to guard on the perimeter. While they have good guard play. They really lack in the ability to extend the floor defensively.

 

This years team may be able to change that weakness with the addition of Harney and Jones having a year to mature. This team will be able to extend the floor with Gilliam, Harney, Jones and Buckner. All four girls are quick and can flat out pressure the ball so worrying about foul trouble on the perimeter this year shouldn't be as much of a concern.

 

If this team can learn to pressure some of the weaker ball handling teams then they can expect different result. However, they will also have a huge advantage with their inside post play in Meier. They must recognize her in the post and feed her. Not many teams have a post presence that can stop her. Many times last year I would see the guards just stare at her when she had someone pinned behind her. SK is not a great 3 point shooting team and that hasn't changed. You have to respect them but they must feed Meier in the post.

 

I watched SK vs. Scott last year and the difference in the game was the athleticism of Buckner in the mid range game and the fact Scott had no one that could effectively guard Meier, and Niece played and excellent offensive game. The glaring weakness in that game was they had no one that could guard on the perimeter other than Gilliam and Meier.

 

I think the Tremble County loss really showed this glaring weakness. Without being able to extend their defense and pressure a team that didn't have tremendous ball handling. They packed it in and simply allowed Trimble to play their game.

 

If this years version is going to be any different. They are going to have to be able to show they can add a dimension to their game that allows them to create offense thru their defense. They are also going to have to realize the value of the basketball and not jack 3's up every other possession.

Keys:

Play defense - Championship teams must play D. Some of these girls struggle in this area.

 

Extend your defense - add this to your tool box.

 

High percentage shots- too many of these kids stand around the 3 point line and shoot about 30% from their.

 

Take care of the ball

 

Feed the post - don't need as many 3's when you can score in the lane. Play inside out translates to higher percentage shooting.

I hope to get to see the team play a few times this year. I'm not sure there is a 15 point difference between these two teams. Didn't they play last year to a 9 point mercer win with SK having a few starters out?

So basically, same two teams meet. SK adds Harney. I would think the margin would be closer. But like you said. Its a scrimmage and SK is will be down a starter again.

 

Who is the starter they will be down? Someone is gonna sit with Harney coming.

You are correct. But it will be interesting to see if SK has addressed there biggest weakness. Defense. Yes I said this team has a weakness with Defense and that's hard to say with a Stower's coached team.

 

The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.

 

Where I'm headed with that comment is that SK over the past three years has not been able to guard on the perimeter. While they have good guard play. They really lack in the ability to extend the floor defensively.

 

This years team may be able to change that weakness with the addition of Harney and Jones having a year to mature. This team will be able to extend the floor with Gilliam, Harney, Jones and Buckner. All four girls are quick and can flat out pressure the ball so worrying about foul trouble on the perimeter this year shouldn't be as much of a concern.

 

If this team can learn to pressure some of the weaker ball handling teams then they can expect different result. However, they will also have a huge advantage with their inside post play in Meier. They must recognize her in the post and feed her. Not many teams have a post presence that can stop her. Many times last year I would see the guards just stare at her when she had someone pinned behind her. SK is not a great 3 point shooting team and that hasn't changed. You have to respect them but they must feed Meier in the post.

 

I watched SK vs. Scott last year and the difference in the game was the athleticism of Buckner in the mid range game and the fact Scott had no one that could effectively guard Meier, and Niece played and excellent offensive game. The glaring weakness in that game was they had no one that could guard on the perimeter other than Gilliam and Meier.

 

I think the Tremble County loss really showed this glaring weakness. Without being able to extend their defense and pressure a team that didn't have tremendous ball handling. They packed it in and simply allowed Trimble to play their game.

 

If this years version is going to be any different. They are going to have to be able to show they can add a dimension to their game that allows them to create offense thru their defense. They are also going to have to realize the value of the basketball and not jack 3's up every other possession.

Keys:

Play defense - Championship teams must play D. Some of these girls struggle in this area.

 

Extend your defense - add this to your tool box.

 

High percentage shots- too many of these kids stand around the 3 point line and shoot about 30% from their.

 

Take care of the ball

 

Feed the post - don't need as many 3's when you can score in the lane. Play inside out translates to higher percentage shooting.

LOL