Top returning players in the 8th

[spillywilly]

I was trying to think of the top players coming back this year. A couple of players stood out to me, ofcourse Mike Hester from Simon Kenton, and Franklin Daugherty from Walton. Then there is Cody Perkins in Gallitin and they also added Nate Edmunson from Holmes. But I was looking for some other impact players this year.

[Tiger1]

SK's Elbert, Hurd, and Blevins.

[Mack The Knife]

Let's start with Chambers, Wade, and Cochran from Shelby County.

[uknowho1]

Top 5 in 8th

 

1 Mike Hester, SimonKenton- One of the quickest guards in state. Terrific ball-handler and good court vision. If he gets hot from behind the arc he's almost impossible to guard. Downfall- Size.

 

2 Israel Chambers, Shelby Co- Great body for a banger down low. Very tough on the boards with a really nice touch around the basket. Downfall- quickness

 

3 Eugene Wade, Shelby Co- He's 6ft, 8in enough said. He puts fear in anybody coming in to the lane with his shot-blocking. Plays well above the rim. Downfall- any kind of offense other than dunking.

 

4 Josh Elbert, Simon Kenton- A terrific rebounder and very athletic. Also is pretty good at creating for teammates with his dribble. Good defender as well. Downfall- very hot or cold shot.

 

5 Shawn Stiles, South Oldham- Good at everything and very good at some but not great. Fundamentaly very sound and a great leader. Downfall- size.

[steelcurtain]

Top 5 in 8th

 

1 Mike Hester, SimonKenton- One of the quickest guards in state. Terrific ball-handler and good court vision. If he gets hot from behind the arc he's almost impossible to guard. Downfall- Size.

 

2 Israel Chambers, Shelby Co- Great body for a banger down low. Very tough on the boards with a really nice touch around the basket. Downfall- quickness

 

3 Eugene Wade, Shelby Co- He's 6ft, 8in enough said. He puts fear in anybody coming in to the lane with his shot-blocking. Plays well above the rim. Downfall- any kind of offense other than dunking.

 

4 Josh Elbert, Simon Kenton- A terrific rebounder and very athletic. Also is pretty good at creating for teammates with his dribble. Good defender as well. Downfall- very hot or cold shot.

 

5 Shawn Stiles, South Oldham- Good at everything and very good at some but not great. Fundamentaly very sound and a great leader. Downfall- size.

This is a good list but i disagree that Hester is number 1. He is a nice player but I feel that the others size and ability in your top 5 way over shadow his capability to be the best player in the region.

[uknowho1]

This is a good list but i disagree that Hester is number 1. He is a nice player but I feel that the others size and ability in your top 5 way over shadow his capability to be the best player in the region.

 

That's absolutley ridiculous. There's no doubt that Hester is the best player in the 8th.

[OlBallCoach]

That's absolutley ridiculous. There's no doubt that Hester is the best player in the 8th.

 

:laugh:

[uknowho1]

:laugh:

 

Say something meaningful. The kid finished 2nd in voting for 8th region player of the year last season and will sure to be preseason player of the year this year. So i guess you find that funny. :sssh:

[spillywilly]

I agree with the list except for Wade besides his size he has no other skills. I watched him while he was at Carroll and saw him last year in the regionals, and just am not impressed. I belive there are alot of players that are better all around players then Wade and therefor they should be on the list above him.

[uknowho1]

I agree with the list except for Wade besides his size he has no other skills. I watched him while he was at Carroll and saw him last year in the regionals, and just am not impressed. I belive there are alot of players that are better all around players then Wade and therefor they should be on the list above him.

 

I had to put him in for his size and athletic ability especially on defense. What would be your top 5?

[NEERFAN]

Say something meaningful. The kid finished 2nd in voting for 8th region player of the year last season and will sure to be preseason player of the year this year. So i guess you find that funny. :sssh:

 

 

You make a great point, logically he should be one of the best coming back since numero uno is gone. Due to his size he won't be sought after by higher level schools but he's one heck of a HS player. I would love to know how many points he needs to pass Jeff Krohman, he may be able to take over career honors.

[uknowho1]

You make a great point, logically he should be one of the best coming back since numero uno is gone. Due to his size he won't be sought after by higher level schools but he's one heck of a HS player. I would love to know how many points he needs to pass Jeff Krohman, he may be able to take over career honors.

 

I dont know exactly but im guessing he's only around 1200 or so. He has a ways to go to catch Krohman.

[Wildcat Legend]

Whatever list you have better include Edmonson from Gallatin or all your telling me is you know nothing about the game!!!!

[Just Jim]

Whatever list you have better include Edmonson from Gallatin or all your telling me is you know nothing about the game!!!!

 

Is Edmonson eligible? In another thread someone stated that he was just ruled ineligible.

[Wildcat Legend]

He will be fine---A wise man once told me "Don't believe anything you hear and only half of what you see".