9th Region Favorite(s) 2019-2020

[BlueNation32]

Who do you guys think will be the favorite in the 9th next year?

 

I believe Cov Cath might be the favorite for the 9th Region and for states

 

I went to Covington Catholic last night and watched them play against two schools from Ohio. Also spoke with a former college coach and he also was impressed how well Cov Cath looked. They are also waiting on two additions to the team as well (Horn coming from Texas).

 

Things I came away with:

 

Grant Disken: Had a very good Junior year. Overall one of the top guards in NKY. Plays hard and shoots the ball well

 

Chandler Starks: Incoming Freshman. Will surprise a lot of people. Looked very good yesterday. Does everything right. Wouldn’t be surprised if you see him in the Starting 5 next year

 

Neal Green- Will start at the 5. Plays hard. Rebounds very good. Tries to dunk everything.

 

Donovan Stocks- Junior didn’t see much playing time last year. Improved a lot from last year. Will see a lot of minutes next year.

 

Reece Murphy- Had a good Sophomore year on JV. Could see minutes as a back up to Grant

[Bluesport]

Chandler will absolutely be in the mix to start. I was told Horn was at a open gym the other night.

 

I think CCH and Beechwood will be the favorites.

[BlueNation32]

I was told by players tonight that Horn hasn’t been at any open gyms.From what I understand he hasn’t moved here from Texas yet.

[Bluesport]

I was told by players tonight that Horn hasn’t been at any open gyms.From what I understand he hasn’t moved here from Texas yet.

 

Probably more accurate source than mine.

[NKYBallCoach]

I think NCC and Conner will be in the mix as well. And don’t sleep on St Henry and Holy Cross.

[BlueNation32]

Holy Cross?

[NKYBallCoach]

That’s my sleeper ... hit or miss pick lol

[Indiana Patrick]

Saw Newport and Highlands play at this summer camp tourney at Hanover this weekend and although Newport lost alot I was more impressed with them than I was Highlands. #11 for Newport is a definite shooter. May be the coaches kid? I thought Highlands had a good 8th grader going into 9th but I didn't see anyone that stood out. The games I saw both teams lost to decent but average Indiana teams.

[Big Fundamental]

Saw Newport and Highlands play at this summer camp tourney at Hanover this weekend and although Newport lost alot I was more impressed with them than I was Highlands. #11 for Newport is a definite shooter. May be the coaches kid? I thought Highlands had a good 8th grader going into 9th but I didn't see anyone that stood out. The games I saw both teams lost to decent but average Indiana teams.

 

Newport has DaeShawn White, who is a very nice player! Next level kid. Don’t know any others. Highlands has Sam Vinson. Very good junior to be.

[Big Fundamental]

Beechwood

CCH

NCC

St. Henry

Conner

Cooper

 

 

Not Holy Cross. Don’t see it at all.

[Big Red]

CCH - lost a lot, but reloads. Will have two legit scorers and a bunch of role players

Cooper - Sully

Beechwood - Will miss Brannen and Schilling more than most think, but they may set a bunch of points per game and 3's made per game and per season records. Will be fun!

St. Henry - Solid group that will compete.

[BCHS-BLUEBIRD]

Saw Newport and Highlands play at this summer camp tourney at Hanover this weekend and although Newport lost alot I was more impressed with them than I was Highlands. #11 for Newport is a definite shooter. May be the coaches kid? I thought Highlands had a good 8th grader going into 9th but I didn't see anyone that stood out. The games I saw both teams lost to decent but average Indiana teams.

 

You must be talking about the JV only and not the V. Highlands V went 3-1 and won all games by 20+ points if I remember correctly. The only loss was after playing 2 in a row and went cold(no excuses) against a decent team.

[Indiana Patrick]

You must be talking about the JV only and not the V. Highlands V went 3-1 and won all games by 20+ points if I remember correctly. The only loss was after playing 2 in a row and went cold(no excuses) against a decent team.

 

I only saw Highlands one game against a team I know very well. That team was also coming off a game right before. Maybe Highlands was cold that game. I think Madison's (out of Indiana) press had something to do with it. I am aware of Vinson and he's a good player. I saw Newport two games and they won by 2 the first game I saw them and lost the game against Madison. Coach Snapp was quite the "character" on the sidelines for Newport.

[Bluesport]

I think NCC and Conner will be in the mix as well. And don’t sleep on St Henry and Holy Cross.

 

St. Henry has a very nice Junior class.

[BlueNation32]

Last night I went and watched Cov Cath scrimmage. Came away very impressed. The following is what I saw:

1) Chandler Starks is going to be a issue the next four years! It’s scary that he is just a freshman!

2) The new 7”0 player that recently move from out of town due to parents job. Did a lot of good things last night( ran the floor, dunked a few and had a few 3’s

 

3) They could play 11/ 12 deep this year

4) They still have Coach Horn’s kid moving in from Texas.

5) Grant Disken had a really good summer. He is the key to how far they go! During the scrimmage played hard.