49 minutes ago, Tomcats1990 said:

Hoping MY TOWN TV will televise this game on utube and or Facebook.

Perhaps you could keep us abreast of this and pass on a link?

3 hours ago, Tomcats1990 said:

Ashland I believe got 3 transfers. PG from Greenup County a freshman who played Varsity last season. Marcum brothers from Spring Valley WVA.  One a senior 6’9, one a junior 6’7. Ashland last year had no size and played a lot of 5 guard lineups. This year they have size how those 2 mesh will be interesting to see.

I completely forgot about the Marcums.

3 hours ago, Jack of all Trades said:

859 Sports with audio and video

Great..Thanks!

It's always hard to get a win on the home floor of a good team and Highlands is a good team. That being said, I think that Ashland has the talent and chemistry to get the win.

 

What a great match up to start the season. Ashland returns a lot and picked up a couple of nice additions, but it may take some time for them to come together due to having a legitimate big man which will likely change their style of play a little. I feel like this one is a toss up this early in the season but ill take Ashland due to their scrappy defense and ability to hit clutch shots. It will be interesting to see how coach Mays integrates Marcum into the offense. He is enough of a threat in the post that the inside/out game could open up some good looks from long range for the Ashland guards. 

Side note: The Maroon/White scrimmage is tonight at 7pm on MyTownTV.

On 1/1/2021 at 4:31 PM, Tomcats1990 said:

Ashland I believe got 3 transfers. PG from Greenup County a freshman who played Varsity last season. Marcum brothers from Spring Valley WVA.  One a senior 6’9, one a junior 6’7. Ashland last year had no size and played a lot of 5 guard lineups. This year they have size how those 2 mesh will be interesting to see.

The 6’7 Marcum is the younger brother of 6’9 senior Sean Marcum. It’s my understanding that he doesn’t play basketball. 

20 minutes ago, The Professor said:

The 6’7 Marcum is the younger brother of 6’9 senior Sean Marcum. It’s my understanding that he doesn’t play basketball. 

Oh ok wonder why not definitely has the height.

1 hour ago, The Professor said:

The 6’7 Marcum is the younger brother of 6’9 senior Sean Marcum. It’s my understanding that he doesn’t play basketball. 

Only Sean Marcum is listed on the Roster. So you are correct.

Game will be streamed live on Highlands Film and Broadcasting YouTube channel.

13 hours ago, THUNDERBIRDS said:

Game will be streamed live on Highlands Film and Broadcasting YouTube channel.

Highlands Film & Broadcasting Video Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/user/HHSFilmAndBroadcast/featured

@859Radio Video Livestream: https://www.meridix.com/event/177771

CWB made the graphic!

I think Highlands will win if they play good defense. There’s no doubt in my mind they will be able to shoot and put up points.  But this Ashland team will be able to score at will if the Birds played like they did last year at the beginning of season on defense. 

My crystal ball shows this one going to the Tomcats 80-75. It will be a great game right out of the gate.

Give me the home team and the best player, and I'll take my chances.

That said, this is one I'm REALLY excited to follow along with, and I still feel horribly for Ashland that their unbelievable season was cut short last year.  

I'm not sure this tells us a ton about either team in February / March, but it will be a great early-season tilt, and should help both teams get better down the road.

Birds up 15-2 with 4 minutes left in 1st. Everyone can shoot on the floor.