Final

Greenup led the whole way, selfish play kept the Musketeers away from a win. For the players who do play for THE TEAM, I wish you all the best and the fastest way for all of the distractions get behind you. We all love you and appreciate how hard you all try. Keep up the hardwork!

Fairview is a team that could be a BIG surprise come the 16th region tournament!

NO!! This was my first time I got to watch Barker play. He ended up making the game winning basket and Greenup had 2 tries and failed. Fairview has a lot of work to do. Barker cannot do anything with a little pressure. He had a horrible time getting something going offensively. My assumption was there was a lot of hype on this Alex Barker and I came to the conclusion he is overrated. He is not as good as people have made him out to be. I will give him the credit he can hit the jumpshot and the three (when he's OPEN). He's 5'8 and not quick enough for his height to make Fairview a contender of the 16th region. But they could make it interesting in the 64th district and thats it.

Congratulations to Fairview on the nice win.

 

As for the comments about Barker, I'll counter by saying that he has gotten the absolute most out of his gifts that any kid in the 16th Region has. To say that he is overrated is pretty steep. He is the backbone of a very young team, and I doubt that any coach in the 16th Region wouldn't love to have him on his team.

 

 

Frances

Who wouldn't want him on your team?? He plays for the Team and he can shoot. I am not denying his abilities and your probably right he is probably maximizing all of his potential more than anyone in the region. However, his name should not be mentioned in the Top 5 players in the 16th region. There was a player who graduated from East Carter '03 and his name is Greg Cherry and was a point guard for them. He was a better ball player than Alex Barker is now and he did not receive the recognition Alex Barker is receiving now. There are other players in the region this year, who are not receiving the recognition they deserve that Alex Barker is receiving now.

 

However, back to the game. Fairview stuck around and pulled out the win.

Barker brings smarts, passion, heart, work ethic...all the intangibles that a coach wants...which can't be taught...and which most kids with more size and skill rarely possess. Give me a team of Barkers.

Greenup is imploding.

Greenup is imploding.

Is Rowan imploding now?

Is Rowan imploding now?

 

Rowan imploded a long time ago.

 

They did, however, manage to be Greenup by 6 points.

I have NEVER said this before but, pgfromky what your saying really sounds like VERY sour grapes as Barker scored the winning bucket against your Musketeers. Man, leave Barker out of it!!! You obviously have an agenda to your post.

 

Good win for the Eagles and good luck to Greenup County.

Who wouldn't want him on your team?? He plays for the Team and he can shoot. I am not denying his abilities and your probably right he is probably maximizing all of his potential more than anyone in the region. However, his name should not be mentioned in the Top 5 players in the 16th region. There was a player who graduated from East Carter '03 and his name is Greg Cherry and was a point guard for them. He was a better ball player than Alex Barker is now and he did not receive the recognition Alex Barker is receiving now. There are other players in the region this year, who are not receiving the recognition they deserve that Alex Barker is receiving now.

 

However, back to the game. Fairview stuck around and pulled out the win.

 

Man you really like to dog Barker.I mean two separate threads where you rant and carry on.Whats the matter-did you have trouble guarding him at the Y one day?Why don't you pm me and let me know what the problem is.Better yet why don't you just tell him what he needs to do.I'm sure he would appreciate any help you could provide.Tonight was just an average game for him 18 points/5 assists.He is the only starter back from last years team and has done a good job leading them.There was very little in varsity experience coming back other than him.These youngsters(Hall and Collins in particular) have developed a great deal and next season they should be prime time players but right now it helps to have Sr. leadership.As far as stopping him he is usually the focus of the other teams defense.You like Wolfenbarker(Who I like also) some people like Barker-get over it!

I have NEVER said this before but, pgfromky what your saying really sounds like VERY sour grapes as Barker scored the winning bucket against your Musketeers. Man, leave Barker out of it!!! You obviously have an agenda to your post.

 

Good win for the Eagles and good luck to Greenup County.

 

 

No, I don't know how many points Barker had. If I were to guess, under 12 or 15. From all the hype you would think he was a super star. I call it how I see it. If you read my earlier posts, I gave Fairview credit. Just giving my opinion on an overrated player when there are other players out there that are good enough to play at the next level that need some recognition to help them make it there. 16th region in general has a problem of picking out a handful of players and publicizing them to death. How about the others, they deserve to be in the spotlight even for a little while. It's just one game. I give him all the credit in the world for what he does on and off the court, but just critizing all the hype about him. I joined Bluegrasspreps so I can give my opinion. Just because my opinion might not be the popular one, it doesn't mean it's not the right one. I have a feeling you all only read the sentences you all want to read and not all of it.

No, I don't know how many points Barker had. If I were to guess, under 12 or 15. From all the hype you would think he was a super star. I call it how I see it. If you read my earlier posts, I gave Fairview credit. Just giving my opinion on an overrated player when there are other players out there that are good enough to play at the next level that need some recognition to help them make it there. 16th region in general has a problem of picking out a handful of players and publicizing them to death. How about the others, they deserve to be in the spotlight even for a little while. It's just one game. I give him all the credit in the world for what he does on and off the court, but just critizing all the hype about him.

Barker will play somewhere at the next level, he has the biggest HEART in the region, and you are fighting a loosing battle if you think bringing Barker down elevates another player, your wrong. Barker has probally won as many games in his career as anyone in the region and is probally the smartest player in the region. Thats why he gets the recognition he does, and Coaches love him because of his work ethic.

I just call them the way I see them:ylsuper:

However, back to the game. Fairview stuck around and pulled out the win.

 

I believe you were the one who started disrespecting him first. There is more to being a top 5 player than height, weight, and stats. It is called heart and leadership and Alex has all these qualities and more that make him a complete player.