Lexington Catholic 69 University Heights 54

[Birdsfan]

Final score in this first round match-up.

[ADopted ADmiral]

Wow...Shows how much I know...I thought this game would be much closer...

[isthatallyougot]

I figured it would be closer with Smart not hitting three's

[STRIKE3]

I guessed the following, in the prediction thread....

 

then 15pts (80-65) is my guess.

 

 

Lex. Catholic is playing extremely well at both ends of the court. Best of luck to both Edmondson and Hopson.

[HOMELESS CAMEL]

Thanks to Les and everyone for the updates. :thumb:

[bigblueinsanity]

After seeing Hopson in a real game he is very overrated.

[Plato]

After seeing Hopson in a real game he is very overrated.

 

The potential is there, but potential without desire and determination is no fun to watch. He made a lot of shots with high degree of difficulty, but he just doesn't seem to know how to (or be willing to) play hard. Not once was he in a defensive stance today. He didn't get one offensive board that I remember. He didn't even get in the low block position to rebound when Lex Cath shot free throws...

His drives down the middle were sweet - especially the one that he dunked after cocking it back to his shoulders. His floater is nice and soft, but he didn't hit a couple of wide open 3's.

In college he'll either figure it out or he'll be on of those "could have been" guys.

 

Congrats to Lex Cath. They really came out strong but relaxed a little in the 2nd half. They have a lot of weapons and will be tough for anyone to beat.

[danky325]

After seeing Hopson in a real game he is very overrated.

 

I don't know if I would use the same words, but I remember watching him at the All A Classic, and having watched Miller in a Mason County game I can say that I feel Kentucky got the best candidate of the two. I find Miller's game works more in the team concept. Just one opinion.

[Eta Rho]

First half killed UHA. Game was won for Lexcath in the first half. Score doesn't indicate how close it was in the second. With that being said though Lexcath played well.

[bigblueinsanity]

The potential is there, but potential without desire and determination is no fun to watch. He made a lot of shots with high degree of difficulty, but he just doesn't seem to know how to (or be willing to) play hard. Not once was he in a defensive stance today. He didn't get one offensive board that I remember. He didn't even get in the low block position to rebound when Lex Cath shot free throws...

His drives down the middle were sweet - especially the one that he dunked after cocking it back to his shoulders. His floater is nice and soft, but he didn't hit a couple of wide open 3's.

In college he'll either figure it out or he'll be on of those "could have been" guys.

 

Congrats to Lex Cath. They really came out strong but relaxed a little in the 2nd half. They have a lot of weapons and will be tough for anyone to beat.

 

I agree. I saw the same thing that you did.

[Lights Out 30]

UHA had the lead down to six in the first half. Hopson COULD be a special player if and whenever he wants. But, the way he played today, he is overrated.

 

Sidenote: the drive down the middle and dunk was sick. If he played with that same passion and intensity most of the game and on the defensive end he would be spectacular. I was surprised he didn't want to rebound on the offensive end.

[Lights Out 30]

I don't know if I would use the same words, but I remember watching him at the All A Classic, and having watched Miller in a Mason County game I can say that I feel Kentucky got the best candidate of the two. I find Miller's game works more in the team concept. Just one opinion.

 

Not sure about all that, but Hopson can be a great player. I would rather have D Miller on my team anyday over Hopson, after watching him today.

 

 

Did anyone else notice that Hopson didn't handle the ball that well. He fumbled it quite a few times.

[knightsdad]

I think Hopson is a better offensive player than Miller. He got a lot of drives even though Catholic was trying to collapse on him. He doesn't involve his teammates as well as Miller. His defense needs to go to the Billy G boot camp and it will be all right. Hopson has a nice touch but his mechanics are a little odd. He does get excellent extension on his shot which should make it hard to block. Seems to be extremely quick and a very good leaper. I did not see the lazy player I've seen fans talk about on here. I really like him.

[westsider]

Hopson didn't play particularly well, but to be honest, he didn't get much of a break from the officials. Two or even three of his four fouls were on questionable calls, and he appeared to get a bit frustrated.

 

I'm not defending him because the kid has to suck it up and keep playing. Instead, he seemed to drift back and forth between the two ends of the effort spectrum.

[LHSFAN]

Not sure about all that, but Hopson can be a great player. I would rather have D Miller on my team anyday over Hopson, after watching him today.

 

 

Did anyone else notice that Hopson didn't handle the ball that well. He fumbled it quite a few times.

 

:confused: That is what he said, he said he was happy UK got Miller instead of Hopson.