I have a hard time buying that argument. Using that logic, wouldn't Holmes struggle because of Dixie, Scott & Simon Kenton?

 

Holmes has always been an exception because of their athleticism. No other school has in NKY is usually able to draw upon that type of athleticism for their basketball teams.

 

Not only are they a 6A school, they have much more athleticism than other "inner city" schools like Dayton, Bellevue, Ludlow, etc. Even without getting the Johnson brothers back last year, they would still be competitive.

 

None of the large schools usually have losing records for many years because they are always getting numbers.

All good points, but its hard to feel sorry for high schools with 700-800 boys to chose from each year?? Although not as important in hoops as in football, its still a lot about the numbers!!

 

Shouldn't this about be Boone's year?? I've been hearing about their awesome young talent for years and years now??

 

How does the enrollment numbers for the high schools in Boone County compare with those in Louisville and/or Lexington? I've heard enrollment numbers at schools are larger in Louisville and Lex, thus a larger talent pool which means better talent. The argument being that if say, Connor and Boone combined into one school they'd be as competitive as any school in the state. Any logic to that?

How does the enrollment numbers for the high schools in Boone County compare with those in Louisville and/or Lexington? I've heard enrollment numbers at schools are larger in Louisville and Lex, thus a larger talent pool which means better talent. The argument being that if say, Connor and Boone combined into one school they'd be as competitive as any school in the state. Any logic to that?

 

I don't know the exact male enrollment numbers, but I think if Ryle/Boone students were still combined at Boone, Boone would have some amazing teams every year and still not be as large as some of the Louisville schools or some other schools, like Scott County.

Smaller schools in general, regardless where they are located, are logically at a disadvantage when looking at 30-50 new faces per year vs. the four Boone County type schools who will see 200-250 new boys per year?? It could be argued that the inner city small schools may fair better in hoops, due to the games' popularity in the cities??

 

I suspect it may be different for Ryle, Conner, and Cooper because they are in expanding areas, but Boone gets very few if any new transfers from year to year. I know the basketball team hasn't had any in the last couple of years. The players have been in the Boone County middle school system up through high school.

How does the enrollment numbers for the high schools in Boone County compare with those in Louisville and/or Lexington? I've heard enrollment numbers at schools are larger in Louisville and Lex, thus a larger talent pool which means better talent. The argument being that if say, Connor and Boone combined into one school they'd be as competitive as any school in the state. Any logic to that?

 

If Boone and Connor combined it would make a very competitive team. IMO they could compete with the best in the state. It would just make Boone that much deeper and have alot more talent coming up.

I don't know the exact male enrollment numbers, but I think if Ryle/Boone students were still combined at Boone, Boone would have some amazing teams every year and still not be as large as some of the Louisville schools or some other schools, like Scott County.

 

So, someone help me out here. Why aren't there mega-schools in Northern Ky.? When Ryle was built, why didn't they make it large enough to incorporate growth, thereby preventing the need for a Cooper High? I don't buy the, "they couldn't anticipate the growth" argument. Anyone could see that coming. I'm guessing there's a very logical explanation, but I can't think of it.

So, someone help me out here. Why aren't there mega-schools in Northern Ky.? When Ryle was built, why didn't they make it large enough to incorporate growth, thereby preventing the need for a Cooper High? I don't buy the, "they couldn't anticipate the growth" argument. Anyone could see that coming. I'm guessing there's a very logical explanation, but I can't think of it.

 

They certainly have land to grow. Probably a decision of the superindendant. Athletics don't seem to be as high as a priority at Boone County schools as it is in other counties, like Scott County.

If Boone and Connor combined it would make a very competitive team. IMO they could compete with the best in the state. It would just make Boone that much deeper and have alot more talent coming up.

 

Well, yeah. That would also make them the largest school in the state, wouldn't it?

Well, yeah. That would also make them the largest school in the state, wouldn't it?

 

Would it? I thought Ballard had about 4000, or at least at one time.

All good points, but its hard to feel sorry for high schools with 700-800 boys to chose from each year?? Although not as important in hoops as in football, its still a lot about the numbers!!

 

Shouldn't this about be Boone's year?? I've been hearing about their awesome young talent for years and years now??

 

Not speaking towards Boone or any one school on the following comments... I agree that is is hard to feel sorry for them, but you also have to have the coaching staff in place to take advantage of those numbers and identify talent to make it a winning program. One of my contentions is that some of these large schools aren't better is that some talented players coming into these programs dont even go out because they hear and know of the politics and believe they wont get a fair shot. Sometimes they do go out... but dont end up getting a fair shot because the teams are already set. Sometimes they make the teams, see and feel the politics, and end up quitting at some point in the 4 years.

Not speaking towards Boone or any one school on the following comments... I agree that is is hard to feel sorry for them, but you also have to have the coaching staff in place to take advantage of those numbers and identify talent to make it a winning program. One of my contentions is that some of these large schools aren't better is that some talented players coming into these programs dont even go out because they hear and know of the politics and believe they wont get a fair shot. Sometimes they do go out... but dont end up getting a fair shot because the teams are already set. Sometimes they make the teams, see and feel the politics, and end up quitting at some point in the 4 years.

 

and sometimes the kids aren't as talented as they or as others might think.

and sometimes the kids aren't as talented as they or as others might think.

 

Oh, I believe frequently that is the case also... but overall you cant say that this doesnt go on at some schools.

Oh, I believe frequently that is the case also... but overall you cant say that this doesnt go on at some schools.

 

This brings to mind, if I remember correctly, the Rhomes boy from Beechwood (now graduated and playing collegiately) comes to mind. Sat the bench at CC, transfers to Beechwood and is instantly one of the best players in the region.

Not speaking towards Boone or any one school on the following comments... I agree that is is hard to feel sorry for them, but you also have to have the coaching staff in place to take advantage of those numbers and identify talent to make it a winning program. One of my contentions is that some of these large schools aren't better is that some talented players coming into these programs dont even go out because they hear and know of the politics and believe they wont get a fair shot. Sometimes they do go out... but dont end up getting a fair shot because the teams are already set. Sometimes they make the teams, see and feel the politics, and end up quitting at some point in the 4 years.

 

Good point, I've seen this happen.

This brings to mind, if I remember correctly, the Rhomes boy from Beechwood (now graduated and playing collegiately) comes to mind. Sat the bench at CC, transfers to Beechwood and is instantly one of the best players in the region.

 

Michael Romes. Hard worker who developed & matured later and benefitted from the schedule that Beechwood plays...

 

Great example and great kid.