The BGP Previews are out. Glad that Covington Scott is finally getting some recognition as a top team in the 10th. Also glad to see Robert Hatton listed as one of the top 10 players in the region. What are your thoughts?

 

Here are the top 5 and players:

 

10th Region Boys Preview

 

by Jimmy Neismith

 

1. George Rogers Clark (22-8) already had one of the best sophomore classes in the state, and it was bolstered by the transfer of University of Kentucky commitment Vinny Zollo.

 

That addition should be enough for the Cardinals to unseat Mason County and get back to Rupp Arena for the second time in three years.

 

A lot was made of Zollo’s arrival in Winchester. The 6-foot-8 sophomore averaged nearly 14 points a game in Ohio.

 

Zollo will join sophomore guard Robbie Stenzel, who averaged nearly 18 points a game last year.

 

Senior Robert Hatton and sophomore Corey Rogers make the Cardinals one of the deeper and athletic teams in the region.

 

If Zollo lives up to his billing, expect GRC to be playing in Rupp Arena in March.

 

2. The team expected to again give the Cardinals fits in the region is defending state champion Mason County.

 

The Royals lost Mr. Basketball Darius Miller and three other seniors, but have enough returning talent to make a bid to repeat as region champs for the first time in five years.

 

Four-year starter Russ Middleton averaged 15 points a game, and his 6-foot-4 frame makes him tough to guard on the perimeter.

 

Senior forward Keith Downing (3.1 ppg., 3.0 rpg.) and sophomore forward Treg Setty (2.6 ppg.) are also back along with 6-foot-2 sophomore Neal Pawsat 2.6 ppg.).

 

The Royals will look to Ryan Hamm (5-10, Sr.) and Westin Stahl (6-0, 170, Sr.) to run the Mason County offense.

 

Phillip Barner (6-5, Jr.) returns in the post for the Royals.

 

Head coach Chris O’Hearn will need some guards to develop quickly alongside Middleton if the Royals are to repeat as region kings.

 

3. Scott (11-20) made an improbable run to the region semifinals last year despite entering postseason play with a record of 8-19. With four starters back, they may be able to enter district tournament play with a record reversal this season.

 

Forward Nikola Gligorevic is one of the tougher post players in the region and is tough to guard.

 

He gets help on the front line from 6-foot-8 junior Daniel O’Conner.

 

Nick Hiller (6-0, Sr.) returns in the backcourt for the Eagles, who will showcase their team at the Kenton County Classic and the Hoopin’ It Up Classic in Laurel County.

 

4. Campbell County (18-11) returns their top three scorers from last year and could make a strong bid for their first region title since 2001.

 

Patrick Nearl (6-1, Sr.) averaged 13.1 points a game and 4.1 rebounds while shooting 39-percent from 3-point range.

 

6-foot-3 junior guard Brady Jolly also returns in the backcourt as does junior Cody Nieses.

 

The Camel frontline appears solid with 6-5 senior Petey Albrecht (12.7 ppg., 5.9 rpg.) and 6-4 senior Ben Franzen (9.0 ppg.).

 

The Camels have a strong junior class that should provide plenty of depth for head coach Scott Code’s squad.

 

5. Montgomery County (24-8) lost four starters from last year’s region runner-up team and will look to a roster full of upperclassmen to get them back into the region hunt.

 

Senior guard Brandon Rash hit 56-percent of his shots and can play either guard position.

 

Seniors Cody Curtis and Nic Hendrix, and juniors Joe Baker and Azrey Crisp will compete for the other starting spot in the backcourt, while Logan Manship (6-4, Jr.), Ty Combs (6-4, Sr.), and Grant Darnall (6-2, Sr.) will see time along the Indian frontline.

 

 

 

 

Top 10 Players in the 10th Region

 

1. Russ Middleton (G) Mason County

2. Robbie Stenzel (G) George Rogers Clark

3. Vinny Zollo © George Rogers Clark

4. Brandon Rash (G) Montgomery County

5. Petey Albrecht © Campbell County

6. Chris Mofford © Augusta

7. Patrick Nearl (G) Campbell County

8. Nikola Gligorevic (F) Scott

9. Robert Hatton (G) George Rogers Clark

10. Kyle Campbell (F) Nicholas County

 

http://www.bluegrasspreps.com/showthread.php?t=167798

 

Totally agree with the rankings of the teams!

Yep, with the talent and youth that Clark Co has, they are going to be a favorite in the 10th for the next couple years.

 

While BB might not be a top 3 team in the Region, they had a lot of kids get experience last year and that team will be vastly improved this year and they always get better as the year goes on.

 

Of course I'm looking forward to Mason Co having a say in how the 10th shakes out. :thumb:

Mason County will be tough no doubt about that! They just lost some talent from last year, but still have more than plenty there!

Agree with the rankings.

Top 5 looks pretty good to me.

Mason County will be tough no doubt about that! They just lost some talent from last year, but still have more than plenty there!

 

I agree, good coach too.

Agree with the team rankings, but I think the player rankings are a little off.

Agree with the team rankings, but I think the player rankings are a little off.

 

How would you change them?

Two things I have on the player rankings. How can Vinny Zollo be ranked the 3rd ranked player in the region and hasn't played a official game yet? Secondly, I believe 6-10 is definitely very questionable as far as how they are ranked. Not very good in my opinion and way off base near the bottom of the rankings.

Edited December 2, 200817 yr by PRESSROW