Very interesting subject when you talk about rebounding and Cov-Holmes. On paper you would call anyone foolish to think that a Bulldog would lead the 9th region in rebounding next year. I mean looking at thier stats going into the Sweet Sixteen they entered the tournment as the worst rebounding team. Thier leading rebounder Pittman only had 6.3 a game, which wont get you into the top 5 for any region, and yet during the tournment Holmes leads all teams with the most rebounds! So what happened? Did the players learn about blocking out all of a sudden or was the coach sandbagging on the stats?

 

According to nky.com, the Johnson brothers and Pittman all had over 200 boards for the year.

According to nky.com, the Johnson brothers and Pittman all had over 200 boards for the year.

 

The stats that were giving for the Sweet16 on KHSAA before the tournment started showed Cov-Holmes avg 26.7 per game which rank 16th. Obvouisly they have players that are tall and can jump, so it just dont add up.

The stats that were giving for the Sweet16 on KHSAA before the tournment started showed Cov-Holmes avg 26.7 per game which rank 16th. Obvouisly they have players that are tall and can jump, so it just dont add up.

 

I'd say it also has to do with the amount of shots being taken by their opponents and the amount Holmes takes as well. When teams are slowing the ball down and not forcing an uptempo game, there aren't going to be many rebounds.

That is a good point kywldcat01, also Holmes shoots the ball well so less offensive rebound opportunies. BTW nice pic.