gold sunrise Posted May 30, 2009 Posted May 30, 2009 What does Dixie Heights need to do to improve in 2009/2010? What do they need to keep doing to be successful? Remember, please be constructive.
nkyfuture Posted June 1, 2009 Posted June 1, 2009 Should be an interesting year for the Heights. Losing Pompilio will hurt but look for Pike an Trammel to have a big year! Trammel is a fun kid to watch and can simply take over and pike can just flat out score.
Handy Manny Posted June 1, 2009 Posted June 1, 2009 Dixie should develop nicely this year. Pike and Trammel are both having good summers and will continue to excell.
The Observer Posted June 1, 2009 Posted June 1, 2009 I'd look for Pike to make a huge jump in performance this season. He seemed to be playing much better towards the end of last season. He has the physical tools, but he will now mature with the mental aspects of the game and his confidence will rise as well.
Handy Manny Posted June 1, 2009 Posted June 1, 2009 I agree. I think Pike will really break out this year.
9thregionbb Posted June 1, 2009 Posted June 1, 2009 Dixie should grow as the year goes on and get stronger as their young players get experience. They should do really well in 34th again.
Perfect Practice Posted June 2, 2009 Posted June 2, 2009 I think Dixie Heights will improve their record and play from last season. I think that Zeke Pike and Matt Trammel will be the overall leaders of this squad. Zeke is strong and has the ability to score in the paint. I think if he continues to develop from 12-15 ft he'll be one of the better big men in No. KY. Pike did shoot 32 three pointers though and was only 21.9%, so I think if they keep him inside the perimeter line he'll be very effective. His FT percentage (47%) does need to improve, but I think it will with practice and probably more opportunities at the stripe this season. Overall, I believe he will be a much improved player and will help Dixie a lot. Matt Trammel is one of the best in NKY at his age and position IMO. He averaged 9 pts a game as a sophomore and I think his ability to push the ball and score will only improve. IMO he does have to look to make the guys around him better by creating more shots for teammates with assists, he only average about 2.5 last season. In the tournaments I have seen him in over the summer his jump shot and 3 are beginning to improve. He is also really strong at getting into the middle of the lane and floating it off the backboard. A decent FT shooter (64% last year), but will likely improve next season. I also like Josh Riley on this team because he is a worker. Like Zeke Pike, he has a certain toughness about him. He isnt afraid to put his body on the floor to save a ball for his team. He also has a wide body that can get into the lane. He is a scrappy player that will go after rebounds and 50/50 balls. I understand he is also a football player, so a little contact doesnt affect him. My player to keep an eye on.... Brandon Hatton. We all know that Trammel and Pike will be really big contributors on this team. I want to watch the 8th grader take his shot. He had minimal minutes last season (as to be expected with a 7th grader), but he did score 10 pts in the Dixie win against Scott Highschool. With him continuing to improve and working hard over the summer he should be able to contribute a bit more for Dixie. Also shot 85% from the FT line (albeit, only 20 tries), but still solid. Dixie should be able to hang with a lot of teams this year, maybe a lot of nail-biters. Should be fun to watch.
tash2597 Posted June 2, 2009 Posted June 2, 2009 My player to keep an eye on.... Brandon Hatton. We all know that Trammel and Pike will be really big contributors on this team. I want to watch the 8th grader take his shot. He had minimal minutes last season (as to be expected with a 7th grader), but he did score 10 pts in the Dixie win against Scott Highschool. With him continuing to improve and working hard over the summer he should be able to contribute a bit more for Dixie. Also shot 85% from the FT line (albeit, only 20 tries), but still solid. Hatton is the key to Dixie's success. If he can come in and contribute right away, he'll take a lot of pressure off of both Pike and Trammel. I'd also look for the current sophomore, Smith, to become more involved both offensively and defensively. He had several nice games last year. Dixie may be young, but they will be dangerous next year once they start maturing as a team.
Flotsam Posted June 2, 2009 Posted June 2, 2009 I saw Hatton play a couple of times last year in JV games and in the varsity game against Cov Cath. He was outstanding. Very composed. I look for Hatton to be a force in the 9th region in the coming years (if not next year). He will be fun to watch develop.
Perfect Practice Posted June 2, 2009 Posted June 2, 2009 I saw Hatton play a couple of times last year in JV games and in the varsity game against Cov Cath. He was outstanding. Very composed. I look for Hatton to be a force in the 9th region in the coming years (if not next year). He will be fun to watch develop. I think getting time on varsity last year will really speed up Hatton's learning curve. He should get more time next season. By the time the kid actually gets to highschool he should be a force to be wreckoned with as long as he continues to develop. Dixie will be a good 9th region team who will be able to play with a lot of teams.
HoosierDaddy Posted June 4, 2009 Posted June 4, 2009 I watched Dixie play over at Twenhoffel and SK tonight. I think with some practice and time to mesh after losing their seniors from last year, they will be a stronger force than last year. Hats off to Hatton against Holmes tonight. I think he came off with seventeen or so points. Played well overall. Trammel was absent. Smith also had a strong game. I hope all of these boys continue to develop and hope to see some solid games this coming basketball season.
kinglouie Posted June 4, 2009 Posted June 4, 2009 I watched Dixie play over at Twenhoffel and SK tonight. I think with some practice and time to mesh after losing their seniors from last year, they will be a stronger force than last year. Hats off to Hatton against Holmes tonight. I think he came off with seventeen or so points. Played well overall. Trammel was absent. Smith also had a strong game. I hope all of these boys continue to develop and hope to see some solid games this coming basketball season. Wasn't one of the games against Cov Cath? How they do?
Perfect Practice Posted June 4, 2009 Posted June 4, 2009 I watched Dixie play over at Twenhoffel and SK tonight. I think with some practice and time to mesh after losing their seniors from last year, they will be a stronger force than last year. Hats off to Hatton against Holmes tonight. I think he came off with seventeen or so points. Played well overall. Trammel was absent. Smith also had a strong game. I hope all of these boys continue to develop and hope to see some solid games this coming basketball season. Absent meaning not there? Or non-existent in the game for Dixie?
4pointplay Posted June 4, 2009 Posted June 4, 2009 I watched Dixie play over at Twenhoffel and SK tonight. I think with some practice and time to mesh after losing their seniors from last year, they will be a stronger force than last year. Hats off to Hatton against Holmes tonight. I think he came off with seventeen or so points. Played well overall. Trammel was absent. Smith also had a strong game. I hope all of these boys continue to develop and hope to see some solid games this coming basketball season. Trammel was at an earlier game against Scott. Dixie only had 6 players for that game. Not that familiar with their roster but I know that Trammel, Hatton and Smith were there. Pike was not there.
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