How many "star" athletes do it both offensively and defensively? Rico does it at both ends of the floor. That's why he will win. Also, as far as Collinsworth, that was all in his last name. But thats another sport so I won't discuss that.

Regardless if he wins it or not, his career at Covington Holmes has been a success. IMO Mr. Basketball is an award based on the current season, and while Ricardo has been a stud this season, nothing he has done has jumped out at you. His career on the other hand does State Champion last year, MVP of the sweet 16, a career record of 94-10, 2 regional championships and possibly a third, every year he has seen varsity playing time at Covington Holmes he has at least went to the State Championship game, Second team all state last year, Full ride to Univeristy of Ohio, I mean the kid has a long list of accolades, as does Mr. Pittman. And as unselfish as Ricardo is, I think for another trip to Rupp and another run at the Championship, he would trade in all those personal accolades. Mr. Basketball is an individual award, it is a huge accomplishment, but I am sure in March, in the middle of 9th region play that is the furthest thing from Ricardo's mind right now.

 

I guess in closing I will say that if this award is based on current season success I would not be shocked one bit if Ric didn't win it.

 

If it is based on the career's I would be shocked if anyone else got it.

 

But at the end of the day, the region and sweet 16 is all that kid cares about and as long as he is focused it means nothing but good things for Holmes.

 

Actually him and Pittman were First Team All State last year.

How many "star" athletes do it both offensively and defensively? Rico does it at both ends of the floor. That's why he will win. Also, as far as Collinsworth, that was all in his last name. But thats another sport so I won't discuss that.

 

Now that's not true at all. Collinsworth is an incredible football player. He just missed too many games this past year. If he had stayed healthy, he very easily could have won and he would have deserved it. And I won't comment in this thread further on that. As you said, let's keep this thread focused on Rico.

R Johnson wins the award if Holmes make it to Saturday morning in the Sweet Sixteen.

 

I think you can kiss Mr. Basketball goodbye for Ricardo now that Holmes did not win the 9th Region.

My vote would be for Foster!!!!!!!!

My vote would be for Foster!!!!!!!!

 

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My vote would be for Foster!!!!!!!!

 

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My vote would be for Justice.

I think Justice just salted away Mr. BB. I tell you what, though, Foster has more upside college potential than Justice. I'd take Demarko in a 1-on-1 vs. Justice, too.

I think Justice just salted away Mr. BB. I tell you what, though, Foster has more upside college potential than Justice. I'd take Demarko in a 1-on-1 vs. Justice, too.

 

No doubt....Ricardo was working very hard to defend him today and Foster just did what he wanted.

Don't think Johnson will be Mr. BB. Has a 9th region player ever won it?

Don't think Johnson will be Mr. BB. Has a 9th region player ever won it?

 

Ross Neltner in '03 was the last I think.

Don't think Johnson will be Mr. BB. Has a 9th region player ever won it?

 

Doug Schloemer - Holmes - 1978

Elisha Justice is a heck of a player, but IMO, not the best player in the state.

 

HE benefits from playing in a very weak region and padding stats against teams that would bottom of the well in other top tier regions.

 

If a walk on to Louisville wins Mr. Basketball, the coaches really dropped the ball. Elisha would probably be the 4th or 5th best player in the 9th region...not sure I can consider him best in the state.

 

As far as Rico, I agree that any chance he had was washed away with the huge loss to Newport last night. Foster absolutely did whatever he wanted.

Im a big Rico fan and he would have had my vote for Mr. Basketball but man Foster just worked him over yesterday. Couldnt believe it, Im guessing nobody has done that to him before. I really liked how he handled himself after the loss, he showed class and took it like a man unlike a few of his teammates.