My thoughts on Williamsburg basketball has completely diminished after their loss to Pineville. They won big against Middlesboro and Owsley County, but Pineville is not good and Pineville just beat them around. From what I am seeing so far it's Jones and Barton, there isn't any other offense on that team. I look for them to struggle against Whitley on Dec.14. Unless the jackets can get production from anyone other then Jones and Barton there going to be in a lot of trouble this season.

From your prior post above, it doesn't look as though you had a very good outlook for this team in the first place, but in case you did, don't panic just yet. This team has the makings to be a better team than what we've seen in a long time at W'burg. I'm not saying to expect a regional title, but this team has the talent to suprise quite a few teams. Kevin Hoffman will continue to get better and better. You have to remember he has set out two years of basketball. He is very quick, aggressive, and explosive and his decision making will get better and better. Barton has struggled with his shot the first two games, but everyone knows when he gets his confidence back just how quickly he can put points on the board. Jones can be a dominate player if he gets his mind right and helps get his teammates involved. Smoak has looked pretty good so far, but needs to remember not to rush things. JP can be a lock down defender if he puts his mind to it and is capable of knocking down an open jumper. Lowrie can be key if he plays his role as a good defender and takes care of the ball while in the game.

 

This team needs to focus on the defensive end. Once they realize that focusing on the defensive end will allow good things to happen on the offensive end, this team will perform much better. You may be right about struggling with Whitley on the 14th, but as the season goes on I look for this team to round in to good shape if the egos can stay out of the way.

 

I also think that the thoughts about the team would be much different if shots were falling. Give it a few weeks and see where we are. I may be expecting too much, but I think all the components are there for this team to have success. WE"LL SEE!!!

I agree with free enes, Pineville was a sloppy game no shots were falling and we lost the game by not rebounding and playing help defense. One game does not make a season, this team is as talented as any in the Region. However many players do not have game time experience. This team will develop as the season goes.

You are right, fan44...one game does not make the season. W'burg has a much better team than Pineville. No offensive rebounding, bad passes, and rushing their shots hurt W'burg. W'burg plays Jellico tonight, looking forward to seeing how the Jackets play agiant them. The Jackets also play tomorrow at Whitley against Raceland. The Jackets need to win these two games and play well, so they can give the Colonels a run for their money on Tuesday.