http://jodydemling.courier-journal.com/

 

1.Tamron Manning, Scott County, 6-3 - He has the total package. There's not a lot on the court that Manning can't do. He'll lead the Cardinals next season.

2.Devon Rowan, North Oldham, 6-8 - A big bruiser who moves well on the floor. Rowan had a few monster efforts during the early spring and has a HUGE upside.

3.Charles Foster, Trinity, 6-0 - Foster is a smooth operator at the point for the Shamrocks. He's gaining confidence in his offensive game.

4.Taylor Barnette, Lexington Christian, 6-2 - No question he's the best shooter in the state. He'll play Division I basketball with that stroke.

 

5.Desmond Dorsey, Jeffersontown, 6-1 - Dorsey has been highly-regarded for years and is playing up to that potential this spring.

6.Isaiah Ivey, Scott County, 6-2 - Has a chance to raise the most in the rankings. He'll be a huge part of the Cardinals' plans this coming season.

7.Mike Terry, Fairview, 6-8 - Really love his all-around game. If he gets stronger and more consistent from the outside, Terry will be able to play at the Division I level.

8.Nathan Dieudonne, Trinity, 6-6 - Has a lot of skills and can jump out of the gym.

9.Mekale McKay, Moore, 6-3 - Has gone from unknown into the top 10 this spring after monster efforts at State AAU and the Derek Smith Shootout. He'll be one of the elite players in the loaded Seventh Region next season.

10.Corey Gregg, Ashland, 6-3 - Blue-collar player just gets it done.

11.Jay Johnson, Woodford County

12.B.J. Moore, Sheldon Clark

13.Jordan Brewer, LaRue County

14.Matt Day, Buckhorn

15.Jalen Wesson, Butler

16.Troy Saxton, Trinity

17.Daniel Ross, Jeffersontown

18.Zach Davis, Knott County Central

19.Max Clemons, PRP

 

20.Adam Wing, Rowan County

21.Jermaine Rutley, North Hardin

22.Tanner Broughton, Knox Central

23.Marcus Williams, Bryan Station

24.Andre Gray, Manual

25.Kyle Bush, Ashland

I don't think that he uses all information available, to include talking to coaches in every region. I think the 12th Region Juniors to be got it stuck to them. If you look at the complete article, he has a best of the rest. One of his picks is not even the best on that team. I don't think you can put much stock in it other than to say that he knows the 7th (Louisville Area) pretty good, and reviewed the reports from the two KBA state tournaments.

I don't think that he uses all information available, to include talking to coaches in every region. I think the 12th Region Juniors to be got it stuck to them. If you look at the complete article, he has a best of the rest. One of his picks is not even the best on that team. I don't think you can put much stock in it other than to say that he knows the 7th (Louisville Area) pretty good, and reviewed the reports from the two KBA state tournaments.

 

I like Demling and think he does a good job getting kids names out there. Rankings are always subjective and are great conversation starters. I would like him to take a longer look at the N Ky kids but again that is my opinion.

I like Demling and think he does a good job getting kids names out there. Rankings are always subjective and are great conversation starters. I would like him to take a longer look at the N Ky kids but again that is my opinion.

 

Who's worthy of being in there from NKY? Not challenging you I'm honestly curious.

I agree that all rankings are subjective. Demling is from Louisville so he is always up on all the 6th & 7th Region players and some on this list barely played varsity time on average high school teams this past year. I've seen over the years, sometimes a player will make a list at an earlier age and they seem to stay on the lists whether they really improve or stay at that top level while advancing in years. However, I feel that Demling tries to be fair across the state and as non-biased as possible.

 

One thing that some people don't realize is Demling attends several AAU events and sees players outside of high school ball. If he has missed some top players, I would venture to say those players probably do not play AAU ball or their high school does not consistently play top rated teams across the state. It's all about exposure!

I don't think that he uses all information available, to include talking to coaches in every region. I think the 12th Region Juniors to be got it stuck to them. If you look at the complete article, he has a best of the rest. One of his picks is not even the best on that team. I don't think you can put much stock in it other than to say that he knows the 7th (Louisville Area) pretty good, and reviewed the reports from the two KBA state tournaments.

 

 

I have to agree. I know DJ Townsend is at Rowan County but surely he is at least worthy of being mentioned at the end of the article. At least one of the Epperson twins are worthy as well.

Who's worthy of being in there from NKY? Not challenging you I'm honestly curious.

 

Just making a general statement from his rankings over the years. For example I thought Mikey Gabbard from Boone Co was too low in his rankings in last years senior class. I am willing to bet that when his 2011 rankings come out that players like Jake Giesler, Kellen Smith, Jake Thelen and Bobby Stauffer will not make his top 25. These players will have better resumes from high school and AAU then some players who are in the top 25 but again it is all subjective.

Just making a general statement from his rankings over the years. For example I thought Mikey Gabbard from Boone Co was too low in his rankings in last years senior class. I am willing to bet that when his 2011 rankings come out that players like Jake Giesler, Kellen Smith, Jake Thelen and Bobby Stauffer will not make his top 25. These players will have better resumes from high school and AAU then some players who are in the top 25 but again it is all subjective.

 

 

 

Amen brother!!!

Who's worthy of being in there from NKY? Not challenging you I'm honestly curious.

 

Dontel Rice (6'4 G, Holmes) will be in Demlings Top 25 next year at this time. Mark it down. He is already better than big brother Kevon, much quicker with the ball, more explosive, and shoots better.

 

His game is very similar to Greg Rice.