From Ryan Ernst blog:

 

NKBBCA PRESEASON TOP 10 PLAYERS

 

1.) Jake Giesler – Newport Central Catholic

2.) Tyler Hodges – Conner

3.) Kellen Smith – Scott

4.) Bobby Stauffer – Ryle

5.) Jake Thelen – Covington Catholic

6.) Travis Montgomery – Boone

7.) Matt Trammell - Dixie Heights

8.) Donnie Cheatum - Lloyd Memorial

9.) Jack Stewart - Highlands

10.) Cody Chambers - Simon Kenton

 

Thoughts?

Kellen Smith might be the best overall.

Kellen Smith might be the best overall.

 

You might be right. I can still remember watching him single handedly almost lead Scott to a win over Holmes in the 09 season.

 

Kid has all the intangibles that you see in a very good point guard.

How good is Donnie Cheatum? I have heard a lot about him lately. Really looking forward to seeing him against Holmes in both teams' season opener.

Kind of surprised to see Kellen Smith that low. I have him as number one overall with Travis Montgomery and Cody Chambers two and three.

There is not 9 better players in NKY than Cody Chambers. SK gets no love because they are in the 8th.

How good is Donnie Cheatum? I have heard a lot about him lately. Really looking forward to seeing him against Holmes in both teams' season opener.

 

Is this the son of the Donnie Cheatum who played for Holmes High School in the mid 80s?

Is this the son of the Donnie Cheatum who played for Holmes High School in the mid 80s?

 

Yes

Yes

 

He has all the potential in the world but plays soft sometimes. When he gets going early he is hard to stop.He is listed at 6'6" but is very long, can play taller. Wants to stand on the perimeter too much instead of bang in the block. I can't wait to see how Lloyd comes out this year, every player is back with a few new kids, we will surprise people this year.

What about Jake Burger from Holy Cross. I believe he was the only Sophomore to make the all conference team.

What about Jake Burger from Holy Cross. I believe he was the only Sophomore to make the all conference team.

 

Solid. I think his scoring will go down this year which will be good for HC.

 

He's not top 10.

I would replace Montgomery with Hatton on this list. Very surprised Hatton is omitted here.

There is not 9 better players in NKY than Cody Chambers. SK gets no love because they are in the 8th.

 

Chambers is def. a solid player. I would like to see SK strengthen their schedule to match chambers up with some of the better talent around the state. I think that would go a long way for him to gain the respect he deserves.

I would replace Montgomery with Hatton on this list. Very surprised Hatton is omitted here.

 

Wow. Hatton is a scorer, but Montgomery is probably the best athlete on this list. He is definately top ten.

Chambers is def. a solid player. I would like to see SK strengthen their schedule to match chambers up with some of the better talent around the state. I think that would go a long way for him to gain the respect he deserves.

 

They could possibly play Male in the AIT, they play all of the usual suspects in NKY, plus Mason, Henry Clay and Oldham on the road. I expect big things out of Chambers, he's a two year starter and now must lead the team.