What does Conner need to do to improve in 2010/2011? What do they need to keep doing to be sucessful? Remember, please be constructive.

Conner starts the season with huge shoes to fill and large target on their back as the #1 ranked team in the 9th. In order for them to remain atop, they will need for Robinson to stay healthy. He has been battling shoulder problems for couple of years. Rumors are swirling that he may not even play this year. If he doesn't, Conner looses alot of depth in the paint. If he does and can stay healthy, he will be one of the stronger big guys in the region. Either way, Conner will need Flesch and Hodges to accept their roles as the team leaders. They both have tremendous upside, but are both guilty of defering the past two years. This is their year to lead. They are coming off of good summer's and could have nice Senior seasons. Conner also brings back Liechty and Ernstez. Liechty is a tremendous athlete and has been contributing at the varsity level since he was a freshman. He should start this year and will bring a spark to the Conner lineup. Taylor Miller, another senior, should also add depth to this team. They are full of experience, they have some very good depth.

Outside of Liechty, Hodges, Robinson, and Flesch, who else should we watch for this year Handy?

 

I think Conner has the potential to be a very good team this year but not sold on them as the best the 9th has to offer. I think their depth could be their downfall.

Anyone have any updates on Robinson? Is he practicing?

As far as I have heard, Robinson is practicing and intends to play. The Conner faithfuil have their fingers crossed. I would hate to see him loose his senior season.

 

I think the 5th starter will be Taylor Miller. He is another senior that did really well on the jv team last year. Carter Burns and Cody Huff, both juniors, should also contribute quite a bit this year as well.

Conner starts the season with huge shoes to fill and large target on their back as the #1 ranked team in the 9th. In order for them to remain atop, they will need for Robinson to stay healthy. He has been battling shoulder problems for couple of years. Rumors are swirling that he may not even play this year. If he doesn't, Conner looses alot of depth in the paint. If he does and can stay healthy, he will be one of the stronger big guys in the region. Either way, Conner will need Flesch and Hodges to accept their roles as the team leaders. They both have tremendous upside, but are both guilty of defering the past two years. This is their year to lead. They are coming off of good summer's and could have nice Senior seasons. Conner also brings back Liechty and Ernstez. Liechty is a tremendous athlete and has been contributing at the varsity level since he was a freshman. He should start this year and will bring a spark to the Conner lineup. Taylor Miller, another senior, should also add depth to this team. They are full of experience, they have some very good depth.

 

Good summary. Not all kids can or will accept the role of "main man" so it will be interesting. Here's hoping for a strong Cougar run.

I spoke with Coach Hicks earlier today and he fully expects Clay Robinson to play this season. He says the key to the season is for them to simply stay healthy. Expect junior Carty Burns to be the consistent outside threat that Conner is relying on this season.

 

The Cougars would become just the second team in Conner history to win the boys basketball region title if they live up to the hype and preseason #1 ranking this sesaon.

 

I plan on sitting down with Coach Hicks and a few players in a few weeks and doing an interview that will be shown on nkysports.com. I'll keep everyone updated as far as when that will be.

Iealthy. Expect junior Carty Burns to be the consistent outside threat that Conner is relying on this season.

 

 

Young Mr. Burns certainly has a good teacher at home as hid dad was one of the greatest shooters in Conner history.

Young Mr. Burns certainly has a good teacher at home as hid dad was one of the greatest shooters in Conner history.

 

The few folks close to the Conner program that I've spoke to seem to be excited about the potential with Carty.

I wouldn't be surprised at all to see him starting this year. He is a very fundamental player who has continued to improve every year.

Burns looked solid in the scrimmage vs Oldham County on Saturday. Robinson appeared to shy away from the paint, settling for many outside shots. Hopefully his shoulder injury doesn't flare up during the season, that would be a major loss for the Cougars...

I also noticed Robinson playing slightly timid, but it is completely understandable. He reaggrivated a shoulder injury last season in a pre season scrimmage on a cheap shot. No reason to take that chance in a scrimmage game. He is a tough kid who will get in there and bang when he is needed.