Is one of them named Hedger? He played for Turkeyfoot last year, I am assuming he would be at Dixie this year. I saw him playing at the bearcat classic over the summer and he looked really good in the post. He was about 6'3" then.

Is one of them named Hedger? He played for Turkeyfoot last year, I am

assuming he would be at Dixie this year. I saw him playing at the bearcat classic over the summer and he looked really good in the post. He

 

was about 6'3" then.

 

They were playing Campbel County's j.v. team. I didn't think they were incoming freshman. The to Dixie kids looked taller than anyone on the j.v. team. After I saw them dunking at half time time I ask a parent were they go to high school. The guy told me there not in high school yet, but they will go to Dixie.

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I saw Hatton for the first time since the season ended. I think he actually thicker than a few months ago. Kid is a bull.

 

I saw him last week on the sidelines of the NCC game. He looks thicker, but more slim if that makes sense. It looks as though he's trimmed the fat and added muscle.

They were playing Campbel County's j.v. team. I didn't think they were incoming freshman. The to Dixie kids looked taller than anyone on the j.v. team. After I saw them dunking at half time time I ask a parent were they go to high school. The guy told me there not in high school yet, but they will go to Dixie.

 

Just talked to a friend of mine that knows the Dixie freshman class. That kid is Hedger, said he's 6'3 or 6'4 and has size 15 shoes!! So maybe he'll get taller. What got to me was my buddy telling me that Hedger didn't make the 7th grade team. Then started on the 8th grade team. What is wrong with Dixie/Turkeyfoot not finding talent. What if this kid goes to another school? I'm a Dixie fan so this gets to me a bit!!

Just talked to a friend of mine that knows the Dixie freshman class. That kid is Hedger, said he's 6'3 or 6'4 and has size 15 shoes!! So maybe he'll get taller. What got to me was my buddy telling me that Hedger didn't make the 7th grade team. Then started on the 8th grade team. What is wrong with Dixie/Turkeyfoot not finding talent. What if this kid goes to another school? I'm a Dixie fan so this gets to me a bit!!

 

Height / size doesn't = ability. I watched both kids play twice this summer. The fact that he didn't make the 7th grade team isn't surprising. There were 4 other players on the floor with him from his team who were better players.

Just talked to a friend of mine that knows the Dixie freshman class. That kid is Hedger, said he's 6'3 or 6'4 and has size 15 shoes!! So maybe he'll get taller. What got to me was my buddy telling me that Hedger didn't make the 7th grade team. Then started on the 8th grade team. What is wrong with Dixie/Turkeyfoot not finding talent. What if this kid goes to another school? I'm a Dixie fan so this gets to me a bit!!

 

I'm not quite sure I follow you on the Dixie/Turkeyfoot statement. Are you saying Dixie is missing out on players?

Height / size doesn't = ability. I watched both kids play twice this summer. The fact that he didn't make the 7th grade team isn't surprising. There were 4 other players on the floor with him from his team who were better players.

 

So there are 4 better down low players on his team??? I only seen 1 other kid over 6 foot tall? You can't play 5 under 6 foot players.

I remember seeing the Hedger kid play for Turkeyfoot and I was not overly impressed. I did however see him play over the summer with his AAU team and if I am not mistaken, he may have dropped 20+ on an Indiana team. There was a huge improvement over a short period in time.

Height / size doesn't = ability. I watched both kids play twice this summer. The fact that he didn't make the 7th grade team isn't surprising. There were 4 other players on the floor with him from his team who were better players.

 

My friend is one of the coaches of the NKY Bulldogs u14. He said Hedger lead the team in rebounding blocked shots and 2nd in scoring. Not bad for the 5th best player on the floor.

I remember seeing the Hedger kid play for Turkeyfoot and I was not overly impressed. I did however see him play over the summer with his AAU team and if I am not mistaken, he may have dropped 20+ on an Indiana team. There was a huge improvement over a short period in time.

 

That happens. I've never been a fan of using middle school as a barometer as to what type of varsity player a kid will turn out to be.

 

Kids progress at different rates. I've seen "supserstar-ish" middle school players barely sniff the floor at the varsity level. Have also seen kids that were 2nd or 3rd off the bench go on to pass other kids up and become excellent varsity players.

 

One summer can make a big difference in certain cases.

That happens. I've never been a fan of using middle school as a barometer as to what type of varsity player a kid will turn out to be.

 

Kids progress at different rates. I've seen "supserstar-ish" middle school players barely sniff the floor at the varsity level. Have also seen kids that were 2nd or 3rd off the bench go on to pass other kids up and become excellent varsity players.

One summer can make a big difference in certain cases.

 

We have all seen the 6'2 7th grade center that never grows and now he has to play guard. I don't know if the too freshman at Dixie will be any good. I just seen them dunking at SOS at half time. Thats when I started watching the game. Like I said before I bet you can count on one hand how many NKY kids can dunk at 14.

Who was the other tall kid. Was it Niehaus?

Who was the other tall kid. Was it Niehaus?

 

Wasn't Niehaus he is 6'2 or 6'3 this kid was 3 inches taller then Hedger.

So there are 4 better down low players on his team??? I only seen 1 other kid over 6 foot tall? You can't play 5 under 6 foot players.

 

Not sure why you can't??? Based on the 5 or 6 times I saw him play, including with the NKY Bulldogs, I saw a tall kid with limited basketball skills. Unless he is working on his game daily, he won't be a factor this year at the frosh level or otherwise. Hopefully, the kid works on developing his game and learns how to utilize his size.

 

I have a pretty close connection to the NKY Bulldogs as well and the Indiana team you are referring to was not very good.

Was told he scored 24 on A.O.P. a very good a.a.u. team. They have 2 Holmes players and the big kid going to S.H. first name Conner.