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Don't believe he is going there. I heard grades, but don't know validity of that. I know when Johnson was a junior Happy Osborne (then the coach at Georgetown) offered him a scholarship.

I thought unsigned seniors couldn't play and was told that by somebody in the know. Having said that, I just went to AAU handbook and found this. I didn't look real hard but I didn't see an unsigned senior reference. So I guess if the below is the correct answer, their age may make them eligible. 11th Grade Division ii. An athlete must be in the 11th grade as of October 1, 2011 can be no older than 18 on August 31, 2012. For an athlete that is in the 12th grade as of October 1st, 2011 wanting to play down, in the 11th grade division they can be no older than 17 on August 31,2012

They aren't supposed to be able to play. Would be interested to know who are speaking of?

Congratulations Bopper. As a Georgetown alum, here's hoping he has a great career.

I don't think that would be an upset. Hoop Dreams completely different team this year. Morton, Smith, etc. etc. no longer with the team. I haven't seen them play, but saw their roster and they are still a good team but not with the names they previously had. I saw on another thread where Bombers won a tournament, so I would expect it to be a good game. I think The Ville has to be the favorite in 17U. Of course, that is depending on how the Louisville Magic splits their players. While all are talented, they could make one team better than the other. If they do that with talents like Snider, Willis and Russell (etc. etc. etc), I would put them up there with The Ville. If they split it down the middle, then I think the 2 Louisville Magic teams would then be the 2nd and 3rd favorites in the field. After that, I think the rest of the field is pretty even and could beat each other on any given day. Last year, Crons was the surprise of the 16U tournament by reaching the semifinals. I haven't studied the brackets hard enough to see how the tournament matchups would be, but after watching the BA Hoyas earlier this spring I will take them as my sleeper pick (of course, I also saw them with Brian Stone of Collins and he will be ineligible for this tournament so that will hurt). In 16U, Hoop Dreams - Maxey is a HUGE favorite I would think. Kind of disappointed the Louisville Magic isn't playing their normal 16U team in the field because that would have been a great matchup, possibly the best of the weekend. I actually think Hoop Dreams - Maxey should be playing in the 17U field as well. Possible better competition. Of course, I don't know this age group as well, so maybe I am missing a team that will give them fits.

This post is for the express purpose of breaking up the Alabama logos we keep seeing.

I heard Bob Goodman (Henry Clay assistant I believe) is getting this job.

Now that is what I call factual information. I've confirmed three interviews, my guess is that it comes down to what positions are available in the school rather than the best fit coach for the job.

So is nobody willing to just say Ed Cravens?

I believe Johnson now has a place. At least that's what I was told.

Might mean Bordas as I was hearing Wise, Bordas and Stapleton and last 2 posts eliminated 2 of those. Of course I'm not convinced Reitz won't surface. He was with Strong at Campbell.

Getting Chris Gillespie has to have been his sales pitch during the interview to hide the fact his awful coaching record. But, more than the coaching record, Bourbon County was a program with ZERO progress, if not a digression, during his time there. No dog in this fight, but I can't imagine out of 10 candidates they can't do better.

And, even if the thought is Tony wants a better job (of course, doesn't just about every coach at the end of the day -- meaning if UK would hire you wouldn't you take the job), I would think the experience at Montgomery County might have changed that thought. I am sure Pendleton has a lot to think about with 10 candidates supposedly interviewing for the job. Sure they will get the person they feel is best for the program. Don't know the other 9 candidates, but the names I heard were really being looked at after the interviews, the record of Tony fars outweighs the other 2 reported finalists. But, there are a lot more to think about than just a record. Good luck Anthony Strong and Pendleton County. You obvioiusly have a tough decision to make. Not sure what they have besides Mason Monroe for year, but that is a good start for whomever they choose!

Next weekend.

You are not kidding. But there are a lot of athletes as good as him who are 4 to 5 inches taller with a better basketball skill set - especially for mid to high D1. Maybe he would get a low D1 look but I doubt that. But in high school he makes a difference.

I think 5 of the 6 are D1. Quan Taylor is a heck of a high school player, but a little undersized IMO at his position to play D1 in college.

Heavens no. The previous post said there are 3 in the Top 50 NATIONALLY. I was pointing out that there is actually only one rated top 50 nationally. A large portion of this roster and even some that didn't make have D1 potential. The class is loaded with talent.

2013 is a good class in KY but Willis is only one ranked Top 50 with Hicks only other one even being considered for that status. The others are real nice players, but let's not overrate them on a national level. Some more of the top 6 jump off the charts this summer but they aren't there yet.

Dave Satterly, Game Director from the Kentucky Lions Eye Foundation announced a new format for the Junior Ky All-Stars today. 18 Juniors were chosen at try out earlier in the month to play the Senior Ky All-Stars. Six (6) core players plus six (6) chosen for each team. On June 4th 12 Juniors will scrimmage the Seniors in Lexington, Ky. and then on June 6th 12 Juniors will scrimmage the Seniors in Louisville. Ky. The following week 12 of those original 18 Juniors will be chosen to play the Indiana Juniors on June 15th at Heritage Christian in Indianapolis, and then the following day at North Oldham High School in Goshen, Ky. Boys Team Blue - June 4th in Lex. Ken-Jah Bosley - Madison Central Kelton Ford - Larue Co. Taylor Gover - Pulaski Co. Dominique Hawkins - Madison Central Daryl Hicks - Trinity Lavone Holland - Ballard Jordan Majors - Hopkinsville Omar Prewitt - Montgomery Co. Mike Smith - Dunbar Quan Taylor - Madison Central Charles Washington - Lafayette Derek Willis - Bullitt East Boys Team White - June 6th in Lou. Dominique Hawkins - Madison Central Daryl Hicks - Trinity Lavone Holland - Ballard Stuart Jackson - Central Brock Kiesler - Saint X Demetrius McReynolds - Butler Logan O'Bryan - Daviess Co. Omar Prewitt - Montgomery Co. Trey Rakes - Bullitt East Rusty Troutman - Bullitt East Quan Taylor - Madison Central Derek Willis - Bullitt East Congratulations to those who made it. 5 of the 6 that were selected as core play on the same AAU team -- The Ville.

I agree, they looked good in Indianapolis a couple of weeks ago. But, from what I understand, Brian Stone from Collins was the big kid playing for them. I believe he is a senior and AAU does not allow unsigned seniors to play like the rest of the travel team circuit does. If that is the case, they will hurt them, although the 2 kids from BE looked very good, particularly Troutman.

I assume same thing Wise did, which was something along the lines working with student not coming to school (official title, no clue). As far as Happy's wife, no idea other than working for the superintendent. I know she was a teacher for years in the Scott County school system and was very good at what she did in that capacity.

The Superintendent recently said on a local radio show that they should have went to state last year and needed a coach to lead them there. So, does that if Osborne fails in his first year he will be fired as well?

I was waiting for somebody to start this thread. It has been known for a couple of weeks he was going to be the new coach. Happy is definitely a heck of a coach at the college level. Basketball is basketball, so I expect him to see a lot of success at Montgomery County. But, he will be dealing with issues you don't see at the college level with Montgomery County. I know a parent group led an attack of the previous coach because little Johnny (who was not good enough anyway) didn't get as much exposure as Mom and Dad wanted. And, Happy is more matter of fact that Tony Wise, so the parents and players better be ready.

Couch and the seemingly always mentioned Champ Ligon.

Louisville Magic 16s and 17s are in the Adidas Vegas event. No KY teams in the Nike event, although Jack Whitman of LexCath, Justin Johnson of Sheldon Clark and Miles Rice of Trinity are on the Tennessee Travelers that are in the Nike field.