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Congrats and good luck in being drafted #1. It would be our 3rd #1 in 4 years.

Kentucky still has a long way to go before we catch up to other states. Just not a lot of division 1 players in our state.

Add to the list when someone commits:

Omar Prewitt (Mongomery County) - William & Mary

Jack whitman (Lexington Catholic) - William & Mary

David Levitch (North Oldham) - UofL Preferred Walk-On

Derek Willis (Bullitt East) - UofK

Rusty Troutman (Bullitt East) - Bellarmine

Louis Maniacci (Cooper) - Lincoln Memorial

Austin Hunt (Boyd County) - Lincoln Memorial

Logan O'Bryan (Daviess County) - Kentuck Wesleyan

Antonio Campbell (Covington Holy Cross) - Ohio

Demarcus Page (Trinity) - Campbellsville

Quin Richardson (Scott County) - Campbellsville

Mason Monroe (Pendleton County) - Transylvania

Zach Caggins (Ballard) - Transylvania

Stephen Goble (Wesley Christian) - Jefferson Davis CC

Ryne Tinsley (Grayson County) - Brescia

Trey Tinsley (Grayson County) - Brescia

Kristian Morgan (Gallatin County) - Asbury

Kody Johnson (Pulaski County) - Campbellsville

Derek Jeffries (Henry County) - Transylvania

Nate McGovney(Campbell County) - Thomas Moore

Tyler Smith (Bryan Station)-Asbury

Miles Rice (Trinity) - Campbellsville

Darryl Hicks (Trinity) - Boston College

Alex Jones (St. Xavier) - Transylvania

Sam Gruber (Oldham County) - Centre College

Nick Jackson (Scott) - Union College

Dominique Hawkins (Madison Central) -UK

Emmanuel Owootoah (Cordia) - Fresno State

Ethan Rowe (Pikeville) - Transylvania

Drew Mays (Ryle) - Transylvania

Devonte Grundy (Bardstown)- Vincennes University

Michael Beuter (Newport Central Catholic) - Unión College

Nick Siebert (Newport Central Catholic) - Cincinnati Christian

Drew Shelton (Cooper) - Cincinnati Christian

Christian McClendon (Holy Cross) - Mount St Joes

Josh Barnard (Rowan County) - University of Pikeville

Not sure what I said on the referred to thread that was inaccurate or remotely had anything to do with US.

 

Perhaps I'm becoming a crotchety old man but the KHSAA makes mega bucks on this event. Tickets are $15 for lower arena and $8.75 for upper deck per session. I think the fans deserve some basic amenities for their buck.

 

Bear in mind my statement of things changing for the worse, and then come compare notes with me when you hit 65 and see how you feel about the state of affairs then.

If Julian Tackett is so big on EQUITY among all sports, then why doesn't he charge fans the same admission price for ALL state championship games in ALL sports? Same trophies, no programs, etc. for all sports should = same price admission for all.

How much does KHSAA charge for admisision for their softball, baseball, football, golf, tennis, fishing, soccer, track, etc. state championships?

Is the Sweet 16 still "THE GREATEST SHOW IN HOOPS"?

Over the past two years I have noticed a huge change in the Sweet 16 for the worst. Here is what I have observed the last couple of years.

1. NO PROGRAMS this year, really small programs last year. This is terrible and the KHSAA just doesn't want to do one for all the different championship because they lose money for the other events. Therefore, don't do them for anyone then. EQUITY BABY! is what Julian Tackett is screaming.

2. CHAMPIONSHIP TROPHY. The championship trophy is now really small compared the 5 foot trophy the girls and boys used to get. This is a shame because that trophy is the most coveted trophy amongst all sports in Kentucky.

3. MVP TROPHY. The MVP trophy for Hawkins this year was a joke. It was a small 8" x 10" plaque with a gold sticker on it saying MVP of Sweet 16. Cheap and embarrassing to even give it to him this year.

4. NO CONFETTII. No confettii fell after the championship game. Too much to pay the immigrants that clean Rupp to pick it up I guess.

5. NO LASER LIGHTS. No lazer lights on the floor that spun around saying KHSAA SWEET 16 during pregame ceremonies.

6. NO PICTURES ON TICKETS. One thing that was always neat about the state tourney tickets was the fact that they had pictures form the previous years tournament on them. Now they just have KHSAA logo on them.

7. SWEET 16 GEAR NOT MUCH. Most the items for sale at the booth had only KHSAA CHAMPIONSHIPS on them instead of the 2013 KHSAA SWEET 16 logo on them. This is so they can sale the same gear at all the championship sports this year and don't have to worry about having left overs that go unsold.

8. NO PLAYER LANYARD PASSES. You usually get to see the participants wearing their participant lanyard passes around proudly during each session letting everyone know they made it to the state tournament. The KHSAA did away with them to save printing money. It was always I nice suvounir for each participant.

9. COMMENT OF THE WEEK: Julian Tackett says "most people would just throw the programs in the trash and only the old people care about them." Unbelievable comment.

The KHSAA has really started to forget this past week is the most special week in the entire year for this state. They are showing everyone that all they do is care about maximizing profits and forget about making this THE GREATEST SHOW IN HOOPS.

Does anyone else notice this recent decline in our best sporting event of the year? :no:

I still say he missed out on Anthony Hickey. He would be solid here for four years.

Thanks gametime. We need him back soon so we can start to gel as a team before conference play.

Is Harrow transferring? Him not even being around the program the last few weeks has me concerned. Some say he is transferring at semester break.

Why doesn't Calipari play some zone when Davis picks up a quick foul so he can stay on the floor longer? I guarantee they would not of given up 47 in a half playing zone in spots.

Wasn't impressed with the cats today. Pretty sure Im getting very spoiled tho.

Just remember last years Final Four team went 10-6 in SEC play. I'm glad they just keep taking care of their business both at home and on road.

Davis & MKG are lottery locks of course.

Jones goes as long as he is first rounder.

Lamb & Teague come back for another year.

Congrats CATS!!!

Vegas opened at 12.5 UK favorite. UK up 13 with 1:00 to go. They are right on.

Davis controlling the paint again!

If UK wins its because of MKG period.

And Davis either blocking or changing every shot in the paint.

Holmes won

So what happens if the 7th place team in the Big East beats the 2nd best team in the SEC? Could be tough pill for many UK fans to swallow. I'm sure the Big East fans won't say a word though. :lol::lol::lol:

1. We beat Lousville

2. We are in the Final Four

3. Duke, UNC, and Kansas got beat out and will not be in Final Four

I doubt we have much of a pill to swallow regardless of the outcome. Go Big Blue!

I'd go with Liggins on Lamb personally. UConn has lost several times with Kemba getting his but the others providing little support. Lamb has been the key over the last 3 weeks and I'm not sure UConn can win if you take him away...

I was going to say the same exact thing. Cal will debate this over the next few days: Liggins on Walker and try to shut him down or Liggins on Lamb and let Walker get his. I am with you GT and think Cal will start by putting Liggins on Lamb. He may have to switch to the other option during the game if it doesn't work.

My prediction: UK 68 Uconn 65

Congrats to Cal and the CATS! Big Blue Nation can now go take over Houston.

...and Barkley said the reason UK would beat Ohio St was due to their depth.

and called Brandon Knight, Brandon Jones. But, Barkley has been a joy to listen to during this tournament. He is continously giving Cal some love!

Yes, Knight is gone :-(

Liggins named MVP on radio. He and Harrelson were the MVP's tonight. Both played awesomes games.

What do you all think about the rematch?

Harrelson by far MVP tonight! What a game. GO CATS, beat Tarheels!!!

It's KNIGHT TIME BABY!!!!!!

Its also bedtime baby!

Final 62-60 UK. Go CATS!

Now someone start a UK vs. UNC prediction thread.

Bring on UNC!!!