Handy Manny

Anyone have a clue how many teams are going to be in the U17 age group?

His name is Downs and I don't see him leaving Boone until at least after next year. Would make a good coach there though.

This is going to be a huge tournament. I believe there are over 70 teams in the U17 age group.

The Bulldogs wrapped up bracket play today loosing in the finals to the Royal Family. It was a great effort by the Bulldogs. Scheduling had them playing 5 games in less than 21 hours. 3 Games on Sunday an hour appart. They ran out of gas against a scrappy and athletic Royal Family team who had drawn a first round bye and played a spread out pool schedule.

This tournament was at MidAmerica Sports Center in Louisvile, KY.

This was Robbie's second tournament with the Bulldogs. He has been a great addition. He adds a tremendous amount of depth to the guard position.

The NKY Bulldogs continue to be unbeaten in pool play this year by going 2 - 0 in pool play at MidAmerica. The Bulldogs defeated South Oldham Dragons 73 - 56 and SI Heat 60 - 48. In the first game the Bulldogs were led by Bobby Stauffer with 24 and Robbie Barber with 18. In the second game the Dogs were led by Bobby Stauffer with 16, Matt Trammel with 13, and Jacob Flesch with 10. They open bracket play tommorow morning with the Southside Heat.

I beleive their name was either Showtime or Boys Club. I am not sure. I know they were from Cincinnati. Bobby did have a great game. He finished that game with 22 points and 11 rebounds. He had a very nice tournament. The Bulldogs played three games on Saturday with only 6 guys. Bobby Stauffer and Todd Vollet played pretty much the entire 3 games and came back on Sunday to play 2 more.

Thanks for the info. Keep it coming.

Any updates on the tournament at the KBA? The NKY BUlldogs played at Midwest Hoops this weekend and finished 5 -0 to win the Derby Classic. Extremely short handed, they had wins over B Stars, XBA, Showtime, & KY Cats.

Congrats to DSAS. You have to love it when the Bluegrass State is represented well. Do you have any other updates from this tournament? How do the Charlotte Court teams look this year? Is Barksdale playing with them in U17? What about the Shining Stars-Davis team?

I would say the last two years at Cooper have matured him considerably.

Reynolds goes way back. I was speaking of Mike Flynn at Highlands, previously Holmes.

What about Coach Flynn?

I'm betting on Sullivan, but Carr would not surprise me at all. Both IMO are good coaches. Different styles, but capable of winning none-the-less.

Agreed! 4 team tournaments are ridiculous.

Where is everyone playing this weekend?

Congrats S3- KY. Way to rep the bluegrass state. Very solid win over a loaded Ohio team.

Congrats to the Shining Stars for advancing 3 teams to the final four of the Gold Bracket.

The NKY Bulldogs advanced out of pool play to the Gold Bracket. They opened up with Shining Star Sports White and beat them 56 - 27. The Bulldogs were led by Bobby Stauffer with 13 and Tyler Hodges with 12. In the final four game the Bulldogs fell to Shining Star Black 58 - 35. The Bulldogs failed to get going in this game. Leading scorers were Jacob Flesch, Danny Boateng, and Jack Stewart with 6 points each.

NKY Bulldogs knocked off the St. Louis Prophets 63 to 50 today to go 2 ~ 0 in pool play.

NKY Bulldogs opened up with a win over Showtime Basketball 61 - 35. The Bulldogs were led by Jack Stewart with 13 points and 10 rebounds, Bobby Stauffer with 14, Tyler Hodges with 11, and Chris Hayes with 11. This was a solid effort by all of the Bulldogs.

Fucci has to be my pick for best point guard in the state. I really enjoy his game.

I would say no one. This has to be one of worst lists I have seen. Bud Mackey? Kevon hasn't been Arnold for several years and there is a tremendous amount of talent that falls everywhere in between who is on this list.

Agreed. I was just watching the clip and wondering if Knipp was 7'4". He towers above everyone.