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I find your response to this previous post laughable. Not that you are incorrect, but you seem to be a WKY Elite fan, so why not put them in your list of teams with "great" coaches and teams that will win the 16's. lol. Who are the coaches of SS, WKY Elite, and Lex Ice? And what makes them "great?"

Popp would be an asset to any team. I dont know what Boone was thinking last season. He should get more time this coming season.

nevermind this. Im an idiot. we're talking about the 9th region here. yeah, these boys are probably top 3 in the 9th. Sorry.

I agree that Holmes has 3 of the top players in the state. But i dont know about the top 3 (as in 1, 2, 3). Rico and Pittman are likely top 2, but Jeremiah may slip down a little as compared to other players. If he makes the second or 3rd team, then obviously he isnt the 3rd best. He is very good though. One of the top players, not sure about 3rd best. You could argue it that.

I heard it is likely that Popp will be transferring to Ryle Highschool. Anyone know anymore on this subject?

You're putting Thelen in the top 10 all ready? Whats the justification?

I think this is a well thought out list.

Basketball is a TEAM sport. I think the winner of this tournament will be the best TEAM on the floor. This is why i like the teams that no one is talking about. Sure DSAS has a ton of talent, but any team can slip up in a 1 and out bracket play tournament. And, any team can have a great game and beat anybody. Nothing is pre-determined. That's why these kids play the game. As the once great Herm Edwards would say "You play to WIN THE GAME!" There are good players, and there are good teams. Good teams win tournaments.

Good deal. Thanks. I wonder what players they have???

I agree, there is only one Josh Forrest. Though, I did see a WKY Elite team in the 15U bracket so maybe they do have 2 16U's.

Shining Stars U15 would probably be the slight favorite here IMO. That team has good talent and good guard play. I have heard a lot about the NKY Tarheels and the younger DSAS (15U). Should be a good tournament.

See, where you like the WKY Elite, I like the NKY Bulldogs. Im just an underdog guy and they seem really scrappy and fundamental. WKY Elite is a decent team with a great player in Josh Forrest and they could make some noise as well. I see a lot of people talking about the DSAS and the Lexington Ice, but others have a lot to offer as well. I cant wait.

I am assuming that they put 2 teams together as well. But if not, what the heck? Why are they in there twice. I wonder what coaches and players are thinking about that.

I agree with you that you have to go out and take games. No team is going to give it to you. These kids are relentless and they all feel like they are the best. DSAS is likely the best on paper, but dont under estimate the heart of a champion and all of these kids are champions (in that it is likely that most of these kids have won a lot games and/or tournaments). Also, DSAS is coming in with a target on that jersey, it'll be great to watch how the respond. I agree, I thought I would see the Charlotte Court and/or the Royal Family.

I guess we'll have to wait and see. There is going to be some pretty good talent spread across the board. All these teams will be ABSOLUTELY ready to go to battle.

Forrest is a STUD, you're absolutely right. But, I strongly disagree that just he alone puts the WKY Elite team up there with DSAS.

Yeah, I have seen this team a few times this spring and some of these boys in highschool ball. I saw that they will be playing in the KY state tournament this weekend and they have Shining Stars and Higher Level in their pool. Derek Smith Allstars 16u is also in that tournament with the Lexington Ice as well. I think the NKY Bulldogs can make a run, but they will have their hands full. I will be interested to watch their games. I hope they do NKY proud.

I think there is one team that is "loaded" and that is DSAS. What a team they have assembled there. The Lexington Ice and SS are good teams. I've only heard about Fucci for the Ice, and they say he is great. I have seen the SS play a few times and Gilbert and Schuette are real good players. Smith is also a nice player. If Josh Forrest plays for the WKY Elite they will be solid. That kid can carry a team. The NKY Bulldogs also have some nice players in Trammel, Stauffer, and Flesch. I dont know much about Higher Level or The Truth.

According to Jody Demlings blog, here are some of the players I have seen listed as playing for the Higher Level team: Reginald Breeden, Moore - Higher Level Basketball Tim Harrison, Moore - Higher Level Baksetball Tony Horne, Male - Higher Level Basketball Tre Jones, Manual - Higher Level Basketball Brandon Ritchie, DeSales - Higher Level Basketball

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DSAS is a good pick for the 16's, but every other team in that age group should be a good match-up IMO. Anyone know the players for the Higher Level team?

They usually do. They've been playing against 17's so far this summer and winning. No big deal. They'll be exciting to watch.

Here is the 16U pools Pool 1: The Truth Lexington Ice WKY Elite Pool 2: NKY Bulldogs Shining Stars Higher Level Pool 3: Hoyas Elite DSAS WKY Elite Not sure why the WKY Elite are listed twice unless they have 2 teams. I am surprised the DSAS 16's are playing in this tournament. I thought they would play up. Pool 2 should be a good pool and very interesting to watch the NKY Bulldogs (former Shining Stars players) play against the current Shining Stars. Does anyone know who this Higher Level team is?

You are right, he did develop these players. But, they are good talented players. I dont know that it would be right to say that he has done more with less. Whether these kids were winning championships in 8th grade or not, they still ended up to be pretty talented, right? So if not more than a few runs to a regional with these guys, then who? Does anyone know, does Scott have a good young group of talent on the bench? (I know Kellen, but other than him)

Kudos to you for your massive number of posts. Very admirable. How would you feel about Carr at Highlands?