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Ohio-Kentucky All-Star Game
upandcomer replied to The A-Town Avenger's topic in KY Boys Basketball (High School)
I think that is ridiculous. There should be an exemption, just like there is for the Hoop Summit. I know its not on that level, but what about next year when you have guys like Goodin and Wright, who could be named to the MacDonalds and Jordan Brand games. They would have to decline the offer then, maybe this is why we continue to lose to Indiana, because they have a deeper talent pool. -
NKY Kids - Which AAU Team?
upandcomer replied to Clyde's topic in AAU / Select / Club / Travel Sports
Tyler Fleek from St. Joes, will attend CovCath next year, will be playing with Hoop Dreams this weekend in Knoxville. -
9th Region Starter Predictions
upandcomer replied to ColonelNation32's topic in KY Boys Basketball (High School)
I have a feeling that one of Coldiron, Thelen, or Fleek will have will have to transition to a 3/4. -
NKY Middle School Boys Basketball 2014/15
upandcomer replied to kyag's topic in Middle School Sports
Does anyone know how tall the big from St. Joes Crescent Spring is? -
Boys 7th Grade State Roll Call 13U or 14U
upandcomer replied to LexIc34's topic in AAU / Select / Club / Travel Sports
Who are some of the top eighth graders from Northern Kentucky? Who do the rockets have? I knew a few kids that played for them several years back. Austin Trentmen, Eric Reigar, Jake Schulte (I believe), Grant Schriver (now plays baseball at UofL), Parker Keller, and I know several other St. Pius kids played for them way back when (Joe Walsburger, Johnny Thiel, Mark Schult, Parker Keller). Who do the shining stars have? They always seem to do a nice job. -
Agree to disagree on the favorable bracket aspect. I think they match up nicely with the camels, and whoever may win the second game. However, they don't have the size to match-up with Holman and the rest of the Owensboro squad. Hopkinsville has to much fire power, and Jaqualis Matlock is a monster, who does CCH have to matchup with a 6'6 wing that is a bull? I believe Taylor County in the semis is the best possible scenario. While TC has good guards, I think CCH match ups up with them better than the prior two teams I mentioned. The biggest thing CCH has going for them is they have Ruthsatz as their coach; IMO he is the best coach in the state. However, with all that said they still have to take care of the Camels first and foremost.
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Holmes 56 Dixie Heights 55 (9th Region SemiFinal)
upandcomer replied to Lawnboy13's topic in KY Boys Basketball (High School)
Great season for Dixie, not many people believed they were capable of success after losing Hatton. I would just like to say imagine the possibilities if it had not been the Brandon Hatton show for two years prior. Hatton was a special high school player, but if they had developed a team chemistry with him; there is no telling what they could have accomplished. Schreck is a great player that never got the credit he deserved. Also Bolin and Hedger seemed to develop since their freshman year. They grew every year as players. Hats off to those young men. Moreover, Rabe become a good high school player and it was great to see his handwork pay off. -
Holmes 77 Holy Cross (Covington) 66
upandcomer replied to Bengal Maniac's topic in KY Boys Basketball (High School)
Well I don't have a dog in this fight, but a few years ago Holy Cross won the All A state title, and didn't make the regional thats a bummer for those kids. I think they could have made some noise in the regional tournament. Now as far as moving Louisville schools out of the region, no. However, I do think re-districting every few years is beneficial. -
Holmes 77 Holy Cross (Covington) 66
upandcomer replied to Bengal Maniac's topic in KY Boys Basketball (High School)
Could next year finally be the year Holy Cross returns to the regional tournament? I think so. This district is loaded every year with CCH, Holmes, and Holy Cross. One of them needs to be put in a different district, I think this would make for a more interesting regional tournament. If Holy Cross or CCH were moved into Dixie's district this would allow for more parity in the ninth region as a whole. -
Thats what I call balanced scoring. Congrats to Dixie.
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NKY Middle School Boys Basketball 2014/15
upandcomer replied to kyag's topic in Middle School Sports
There will be Hoop Dream middle school tryouts this weekend at the Lexington Ice Center from 9-11 am. Feel free to dm me for details. Hope to get some NKY kids involved with the program. -
Dixie Heights 61 Boone County 43
upandcomer replied to nkuclubbaseball19's topic in KY Boys Basketball (High School)
Can we finally say that Schreck is the best senior guard in nky besides Beetle? Im taking him over Pangallo, Rabe, & Theobold. He is more versatile than all of them, plus he's 6'3. -
How did Jackson and Bolden look? Im interested in hearing about the game, not the officials.
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Legacy Nissan Classic 12/6 at North Laurel
upandcomer replied to Walter's topic in KY Boys Basketball (High School)
What is Chev doing? Is he rebuilding after losing one player? There is no reason Dixie should not be competing for the regional title with the talent they have there. Their senior class has long been considered the deepest in the ninth. -
They also have Jordan Perry from Morgan County.
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First off the field is loaded at the 17u level. In one of the pools you have 3/4 teams from last years final four. The KY Bulldogs play The Ville at 7 Friday night. That will be a highly entertaining match up. Bolin and Hedger get another shot at Hall, and I will tell you something they were not happy about the turnout in December at LexCath. People may be hyping up several kids, but watch out for Austin Schreck and Stanley. They are two of the top 4 guards in the 2015 class from the ninth. Moreover, I expect a monster weekend from Hoop Dreams 17u, both teams are very good. They have depth, they have skill, and they have better athletes than most of the teams. Trey Moses is a monster, and his footwork and post moves have come a long way. Timmy Taylor is a great high school point guard, and has a knack for finding guys in the right spot. I do not think the Travelers 16u team playing up has a chance at the title. Especially considering the former Travelers (Tanner Johnson & Isaiah Collier) in the tournament will have a say before it is all said and done. Moreover, their freshman are not as strong and do not have the size to compete. In the 16u division I predict a final four of KY Elite, KY Heat, Manimal, and Hoop Dreams. Ky Elite is very athletic, the Heat have the guards and wings. Manimal was oh so close last year to winning it all, and HD has the guard play and one of my favorite players in Malik Dow. I believe Dow has a great opportunity to be a special player. Standing 6'5 and possessing a strong frame he can be a lock down defender, also he can attack the rim like it is nobody's business.
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17u will be a great tournament this year! Im counting down the days till the start. Now, who has a list of sleeper players to watch?
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Covington Catholic's Mark Schult Commits
upandcomer replied to Clyde's topic in KY Boys Basketball (High School)
Congrats to Mark, and it has been a joy watching him grow as a player and more importantly young man. I knew he always had it in him, not to knock his brothers who were players in their own right, Mark end up being the best of three. He will go down in CCH lure as one of the heroes of the state tournament. Does anyone know how many points he had in his career. It would be a crying shame if none of the Schult boys scored a 1000 points. The Schult family has good basketball genes. -
Travelers on Shaky Ground With Nike
upandcomer replied to eaglespride's topic in KY Boys Basketball (High School)
How does Nike make money of the EYBL? These kids advertise their product, and the kids that play for these teams will hopefully be loyal to Nike if and when they make the league. They are searching for the next big time star in the Eybl, and they hope that since Nike took care of them when they were younger that the kid will sign with them when they leave college. -
9th Region Top Assistant Coaches
upandcomer replied to Keep It Real's topic in KY Boys Basketball (High School)
I do not find it offensive, because most schools now have a five year program that allows you to graduate with your masters after a fifth year. This is called the MIC program at UK. Moreover, there are several different ways to become certified to teach and work towards your certification. -
9th Region 2014/2015 Frontrunners
upandcomer replied to B-Ball-fan's topic in KY Boys Basketball (High School)
Schreck fo Dixie will come on big time next year, and I predict he will be Dixie's guy next year. He will have great supporting cast around him.