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A little digging tells me that 5 year assistant to coach Stainforth, Chad Fields will be replacing him as head coach for the Dixie Colonels.

Ah good catch. Do you know who it is?

BluegrassPreps.com 9th Region Boys Basketball Preview - (2022/2023) Is time flying, or am I just getting older, or both? I can’t believe that we’re already at the dawn of a new season, but believe me I’m not complaining. This is my (and likely your) absolute favorite time of the year knowing that the 9th Region nets are about to heat up to get us all through the cold cold winter months. I know that I speak for a lot of 9th Region fans, but after we’ve spent many years with ups, and mostly downs where by state comparisons we were walkovers to not exclusively, but almost always powerhouse teams from either Louisville’s Regions 6&7, and Lexington’s Region 11. Well, this is NO MORE! Over the last 10 years, strong teams from the 9th Region have made the state of Kentucky take notice that we are solidly a class region not to be taken lightly. In that period we’ve had 3 state champs with Covington Catholic cutting down the nets at Rupp, first in 2014, then again in 2018, and the Bluebirds of Highlands taking it all in 2021. In all 3 state champs, one state runner-up in Cooper, and 7 final four appearances. One of those final 4 appearances came last season at the Covington Catholic Colonels lost a highly contested squeaker against a very tough Warren Central from Region 4 who went on to be runner-ups by a mere point to the undefeated against Kentucky competition, George Rogers Clark Cardinals from Region 10 who along with winning the Sweet 16 ended their season with a very impressive 37-1 record. So what we have in store for the 9th Region’s 22/23 season is perhaps a field of teams closer in parity than we’ve seen in quite awhile. I think that most will agree that the Colonels of CovCath still sit at the top of the pack as the season begins, but maybe not the sure assume most have considered them to be in just about every season over the last 10 years. We've many teams this season loaded with experienced talent that can go a long way to make this season in the 9th a highly exciting competitive season. One exciting change of affairs that I’m sure most 9th Region fans are excited about is that last season’s nearly 40 ppg phenom Jacob Meyer from Holy Cross has decided to forego his prep play in Atlanta, GA to remain here at home for his senior season. What a gift to the 9th to have received this great news that we get to watch first hand such a special player that even has a chance to break the 9th Region all time scoring record that had been recently broken by Scottie Draud of Beechwood in 2021. Let’s take a look at what this undoubtedly exciting season will give us as we discuss the rankings. I’ve already seen one coach’s poll, as well as the CatsPause Rankings, and while they’re slightly different, and I generally agree, I have just a couple of hunch’s of my own that have me shifting around a couple of teams and players here and there. Ranking the Region: 1. Covington Catholic - The Colonels graduated 1 player from last season’s starting 5 in big boy Miami(Ohio) Redhawks commit Mitchell Rylee, and lost another big in Chandler Starks who opted to play out his senior season across the pond at Anderson High School playing football, and I’ll assume basketball. They also lost 6th man James Wilson who helped the Colonels tremendously in a tourney game in last season’s Sweet 16. They still should be quite strong with the top notch guard play of senior Evan Ipsaro, along with the experience of varsity veterans senior Kascyl McGillis, and junior Brady Hussey also including a supporting cast of undoubtable upstarts that the Colonels are presently grooming to be future Colonel stars. 2. Conner - I will admit; I’m high on the Conner Cougars this season. They’re loaded with senior lead experience, and I completely expect an incredible season from them culminating with a very legit campaign to win the 9th Region. They’ll again be lead by sharp shooter and Top 10 player Landen Hamilton, 3 point phenom Ayden Lohr, the strength of Daniel Campbell, and Dalton Kramer. Look for them to give the Blue Colonels all they want as they match up maybe even twice this coming season. 3. Lloyd - While the Juggs lost some senior talent to graduation, they still have strong ever maturing experience from Top 10 player and senior NKU commit Jeremiah Israel, coaches son and sophomore big boy EJ Walker who has had more college offers than we can count. Sophomore Isiah Sebastian who got some good varsity minutes last season as a freshman guard telling us that he was a player to keep an eye on . The Juggs finished last season with an impressive 22-8 record, beating Highlands twice, and making it to the 9th Region Final Four. I’ve little doubt that they strongly feel that they still have something to say, and I fully expect them to do all they can to prove it. Coach Walker has his young men in a winner state of mind. 4. Highlands - I expect the Bluebirds to be very strong this season led by sharp shooter Top 10 player Will Herald. While he’s dead eye from the 3, he showed us signs last season that he was becoming a decent all around player up and down the court, and on both sides of the ball. He’ll be supported by other players who got a lot of varsity experience in juniors big boy Brady Benke, Cameron Giesler, and Nathan Vinson, along with the highly versatile and dynamic Seth Ryan. 5. Cooper - Some have them higher in their rankings, and it would be hard to argue that they should prove to be a very strong team this season. For starters we all know by now that the highly defensive play that Coach Sully demands will always keep the Jags in every game as they keep almost every game a low scoring affair. They don’t care if it’s pretty, they simply just aim to get the win. Cooper will be led by big boy Caleb Brooks who is such a reliable player who will give everything he’s got to give to ensure a Jags victory. The kid is a winner, and boy did the Jags ever get an early Christmas gift when junior Jashaun Pouncy of Boone Co. last season who transferred to West Clermont to play football, to just turn around and transfer to Cooper to play basketball. Pouncy is a top notch player who arguably could find his way as a top 10 player before season’s end. I expect his name to bump up high in the conversation now that this already mature looking talented player gains even more experience. Look for the Jags to just like always be a highly competitive team in the 9th with their eye on the prize. 6. Holy Cross - The Indians had everyone question what their season might look like without the dynamite services of senior phenom Jacob Meyer, but the entire region has rejoiced in finding that he has decided to play out his final high school season right here at home. What a major difference this makes for the Indians as they now have a legitimate chance to make some big noise in the 9th this season. Aside from Meyer a lot of that noise will be made by the lightening fast great shooting of senior guard Javier Ward. No matter his ever improving basketball skills, there’ll be big boy giant Sam Gibson, biggest player in the region, who no doubt alters shots with his size that by some accounts is now 7 feet give or take an inch. The big question for Holy Cross is for them to fill up the starting five due to the loss of Dylan and Zach Arlinghaus to graduation along with the tough as nails defensive play of Maddux Hoffman. 7. St. Henry - I expect to see with the ever steady coaching of David Faust, the St. Henry Crusaders build on the experience that they gained last season with the likes of senior Matthew Resing, Rhet Ravenscraft, Brandon Fedders, Jack Grayson, Ethan Kaiser, and junior Carson Shea. We’re now looking at a senior led team, and that in itself speaks volumes. Look for the Crusaders to compete, and keep the 34th interesting. 8. Dixie - 9th Region runner-ups with an impressive 22-7 record, the Red Colonels lost a lot to graduation last season, but they’ll still have the tough as nails excellent services of junior Hudson Blank. Personally I haven’t seen his play, but word on the street is that sophomore Griffin Derry is going to be a good one for the Red Colonels. They may suffer some early from lack of experience but as the season progresses I fully expect that coach Stansforth will have his team in shape to compete for the 34th district title, or at least a runner-up position to put them in the 9th Region tourney. 9. Newport - There’s been a lot of excitement brewing for the Wildcats as they have some incredible young talent who has been getting lots of varsity experience, and the season should prove to be a real breakout season for them. Freshmans James Turner and Jaylen Kinney along with senior Marquez Miller will lead the Wildcats with experience and talent beyond their years. Look for the Wildcats to increase their campaign to be in the discussion, continue to rise for the next few years. 10. Beechwood - The Tigers will bring back senior team leader Cameron Boyd and the excellent guard duties of freshman phenom Cash Harney. Look also for the senior Trevor Logue and sophomore Kelly Mattox to bring with them their valuable varsity experience that they gained last season. 11. Newport Central Catholic 12. Ryle 13. Holmes 14. Boone County 15. Ludlow 16. Villa Madonna 17. Dayton 18. Bellevue 19. Heritage Academy 20. Covington Latin Pre-Season Top 10 Players: Jacob Meyer - Holy Cross Evan Ipsaro - Covington Catholic Jeremiah Israel - Lloyd Will Herald - Highlands Caleb Brooks - Cooper Landen Hamilton - Conner EJ Walker - Lloyd Javier Ward - Holy Cross Kascyl Mcgillis - Covington Catholic Jashaun Pouncy - Cooper (Just because I want to) 15 Honorable mentions: Matthew Resing - St. Henry Marquez Miller - Newport Jase Isles - Newport Central Catholic Ayden Lohr - Conner Cameron Boyd - Beechwood James Turner - Newport Jaylen Kinney - Newport Cash Harney - Beechwood Brody Benke - Highlands Brady Hussey - Covington Catholic Hudson Blank - Dixie Rhet Ravenscraft - St. Henry Daniel Campbell - Conner Seth Ryan - Highlands Cameron Giesler - Highlands. I smell an incredible season on the rise, and I just know that the die hard junkies out there share with me the excitement and thrill knowing that we're about to be rewarded with some amazing 9th Region competition with some amazing talent. Please let us all know what you think, and if you know things about teams or players that I've overlooked by all means do share. A lot of this preview is just my opinion, so let's hear yours. Who do you think are the top teams and players this season in the ever exciting 9th Region?

Pangeaux wearing his dreams on his sleeve with "I Want it All" in a cool little up close video.

Pangeaux delivers an acoustic guitar driven approach to his chill hop rather than his normal beat driven sound in "Caught in the Middle" by Pangeaux and the Summerhill Gang.

Frisch's tartar sauce.

The best that I’ve been able to do is follow his career through the drops that he puts out on Youtube. It appears that he’s been consistent in perfecting his brand of Chill-Hop, and he has collaborated with various others which might suggest that he’s a part of a scene of sorts of like artists. Apparently he has caught the attention of Post Malone, which surely can’t hurt. Wouldn’t that be something if he could get on a festival bill when Post Malone is headlining? That kind of exposure would help big time. Pangeuax seems to have a focus, and a never-say-die attitude, and has been at it for about 5 years now putting towards his music the same “winner” attitude that he put on basketball court, and baseball field. I personally dig his sound in its chill vibe. As far as followers go, I can’t say but since he’s consistently put in the work I surely hope that he gets that lucky break that helps to start paying him the rewards. Geaux Pangeaux!

Pangeaux, Logan Sherrick & E the Profit - Chopsicks (Official Music Video)

Pangeaux and Swooty Mac - In My Mind(Lyrics Video)

On the Geaux: Pangeaux's Hoopin' Zack still likes to Hoop it Up.

Not saying they will win, but St. Henry should be pretty experienced next season. They had their rebuilding season, and began to come around late. I'm looking for them to be pretty competitive, and make a decent run in the All 'A'. Beechwood might not be too shabby either with some decent experience coming back.

Congratulations to the Xavier Musketeers as they are the 2022 NIT Champs! In a game that was mostly close throughout that came down to the wire, Nunge banked in a close range shot with 3.1 left on the clock, and the Aggies' last desperate attempt didn't drop.

Xavier beat St. Bonaventure 84-77 in the NIT Final Four to advance to the NIT Finals on Thursday night at 7:00 p.m. at Madison Square Gardens in New York. They will play Texas A&M who beat Washington St. 72-56 in the other NIT Final Four game. Can the Musketeers redeam themselves from their late regular season collapse, or will the Aggies redeam the SEC from a not so fantastic showing in the NCAA Tounament where only Arkansas from that conference made it to the Elite Eight?

Xavier will face Texas A&M in the NIT Finals on Thursday night as they beat Washington St. 72-56. Congratulations to Adam Kunkel for scoring his 1000th college career point in the NIT Final Four game against St. Bonnie's.

Xavier makes it to the finals of the NIT at Madison Square Gardens with their 84-77 win over St. Bonaventure. Adam Kunkel tied with Jack Nunge from Xavier as game high scorers with 18. Dominick Welch dropped in 25 for the Bonnies. The Musketeers will now play in the championship game on Thursday night against the winner of Texas A&M vs Washington St. currently in progress.

Everyone believes that with Moore out Nova doesn’t stand a chance. That may be true on paper, but with this being such a huge game, I think Nova will adjust, and adapt, and with a ‘next man up” ethos they will compete in a super close game all the way. Against Miami U, Kansas went 13-26 from the line, and against Houston, Nova went 15-15 from the line. Good ‘D’ and making your FT’s wins games. This game will come down to the wire, but Nova will prevail with stellar FT shooting in the end, and throughout.

Wow man, thanks, I really appreciate the kind words! Thanks for asking me to write the reviews because I truly enjoy writing them. I look forward to digging in deep each week of the season as it helps me, and every other junkie out there get as much milage out of the season as we can. Thank you also @thegurufor you have for 20+ years now have provided such an awesome site for all of us Kentucky high school sports fans to enjoy what we all love even more so than just simply catching a score of a game here and there. Long live Bluegrasspreps!

Thank you also @The Double Deuce The sentiments that I expressed to @FrankNicodemusalso apply to guys like you. I knew that I could always rely on you guys to keep the conversation fun and interesting.

Thanks brother, I really appreciate the kind words, and positive feedback. Thank you also for always contributing to the conversation as it's folks like you who always helped to keep the review threads interesting and fun. Last season when @theguruasked me if I'd like to write the reviews I must admit that I was nervous as heck, and worried that I'd make a fool of myself as I've never viewed myself as a writer. In high school I literally dreaded every writing assignment. As I got rolling with the reviews, it turned out that I really enjoyed writing them, and engaging with all of you guys in the discussion. From something that at first looked like a tall task, it truly has turned into a labor of love. It keeps me on my toes, and with having to dig a little while researching for content, it keeps me on top of stuff more that I might'be been if I hadn't. We Kenucky high school basketball junkies love our trivia of all things Kentucky high school basketball, so any bit of juice we can chat about is awesome. Thanks again for helping to make this season a fun one, and I'm already looking forward to next season!

2022 Boys' Sweet 16® All-Tournament Team & Awards https://bluegrasspreps.com/forums/topic/232758-2022-boys-sweet-16®-all-tournament-team-awards/

BluegrassPreps.com 9th Region - Sweet 16® Review and Season Wrap Up The ever so revered, and exciting Sweet 16 wrapped up Saturday night at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky as we crowned out of the 10th Region, the much deserved, undefeated against Kentucky competiton, 37-1 George Rogers Clark Cardinals, the 2022 Kentucky Boy Sweet 16 Champs! I don't know about anyone else, but this year's Boys Sweet 16 was one of the more exciting ones with so many incredible games coming down to the wire, and with so many incredible high calibre players culminating with the 1 point victory in the Finals 43-42 over 4th Region's Warren Central Dragons. Our Covington Catholic Colonels from the 9th Region did not dissapoint, making it to the highly sought after Saturday Semi-finals only to lose by 3 to the eventual runner-ups, The Warren Central Dragon 61-58. The Colonels began their Sweet 16 journey in the First Round on Thursday night in a highly anticipated rematch between them, and the Ashland Blazer Tomcats who earlier in the season got past the Colonels in Ashland 71-60. This time around the Colonels prevailed 76-65 behind the ever reliable spectacular steady play of junior guard Evan Ipsaro with 26 points, and junior forward Chadlers Starks having the best game of his career with a double/double of 21/12. Next up for the Colonels in the Friday night Quarterfinals was the Lyon County Lions from Region 2 who suit up the likes of sophomore sharpshooter Travis Perry who is literally, and realistically chasing the Kentucky Boys all time leading scoring record presently held by King Kelly Coleman from Wayland ('53-'56) with 4337 career points. Perry has over 3100 career points with roughly 1150 points to go to break the record in 6 years that was set by Coleman in 4 without the 3 point line. The fiery highly spirited Lions were not just a one trick pony though, and gave the Colonels all they wanted in a squeaker where the Colonels just barely came out on top 59-57. In this game the Colonels relied heavily on the 3 point shooting prowess of junior guard Kascyl McGillis who went 5-11, and sophomore guard Brady Hussey who went 3-5. The Colonels were served a big scare in this game when Evan Ipsaro went down with a turned ankle that looked to be more serious on impact than it turned out to be, but there was a point there where many wondered if Evan would be able to complete the game, or how it might effect him going forward if the Colonels were able to advance. That they did, putting them in the position to face the ever poised and talented Warren Central Dragons, champs of the 4th Region. Perry netted 21 points, six less than his average. One big question entering this game for the Colonels was how Isparo would be, and could he with his sore ankle, manage through this, and potentially the championship game later Saturday evening? Well if there were any doubters, he surely silenced them by scoring 30 points, also going 9-9 from the line to give him a spectacular, and perfect 21-21 from the line during the entire tournament. The Colonels lead most of the game, however the Dragons, who in the two previous tournament games came from behind, first with a 16-0 runs against Male in the their win, and a 14-0 run against Murray in their win, did it again ,and fought back topping out the Colonels by game's end 61-58, effectly ending their season with a record of (30-5) and dashing their hopes of making it to the Saturday night championship game. In the tournament Evan Ispsaro averaged 21.2 ppg, also connecting on 21-21 from the line. Rylee averaged 10.3 ppg in the tournament, and Starks with 9.3 ppg, Hussey with 8.6 ppg, McGillis 7.6 ppg, and with senior James Wilson rounding things out for the Colonels by averaging 6.3 ppg during the tournament with a sensational high contributive first round game against Ashland netting 15 points in their win. I've been searching fruitlessly for the Sweet 16 All-Tourney Team, but undoubtedly Evan Ipsaro in on it, and very possibly Chadler Starks. Hopefully soon I will locate the list so that I can get and give a more accurate account. Congratulations to the Covington Catholic Colonels on your highly successful season, and though you came up a little short, every hoops fan in the Commonwealth of Kentucky knew going into the Sweet 16 that you were a major threat, and that the CovCath name is synonymous with excellence. You made a nice showing, and made the 9th Region proud, and have nothing at all to hang your head about. Looking Back at the 2021/2022 9th Region Season: While it was no surprise to anyone that the Covington Catholic Colonels, who topped the 9th Region rankings from start to finish, would be the team to represent the 9th in this year's Sweet 16, we still had an incredibly entertaining season for a variety of reasons. In no particular order, we saw junior Jacob Meyer of Holy Cross top the state in scoring with nearly a 40 ppg average. We saw the upstarts, the Lloyd Juggernauts (22-8) throw their hat in the ring with one of their best seasons in recent memory hinting at great things to come. Though many teams fought all season long and hard to be the Number 2 team in the region, the senior strong Dixie Heights Colonels legitimately made it to the 9th Region Tournament Finals with a nice season record of 22-7. The defening state champs the Highlands Bluebirds, though coming up short, and being taken down twice by the Lloyd Juggernauts, still had a pretty nice and memorable season with a recored of 22-9. The Cooper Jaguars strongly competed all season long, and became the only team in the 9th to give the almighty Covington Catholic Colonels a close game in the quarterfinals of the 9th Region tournament, tied with them entering the 4th period of that game, and giving the Colonels a bit of a scare that no one believed that anyone in the 9th could. The Landen Hamilton lead Conner Cougars had a nice successful consistantly strong season ending with a record of 20-10. While they had lost 10 seniors to graduation last season, by season's end the St. Henry Crusaders had shown lots of improvement with many of their underclassmen getting some much needed varsity experierence, and becoming legitimately competitive. All in all 7 of the 8 teams that made it to the 9th Region Tournament had a 20+ game winning season. Not bad at all as many of those wins came to teams of other regions, showing that the 9th Region is very strong, and only gaining more respect around the state as a premier region. I'm surely missing many more memorable moments of the 2021/2022 season, and before I close out this chapter of a fine season, I'd like to congratulate all of the seniors on your excellent careers, and wish all of you good luck in your future endeavors. Some of you will be playing at the next level, and I invite anyone in the know to post in this thread where our great 9th Region players will be playing in their college careers. Off the top of my head, CovCath's Mitchell Rylee is headed to Miami of Ohio, and Garrett Vogelpohl will be playing Divistion III ball at St. Vincent College in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, the historical home of famed legend golfer Arnold Palmer. I couldn't find any reference to another St. Vincent College, so i'm assumming that I'm referring to the correct one. If there are anymore that you guys know about, please post them in this thread. Looking Forward to the 2022/2023 9th Region Season: As many of you know, this season the 9th Region was loaded with a slew of sensational underclassmen, and many star junior players, so the future is looking bright for the 9th. Covington Catholic for example graduates only 1 player from their starting 5 in Mitchell Rylee, so they're still going to be quite strong with the likes of Evan Ipsaro, Chadler Starks, Kascyl McGillis, and now sophomore Brady Hussey along with a supporting cast of undoubtable upstarts that the Colonels are presently grooming to be future Colonels stars. Look for the Colonels to start next season at the top of the rankings, and probably remain there again for the entire season. While Dixie Heights will lose a lot of seniors to graduation, they'll still have the excellent services of now sophomore starter Hudson Blank who had a nice season, and shows lots of promise. I truthfully don't know who else Dixie has coming through the pipeline, but word on the street is that now freshman Griffin Derry is going to be a good one. We know that now junior forward big boy Caleb Brooks for the Cooper Jags will be a force next season, and I'm eager to see who else Cooper has coming up considering they graduate a big portion of their starting 5. Conner looks like they will still be very strong for right now Landen Hamilton, Ayden Lohr, Daniel Campbell, and Dalton Kramer are all presently juniors, so I really expect a decent 2022/2023 season from the Cougars. Highlands again should be strong starting with sharpshooter Will Herald who is presently a junior, along with other players who got a lot of varsity experience this season such as now sophomore Brody Benke, now sophomore Cameron Giesler, now junior Seth Ryan, and now sophomore Nathan Vinson. Look for the Lloyd Juggernauts to have a strong 2022/2023 season as they'll have their star player junior Jeramiah Israel coming back, along with now freshman big boy, and coach's son C.J. Walker who is still growing, and now freshman guard Isiah Sebastian who got some good minutes this season along with valued experience. Holy Cross will again be lead by now juniors Jacob Meyer, Javier Ward, and big boy Sam Gibson. The experience, power, and excellence of these 3 players should translate to an excellent season for the Indians along with some surprise upstarts that I have yet to be informed about. I expect to see St. Henry build on the experiecne that they gained this season with the likes of now juniors Jack Grayson, Matthew Resing, Rhet Ravenscraft, Braden Fedders, Ethan Kaiser, and now sophomore Carson Shea. Newport Central Catholic will be graduating sharpshooter Joel Isle, but his now sophomore brother Jase should continue to build on his already excellent high school basketball career, and since they're only graduating 3 seniors, they've a slew of underclassmen who gained valuable experience this season. How strong they will be next season is to be seen. Beechwood will bring back now junior team leader Cameron Boyd, and the excellent guard duties by now 8th grader phenom Cash Harney. Look for now junior Trevor Logue, and now freshman Kelly Mattox to bring with them next season the valuable vasity experiecne they gained this season. Having a young and talented team, everyone is eager to see what becomes of the Newport Wildcats. Right now they have two 8th graders turning heads in big boy James Turner, and Taylen Kinney. Something is brewing in Newport, and the next few years for them could get very interesting. Boone County will have now sophomore Jashaun Pouncy who should will undoubtely be in the Top 10 players discussion as he's a very special player, and guys like now sophomore Thomas William, and now junior Will Raleigh should build on their varsity experience. Not too sure about Ryle, but players like now junior Chris Walker should build on their varsity experience, and word on the street is that now 8th grader Anthony Coppola is going to be a real good one for the Raiders. The Holmes Bulldogs will be losing a lot in the 5th year seniors Calloway brothers, Quantez and Tayquan, and it's still to be seen what they'll look like next season, but it has all the makings of being a rebuilding season for the Bulldogs. So as our 2021/2022 season comes to an end, we can reflect, and rejoice on what was a very good year in the 9th Region with no shortage of excitement, and I completely expect next season to offer us no less excitement than it gave us this season, and maybe even more.

*Teams on this list with any losses are still undefeated against Kentucky competition. And with their 43-42 win over the Warren Central Dragons in the Finals of the Sweet 16, The George Rogers Clark Cardinals end their season UNDEFEATED against Kentucky competition!!! Congrats to the Cards for such an incredible season!!! Region 10 George Rogers Clark - (37-1)

Yep... just by a hair... it's official....I'm CRAZY!!! 🤪

Congrats to the CRC Cards!!! What an incredible game, an incredible undefeated season, an incredible Sweet 16!!! Congrats also to the Warren Central Dragons for such an incredible showing in the tourament! We saw so many great players, and great moments in this year's Sweet 16!!! The State of Kentucky should be proud to have put on the Greatest Show in Hoops!!!

I've been amazed by the level of talent is this tournament, but even moreso with how many incredible fine young men there are who see the bigger picture, and have their priorities intact. So many of these guys have an awesome work ethic to go along with with a heart and spirit to have each others' back in their brotherhood. Listening to so many of these after game interviews, and even with some teams who just lost, I couldn't help but not to at times get choked up when listening to their sentiments and their hearts. It's been such an incredible Sweet 16, and aside from all of the great talent, it's also because of incredible guys like this.