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I just watched Holmes and CCH tonight down at the 5/3 Classic. Holmes won big vs. Henderson Co. and CCH lost to Owensboro Cath. Here are my thoughts on the two teams prospects.

1. Greg Rice-2 more inches and he's UC material.

2. Arnez Hendrson-This kids really only a soph? Are you kidding? D-1 material

3. Todd Jacobs- The boy can shoot, I know we say he is small for a 2 guard but I think he could play at any level.

4. Duran Jefferson- Small? Yes, but he is a floor general and does it well. So unselfish its not funny. But my only question is, Can he take over if he has too? He was very impessive though.

5. Austin Hill- Very athletic and gives everything he has for the 4 quarters. He will be playing somwhere.

Until Timmy gets back CCH is moving back for me.

1. Holmes

2. Highlands

3. NCC

4. CovCath

5. Newport

CCH is struggling and has to find a pg and a threat other than TJ. Timmy is being missed desperatly.

Owens Cath has a nice team but not much depth. The big man in the middle is pretty good and they play great defense.

To be honest with you the kid who's stock keeps rising is Arnez Henderson from Holmes, he is arguably been the key to what they've done so far this season, with the injury's, foul troubles, and Techincals, he has been the most consistent player on the squad.

Actually this may come as a surprise to many BGP'ers but I went and watched Holmes tonight. I was very impressed with some of the players.

I hadn't seen Arnez this season and I would agree his stock is rising and rising fast. He might be a top 5 player by the end of the season, he's very mature, very quick and jumps like no one else in the 9th.

Greg Rice is back to form and I have always said he has the most upside of any Holmes player. He doesn't miss a shot if its inside the 3pt line and he takes the ball to the whole very well and very strong. After tonight, he's my #1 in the region again. Consistancy and behavior is going to be his key.

Duran Jefferson, same as usual. He finds the open man better than anyone and just directs the Bulldogs as a captain should do. Looked great as usual.

Austin Hill is hurting. Literally. Tonight you could really see he was in pain. Is this a consistant problem? Most impressive was he played through it. He gave 110% and earned my utmost respect. He was hurt and you could tell, but he was diving for balls and hustling more than anyone on the floor. He might be one of my favorite players to watch after tonight. Good game Austin.

Yes that was a CovCath fan and St. Henry Boy giving props to the Dogs from Holmes. They look really tough and I don't know who will beat them in the 5/3.

32. Nick Simpson-Highlands

This is a kid I whose stock is just going to keep rising. I think he has alot of talent and is learning how to play defense from one of the best teachers. I look for big things from Simpson in the next two years. He has such a quick first step he's hard to guard. He also has a nice jump shot, with work he will be very tough to defend and tough to score on.

Thanks

1. Duran Jefferson- Holmes

2. Todd Jacobs- CovCath

3. Greg Rice- Holmes

5. Michael Romes- Beechwood

6. Tim Tierney- CovCath

7. Sam Lawson-Dixie

8. Zack Keirnan -NCC

9. Jeff Vories-Highlands

10. Kevin Beuter-NCC

11. Arnez Henderson-Holmes

12. Dan Penick-Ludlow

13. James Glenn-Newport

14. Travis Huffman-Conner

15. Austin Hill-Holmes

16. Scott Gesenhous-NCC

17. Jimmy Ryan-Holy Cross

18. Brandon Lenhof- St Henry

19. Robbie Lykes-Ryle

20. Alex Curry-Conner

21. Kurt Bovard-CovCath

22. Ben Kuebbing-St. Henry

23. Luke Heil-NCC

24. Chase King-Ludlow

25. Josh Keener-Dixie

26. James Thomas-Newport

28. Billy Schult-CovCath

29. Ben Guidugli-Highlands

30. Nate Edmondson-Holmes

31. Jeremy Wright-Bellvue

32. Nick Simpson-Highlands

33. Michael Young-CovCath

34. Dane Lantry-Holy Cross

Here's a new top ten, see any changes that need to be made?

 

Holmes

Cov Cath

Highlands

New Cath

Newport

Holy Cross

Ludlow

Dixie

Beechwood

Boone county

I good with that except for Boone Co. and Ludlow. I would insert St. Henry before Boone, but the 33rd is wide open so its hard to say. But I like most of yours.

Holmes

CovCath

Highlands

NCC

Newport

HC

Dixie

Beechwood

THe REst

Just like we don't have to like you.

I would make several other changes to your list but we are only a few weeks into the season and I once again realize how much you bored me last year.

I'll leave the all-time teams and all everything teams to you and stud. Or should I say the All-Last 5-10 year teams because that is about as much knowledge as either of you have and honestly that is very limited.

Sorry we aren't as old as you are BigZig, some of us don't get to choose when we were conceived. Who cares if were younger or older? Why must you make it a topic on every thread? Just sit in your chair and watch TV, quit bugging us about out age.

What are we basing it on? College potential? How he helps his team? Versatility?

I was just basing my rankings on how good the players truthfully are. I wouldn't say all these are right on the mark but I think the best way to look at is looking at the players in the top tier, then the middle tier, and then the bottom teir. This just shows in NKY we might not have the D-1 and D-2 talent that Louisville and Lexington has but we do have alot of talent just a little lower than them.

A player I forgot would be Austin Hill, he should probably be in the middle of the pack somewhere.

Any players we should watch? Names and #'s. How Big are the big guys?

I can't move Lawson down just because he hasn't done much yet. He has been hurt for almost the entire 1st part of the season. He'll be back to normal form pretty soon.

My reasoning for Rice at the three has to do with one thing. Consistancy. Can he do it night in night out like Duran does. I think everyone on here knows how I feel about Rice. He could be a good size D-1 prospect if he is more consistanct and grows 2 or 3 inches.

I would lower Lawson to the 2nd 5 and put Penick in the Top 5.

Yeah we know.

1-NCC

2-Beechwood

3-HC

4-Ludlow

5-St Henry

 

Can't include Newport or Lloyd in my Class A rankings because based upon KHSAA enrollment numbers they play Class 2A in football. NCC and St Henry fall very close to the cutoff but I will include them for now..

Or were we talking the enrollment numbers used for the Class A Tourney which for whatever reason uses a different formula.

BigZig, Why must you always complicate things? You know what Class A means. We've gone though this before and people like you always have to make this harder than it really is.

Here is a list of players in the 9th Region. I would love to see everyones thoughts on such a large list. Add more players if you please.

1. Duran Jefferson

2. Todd Jacobs

3. Greg Rice

4. Sam Lawson

5. Michael Romes

6. Tim Tierney

7. Zack Keirnan

8. Jeff Vories

9. Kevin Beuter

10. Arnez Henderson

11. Dan Penick

12. James Glenn

13. Travis Huffman

14. Scott Gesenhous

15. Jimmy Ryan

16. Brandon Lenhof

17. Robbi Lykes

18. Alex Curry

19. Kurt Bovard

20. Ben Kuebbing

21. Luke Heil

22. Chase King

23. Josh Keener

24. James Thomas

25. Nick Steenken

26. Billy Schult

27. Nate Edmondson

28. Ben Guidugli

29. Jeremy Wright

30. Nick Simpson

31. Michael Young

32. Dane Lantry

If he gets to play in college that is.

If Penick has any DI offers I would like to know who they are. He is vastly overrated and has not done anything for the past 3yrs. to warrant any offers from a DI school or even possibly a DII school like NKU.

I totally agree with Tiger1. What has he proven? He can't even dominate in the 9th region how will he even play D-1. 6-9 is like 7'0" in high school, but almost every team has 4 or 5 6'9" guys in college. A good test for penick this year would be him vs. Kiernan in the All A. If they meet I think keirnan would show the region why 1)Penick is overrated and 2) Keirnan is the best bigman the region has to offer.

CovCath vs. Owensboro Cath Tommorrow @3pm ?

Who is favored, what does OCath have this season?

Top Prospects this year.

1. Rice

2. TJ

3. Duran

Penick will not get a scholarship offer from Xavier, nothing against Dan, but that is just not realistic

Agreed, What has Penick proven to a the D-1 scouts that is so impressive. I guess its possible he could find a small d-1 school who is willing to work with his size but I truthfully see him at NKU next year and that may not even be a great fit for him.

Vories is a very good player and possibly in the top 10 but not the top 5. He is solid all around gaurd whose experience will lead the birds as far as they can go.

My top 2 in the 9th are Holy Cross and NCC the next 3 is a tie between Beechwood,St.Henry, and Newport.

I totally agree with BigStud.

1. NCC

2. HC

3. Newport

4. Beechwood

5. St. Henry

I would even rate Lloyd over Ludlow.