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True. You could probably win the 13th, 14th, 15th, and 16th regions with the 5th best team in the 6th, 7th, and 11th regions.

I can see your point because Johnson Central made it to the finals with a loosing record in the 15th, and Prior to the Tournament they were rated around 6th or 7th in the 15th region. The paticular regions you mention would have had a hard time beating Paintsville and Shelby Valley with their 5th best team. I know paintsville Beat Tates Creek earlier in the year and that was the 11th regions 5 or 6th best team and Jtown was nearly beaten by Shelby Valley at Jtown and thats the best team from the 7th. Shelby Valley also beat Male one of the favorites from the 7th region. I can't really speak for the 13th and 14th but Hazard from the 14th is as dangerious as anyone in this tournament.

No disrespect, but Landon Slone should at least be in the top 4...He is the best talent to come out of eastern Kentucky in 10-12 years.

Can you buy my lottery tickets?:lol:

:ylsuper:

I wish, I not that Lucky...lol

More athletic than Ramel. Have you ever played with Ramel? I have. You dont realize how athletic and how great these guys handle the ball just watching them, you need to play with them. I find it very hard to believe any high school kid is more athletic than a first team SEC PG.

I was just refering to jumping ability and athleticism, and I was referring to Bradley as a HS senior compared to Henderson as a HS Senior. I know how strong and how quick Bradley is, quiet possibley one of the quickest players in UK history and nearly impossible to guard. But know harm ment. I have alot of respect for Ramel's game.

What about the following teams:

 

Jeffersontown

Greenwood

Central

Lincoln Co

Shelby County

South Laurel

Hazard

Bardstown

Owensboro

 

 

I'm sure those teams have a star or two otherwise they wouldn't be here.

 

Someone I forgot:

 

Tiglhman- Stefon Perry

Jeffersontown-Nick Gagel

Greenwood-Dee Anderson

Central-??

Lincoln Co-Ryan Young,Noah Keeton

Shelby County-Coty Minus

South Laurel-Matt St. John

Hazard-Josh Whitaker,Michael Campbell

Bardstown-Jordan Hickman,Corey Hall

Owensboro-Brock Moorman

Painstville-Landon Slone,Shane Grimm

1.Lexcath (30-3)

2.Mason Co (30-4)

3.Holmes (31-2)

4.Univesity Heights ( 30-4)

5.Paintsville (29-3)

6.Jeffersontown (26-5)

7.Paducah Tiglhman (27-6)

8.Owensboro (22-9)

9.Hazard (30-4)

10.Bardstown (23-7)

11.Elliot Co (26-3)

12.Lincoln Co (27-5)

13.Central (15-11)

14.Greenwood (24-10)

15.Shelby County (23-8)

16.South Laurel (27-7)

I think Arrez is a great great player... It's questionable whether he'd be able to play at UK however...

I'm Just saying that if Stepp can walk on there he should at least get a look. Maybe he couldn't play in the SEC but he's better than some players who will be.

I don't understand why Kentucky looks at a player like Clark Stepp who couldn't make the team at alot of these big name high schools across the state, seriously, and gives him a spot on the team. Yet you have Henderson and more athletic Ramel Bradley type player who COULD play in the SEC and he dosent even get a look fron Kentucky. Alot of politics is what it is or at least what it seems to be.

Since alot of coaches will be scouting for talent in Rupp next week I figured I post my top 15 players in the sweet 16 as well as give other members an oppertunity to share who they feel are to players to look for in the tourney.

 

My Thoughts:

1.Darrius Miller-Mason County

2.Scotty Hopson-UHA

3.Landon Slone-Paintsville

4.Arez Henderson-Holmes

5.Tyshawn Edmonson-UHA

6.Trevor Setty-Mason County

7.Johnathan Fergason-Elliott Co

8.Ryan Young-Lincoln Co.

9.Taylor Stewart-Lexington Catholic

10.Nathan Novosel-Lexington Catholic

11.Brock Moorman-Owensboro

12.Nick Gagel-Jeffersontown

13.Shane Grimm-Paintsville

14.Stefon Perry-Paducah Tilghman

15.Jordan Hickman-Bardstown

15.Jordan Smart-Lexington Catholic

 

Others:Noah Keaton-Lincoln,Falkners-Elliott,Russ Middleton-Mason Co,Michael Campbell-Hazard,Rico Johnson-Holmes ...etc

I thought I would pull this one back out. You did a pretty good job, my friend - especially on the Class A schools :thumb:

 

Thanks Wireman, much appreciated.:thumb:

First Round

1 Lex Cathloic

1 Owensboro

1 Paintsville

1 Holmes

1 Hazard

1 Lincoln Co.

1 Paducah Tilghman

1 Mason

 

Second Round

2 Lexington Catholic

2 Holmes

2 Lincoln Co.

2 Paducah Tilghman

 

Championship Game

3 Holmes

3 Lincoln Co.

 

Champion

5 Holmes

 

TB-111

Hey no problem with that my man. Just stating Holmes length will give Bardstown a lot of problems. I think we'll see a similar type of game as last year againt Tiglhman from Holmes with the winning margin being a little bit more than 9.

Yeah I know what you were saying and that is a very good point.:thumb:

I'm sure Bardstown is good but there's a reason these Holmes seniors are making their third trip to Rupp in 4 years. If you don't think experience is going to play a huge roll in this game, you're sadly mistaken.

 

Also looking at B-town's roster, they aren't very big and will struggle with Holmes length. Holmes goes ten deep with their heighth looking like this:

 

Starters

Braeon Avery PG 5'10

Arrez Henderson G 6'1

Jeremiah Johnson G/F 6'4

Ricardo Johnson G/F 6'5

Terrence Clark C/F 6'4

 

Role Players

Elijah Pittman G/F 6'5

Todd Humphrey F 6'5

Josh Nelson F/C 6'4

Jamel Riley PG 6'

Dom Johnson G/F 6'2

 

When Henderson isn't in Holmes will likely have 4 6'4 guys on the floor who are G/F.

 

As far as Bardstown being the most athletic team Holmes has seen, I think Male is just as athletic if not more athletic than Bardstown.

 

Bardstown will be overwhelmed when they see Holmes. Their press and defense will cause B'town fits.

I was just stating that it'd be an exciting matchup from a fans standpoint, I know Holmes will put on a show. I actually picked Holmes to win it all.

I'll just post what My bracket looks like..

 

1st Round

UHA vs. LexCath----Lexcath

Central vs. O'boro-----Owensboro

 

Jtown vs. Paintsville----Paintsville

Holmes vs. Bardstown--Holmes

 

SL vs. Hazard---------Hazard

Shelby vs. Lincoln Co--Lincoln Co.

 

Paducah Tilgh. vs Greenwood---Paducah Tilghman

Mason county vs. Elliott Co.----Mason

 

Quarter Finals

Lexington Cath vs Owensboro--Lexington Catholic

Paintsville vs. Holmes-------------Holmes

 

Hazard vs. Lincoln County---------Lincoln Co.

Mason Co. vs Paducah Tilghman---Paducah Tilghman

 

Semis

Lexington Catholic vs. Holmes------Holmes

Lincoln Co. VS. Paducah Tilghman----Lincoln County

 

Championship

Holmes vs Lincoln----Holmes 74-59

 

 

Anyone else fill out a bracket, should be interesting, post it if you did.

ESPNGUY......I had Paducah Tilghman nocking of Mason County in the 2nd round.

The Holmes bulldogs are my pick, but after filling out my bracket I somehow had them matched up with Lincoln County in the championship which was a suprise even to me. I looked at every matchup differently and thats what I came up with.

I'm taking Elliott County 77-73 in the upset of the tourney and be that sleeper team that I believe they can be.

 

I'm always for the 14th and 16th when there not playing the 15th...lol

Is Kenny George really 480 pounds?:scared:

No that was actually ment to be 380...misprint lol

Auburn 80/1 lets face it, its not likely they win the sec tournament but these odds are kinda funny. Auburn has the Talent to play a Cinderalla role so to seak in the SEC, unlikely yes but not 80/1 unlikely...lol

If you could pick a Fantasy team to go up against other BGP member's team who would you have on your team...Your the GM.

 

5 Starters-PG,2G,SF,PF,C

6th man-1st sub. in

Coach-Your Choice.

 

My team:

 

Starters

PG-Jamont Gordon-Mississippi 6'4 225

2G-Paul Harris-Syracuse 6'5 225

SF-Terrence Williams-Louisville 6'6 210

PF-Tyler Hansborough-UNC 6'9 245

C-Kenny George-UNC Asheville 7'8 380

 

6th Man

Joey Dorsey-Memphis 6'9 260

 

Head Coach:

Bruce Pearl

Thoughts and Predictions. How will JTown contain Slone? How will Paintsville be able to match up with this athletic JTown team?

 

I think Paintsville has to be favored in this game IMO. But will be overlooked somewhat.

Best 1st round game is LexCath and UHA.

I agree just meaning from an entertainment standpoint Dunks,Defense,quickness...etc

 

Also the Paintsville-Jtown matchup should be very interesting.

Holmes being as athletic as they are could have problems with this team basically because Holmes is used to overwelming teams with their athleticism but this Bardstown team could be the most athletic team Holmes has faced all season. Imo but I still favor Holmes in this game. Could be the best 1st rd. game to watch due to the fact that both teams have tremondous athletes which makes for a fun game to watch.

No disrespect intended but Hazard will kill SL. I'll say Hazard by 20-25.

Elliott Could be the sleeper in the stat tourney if they get there.