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The two best teams were Elk Horn and South Laurel. They were head and shoulders above all the other teams. I know the UK coaching staff loved both teams speed, hands and QB's. South Laurel's Defensive speed killed the other teams...the allowed the least amount of points by any team in the tournament. Their Offense was high high octane... I heard the scored over 33 plus points in all but one game. I heard...the only practice for 2 hours the day before the tournament. Their QB had not threw the football since last season...had only 4 INT's all deflections. They said he's been playing AAU basketball and had been at a camp over the last 4 days before the tournament . One of their best starting receiver had been hurt for like 2 MOS..he just got back a week before and one had not played in over 3 years. Their other receivers had been playing baseball and basketball all spring. " That crazy High Octane Offense" How good could South Laurel, had been if the had working out and practicing football? Elk Horn, had a high octane offense....speed as well!!! Their QB was very good as well! He could look you off and get it to his open receivers in a heart beat. Their receivers had great speed the fastest over all...in the tournament. They had a very high octane offense with the short passes under neath. I think both teams went undefeated in regular season this past year. The split their two games in the tournament. Elk Horn, winning in pool play and South Laurel winning in tournament play. A Elk Horn and South Laurel Middle School, football game last year could of drew a crowd to watch that show!! You...talkin about a shoot out :flame: that would of been a game for the OK corral. The team that scored last...would have won! All the teams did great and their players played great...but I loved these two teams. They were flat out gunning teams and fun to watch.

The Breathitt, county QB, looked good. He had a good arm...threw the deep ball with some touch.

Good guy, He will bring a very nice young player with him. Coach Thacker's a class act on and off the court.

Great camps, I have only been to the Robert Morris University, camp. My son has gone for the last 3 years...and he really likes them. Their not for the faint of heart... there very long days and lots of drills and skills training. You must be a gym rat, to like them. I finally got our HS South Laurel interested last year. They liked the camp and their going back to the July 5th camp, with a lot more kids. This will be the first year he may not get to attended 5 star camp because of 13 under nationals and other commitments. The do have junior camps...but I know nothing about them.

Congratulations to the G Men!

I don't think a second HoopFest, is being added. HoopFest, is moving to Laurel County, in 2009. This is what I was told back in January, before it was made public knowledge. Someone may know something diffrent... by now about the event. This will be a great sporting event for the Southeast, KY area.

Pikeville College, had a very good team camp last year. Middle Tn has a very good team camp for Middle and High School age teams.

The Ville's playing at Hoops, this weekend.

Who's playing in the BCI, this weekend?

I think the Thunder, L. Star's and The Ville, are 3 quality teams and will represent Kentucky, well at nationals.

Sanders, turn the ball over twice, on a double teams from Manning and walls. The first To came in the second Qtr. Manning tip the ball on a pass over the top and walls pick it up. The second TO came in the 3rd Qtr again on a double team...Manning back tip Sanders as he broke the double team and Ivey, pick it up. Walls never stole the ball or deflected the ball from Sanders. Wall's, did have some steals and deflections. I was not discrediting him or saying he was not a good player. I just think Manning and Ivey was the deferents in the game. They scored 43 of SC 60 points and had 20 plus rebounds. Sanders, did cause SC problems getting to the lane...if you kept the stats you know. When Sanders, hit the deep 3 point in the 1st Qtr, SC extended their defense. This allowed Sanders, to go off the dribble into the lane. Manning, guarded him 99% of the time to try and keep him out of the lane.

The Wolfpack, was D2 Runner up.

crimsonfan, It' hard to tell about these two because they play two different positions. I think Dorsey, is a little more skilled but...I really love the energy and intensity Gray's brings too a game. I think if both continues to improve their games. They will be two of the top players in the Louisville, area... may be the State. I hate trying to rate a player over another player at this age there's just to many "IF's" with this age group. I do think you see things in their game that can set players apart from other players in the future. Athleticism, Size, Speed, Foot Worker, Hands, Shot, Shot Selection, Handles, Energy, Defense, Heart and Knowledge of the game. I like to see a player that can play the game with out the ball in his hand. Just my opinion !!! You know everyones got one!:thumb:

I respectful disagree!!!!:thumb: I watched The Ville, Scott County, game and with out Manning or Ivey, they don't win the game. Wall's is a nice player but he couldn't stop Sanders, The Ville's PG 7th grader from South Laurel, from getting to the lane. It took Manning, guarding Sanders, and Ivey guarding Dorsey and Gray the two 8th graders from Louisville, on the inside. Manning had 20 points and Ivey 23 points out of SC 60 points. I don't know if Manning or Ivey, can play varsity...but both can flat out play. I don't think SC, beats The Ville, with out either of them! Yes..Walls is a very good player...but I don't think he's heads and shoulders above Manning or Ivey.

Is the GTown Thunder and The Ville, the only two teams going D1 13 under.

KHSAA, leave middle school sports decisions up to their school districts. I've been told by members of KHSAA... they only rule high school.

Congratulations, to Scott County, a very strong team. This could be the strongest incoming freshmen class in the state next year. Their absolutely loaded with unbelievable talent at ever position. :thumb: "Billy Ball" is alive and well in Scott county!!!! Hats off to the runner up team The Ville 13 under. They did have 2... 8th graders playing up with them for the tournament.:ylsuper: They played with a lot of heart the whole game and would not go away. Scott county, proved to be big and strong for the young Ville, in the end. Great game!!

HoopDr, it would of took a little more luck, to pull off the upset against that Scott Co team. Their one of the better freshmen to be teams, I've ever seen. I'm impressed with the talent on that team. Scott Co, is loaded for the future with that team and some of the players off the Thunder's team. Billy, ball is alive and well in Scott County!!!!!!!!

Coagulations to the G town Thunder and The Ville's, 13 Under teams. The both won their pools and made a very strong showing in the D2 14 Under state tournament. The Ville, team played gallantly against a very strong Scott Co, team. Only to come up short at the end. The Ville's, guard play was very good and played well inside on the glass. The never got out played or out hustled the whole game. They just got out manned at times by a bigger and stronger team. It was a great experience...for the kids to play against a team of Scott Co, caliber. Hats off to the The Ville.

There is only 3 South, kids on the Ky Kings. One of them has not played with them yet because of playing obligation with The Ville, 13 Under. The rest of the team is made up of players from different schools. The Epperson twins and a big man from Southwestern, one from Leslie Co. one from Clay Co. 2 from Knox Co. and 1 from Breathitt Co.

Yes, their is a Ky Kings team playing in King James Classic. Their made up of kids from the Southern part of the state.

The Truth, not having enough kids ???????? Thats good news for the Thunder! Good luck the rest of the way!!! Well until you me the The Ville!!!:thumb:

I totally agree, I've seen all these teams play this year except Scottt Co. I think they all should be in D1. Spindoc, I think the NE KY Royals, have a couple of nice players that are top players in the state. They have a nice big man and Zack Davis, is a load at guard.

Yes!Yes!Yes!Yes!Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I go to California with work in December about every year. I love finding a high school basketball tournament while there. They play with a 45 second shot clock the game is so much more exciting. I like the speed of the game and it demands more discipline in order to execute the quicker game plan.

gryche11, what do you know about the Nky Hornets team. I think Pike plays for the Nky Wolfpack, team. South Laurel's 8th grade, played them in the YBOA, at Dixie Heights High School and they had a very good player named Pike. May not be the same player. I think the Lightning team is Louisville Trinity's 8th grade team coached by Rob Saxton.