Who are the best big men in the 15th

[Lcfan40]

I want to hear your opinions

[Lcfan40]

To me the best big man is Shawn Thompson hands down. He has the determination needed for the next level and look he has scored many points and rebounds this year.

[Imnottelling]

Definitely Thompson from Lawrence County; I don't know his name but #22 from SC; and Kyle Rice from Johnson Central. All put in quality minutes for their team and simply make them better.

[JMac]

How is Ryan Fannin from JC doing this year. Early on he had a couple of double doubles, but I haven't seen any stats lately.

[superman45]

Definitely Thompson from Lawrence County; I don't know his name but #22 from SC; and Kyle Rice from Johnson Central. All put in quality minutes for their team and simply make them better.#22 is Brandon May

[m00se]

JC-Kyle Rice
LC-Shawn Thompson
JC-Ryan Fannin
MC-Wes Helton

[Imnottelling]

JC-Kyle Rice
LC-Shawn Thompson
JC-Ryan Fannin
MC-Wes Helton

Oh I forgot about Mr. Helton! My bad....he is definitely one of the best in the region.

And thanks Superman for the name of #22. I appreciate it.

[Imnottelling]

How is Ryan Fannin from JC doing this year. Early on he had a couple of double doubles, but I haven't seen any stats lately.

So far Fannin has always made a good showing in the games. He's a monster on the inside. I don't have stats for you...just my personal views on the games I've seen and listened to.

[Golden Eagle]

So far Fannin has always made a good showing in the games. He's a monster on the inside. I don't have stats for you...just my personal views on the games I've seen and listened to.
The only problem that I have with Fannin is he flop's way to much on defense. He has flopped so much that when ever there is a charge the official won't call it and I've heard this straight from an official's mouth. In no way am I putting Ryan down because I like what he has brought to the team this year and my only question is..... Why didn't Trimble play him last year?

Keep up the good work Ryan!

[Imnottelling]

The only problem that I have with Fannin is he flop's way to much on defense. He has flopped so much that when ever there is a charge the official won't call it and I've heard this straight from an official's mouth. In no way am I putting Ryan down because I like what he has brought to the team this year and my only question is..... Why didn't Trimble play him last year?

Keep up the good work Ryan!

He didn't play last year? Wow, for some reason that really shocks me.

[You Betcha]

Brandon Kidd from Betsy Layne.

Wes Helton from Magoffin. Helton is still learning the role of "go to guy" for the Hornets. He seems uncomfortable with that at times. But when he's comfortable and focused, he is one of the best overall players in the 15th, not just post players. But he's still growing into that role.

Ryan Little for South Floyd is an excellent post player - smooth, smart, effective!

[Imnottelling]

Brandon Kidd from Betsy Layne.

Wes Helton from Magoffin. Helton is still learning the role of "go to guy" for the Hornets. He seems uncomfortable with that at times. But when he's comfortable and focused, he is one of the best overall players in the 15th, not just post players. But he's still growing into that role.

Ryan Little for South Floyd is an excellent post player - smooth, smart, effective!

Isn't Wes Helton a senior this year? I don't know why I keep thinking that he is....and if he is don't you think its a little late for him to try to get comfortable? A bit late in the season don't you think?

[Moe]

Brandon Kidd from Betsy Layne.

Wes Helton from Magoffin. Helton is still learning the role of "go to guy" for the Hornets. He seems uncomfortable with that at times. But when he's comfortable and focused, he is one of the best overall players in the 15th, not just post players. But he's still growing into that role.

Ryan Little for South Floyd is an excellent post player - smooth, smart, effective!
I Agree, Brandon Kidd.

[Jiggsaw]

ryan fannin and kyle rice from jc

[ACE]

Ryan Little

[sf_football]

ryan little

[Homer Simpson]

Brandon Kidd or Ryan Little

[Space Jam]

i agree homer they are both outstanding players

[JMac]

The only problem that I have with Fannin is he flop's way to much on defense. He has flopped so much that when ever there is a charge the official won't call it and I've heard this straight from an official's mouth. In no way am I putting Ryan down because I like what he has brought to the team this year and my only question is..... Why didn't Trimble play him last year?

Keep up the good work Ryan!

Ryan broke his wrists (both) last year if I remember correctly. He didn't come back in playing shape and played JV the rest of the year. As he hadn't yet played varsity, he almost transferred out for his last year. Imagine what type of team they would have had across the creek with a legitimate force in the middle.

Is Ryan good enough to play small college ball somewhere?

[You Betcha]

Isn't Wes Helton a senior this year? I don't know why I keep thinking that he is....and if he is don't you think its a little late for him to try to get comfortable? A bit late in the season don't you think?

Yes, he's a senior. But this is the first year he's been the starting center. He played behind senior "Goose" Allen as a sophomore and behind senior Brad Marshall as a junior. So I don't think 10 or so games into your first season as a starter is "a little late to be getting comfortable". The guys he's playing with have been starting for 3 years. Half of the "getting comfortable" is those players getting comfortable with giving him the ball. They're starting to do that now and he's starting to show why he's one of the best post players in the region.

[HomeGrown]

how about shane grimm i know he plays the 3 and 4 but still a big man

[You Betcha]

how about shane grimm i know he plays the 3 and 4 but still a big man

Not even in the same league with Kidd, Helton, Little, etc. as a post player!

[JCHSEAGLE7132]

kyle rice and ryan fannin from jc

[Greazer4life]

Kyle rice:theman:

[Republican]

What abot Devin Rice for Magoffin? Very strong around the goal and is hard to stop once he gets it low. A couple of more inches and Rice could be unstoppable.

[Sony33]

Shawn Thompson

[Sidelines]

I'd have to go with Rice and Helton from MC, Brandon Kidd from BL, and Thompson from LC, i have played against two of these men and I play with the other two and IMO best out there no questions..

[Chicoman]

I don't know how you could leave the P'burg duo of Leslie & Barnette out.

[Cash]

Kyle Rice and Ryan Fannin

[Matney's Prodigey]

Not even in the same league with Kidd, Helton, Little, etc. as a post player!
I don't think Kidd is in the same league with Rice (JC), May (SC), & Little (SF). One thing all good players have in common is they win. Kidd has 4 wins (1 coming against Allen Central [1-14] and another against David [0-21].

Rice is 12-6
May is 8-10
Little is 9-9

Kidd may put up impressive numbers, but the most impressive I just posted. Unless he starts beating some people he shopuld not be considered an elite player IMO. I think he is the most over-rated player in the region on the most over-rated team.

[Waterbug5]

Just about everyone except Kevin Williams. Kyle Rice and Wes Helton are great.

[Get Down, Get Down, UHH!!]

michael hernandez is capable of shutting oppenets down!!! Ya want some come get some baby,you can find me on blackcat blvd!!!!

[hangontight]

everyone has there bad nights... IM GOING WITH LIGHT THEM UP LITTLE (RYAN LITTLE)

[MCfan]

Wes Helton

[FrAnKeE]

yes i will agree, wes helton is, when hes got his head in the game

[Bob Knight]

Thompson and May

[jayblackcat2006]

Sean Leslie and Lewis Barnette are two.

[Bo Duke]

josh martin

[Fanatic of the 15th]

I don't think Kidd is in the same league with Rice (JC), May (SC), & Little (SF). One thing all good players have in common is they win. Kidd has 4 wins (1 coming against Allen Central [1-14] and another against David [0-21].

Rice is 12-6
May is 8-10
Little is 9-9

Kidd may put up impressive numbers, but the most impressive I just posted. Unless he starts beating some people he shopuld not be considered an elite player IMO. I think he is the most over-rated player in the region on the most over-rated team.

Thats a good point but i disagree in away because his team really isnt that good because they have no one to handle the ball..BK has to do everything himself on that team and has impressive stats so i aint going to take nothing away from him

[Greazer4life]

Kyle Rice and Ryan Fannin......JC:wenumber1

[:Touch:Down:]

kyle rice and wes helton
helton is averaging 29 points againts paintsville he needs to come into every game thinking it is paintsville and he will be the best big man in the 15th hands down

[painmaste69]

**** u know kyle bass is the bigest man out there he could smash the lil wimp!!!!!!!!lol

[painmaste69]

:ChairHit: **** u know kyle bass is the bigest man out there he could smash the lil wimp!!!!!!!!lol

[bigmike06]

Brandon Kidd from Betsy Layne.

Wes Helton from Magoffin. Helton is still learning the role of "go to guy" for the Hornets. He seems uncomfortable with that at times. But when he's comfortable and focused, he is one of the best overall players in the 15th, not just post players. But he's still growing into that role.

Ryan Little for South Floyd is an excellent post player - smooth, smart, effective!

Ryan Little?!?!?!?! I watched him Play the other night agains a Sophmore of the Name Mike Rowe.. and I think little went off on a 14 point night i believe im not sure on that.. But Mike Rowe shut him down for most of the game....
Mike Rowe a sophmore has come off some great performances against Belfry and Shelby Valley.. and hes a first year starter

[mojo40]

i have to dissagree with everyone one this topic from what i have seen in the 15th this year there is no big men who will play big man in college.......but i had to say who is not it is brandon kidd from bl very bad attitude.

[cybaxter]

Brandon Murray for sure!

[Mr. Analysis]

Kyle Rice from Johnson Central.
Shawn Thompson from Lawrence County.

[Eagle Fan 06]

Theres no doubt who is the best bif men in the 15th region
1. KYLE RICE :king:
2. RYAN FANNIN
3. Wes helton
4.Shawn Thompson

[GoodTimeCharlie]

Rice/Fannin Connection

[russianman51]

kyle rice is the best big man in the 15th

[U Know Not!!]

Ryan Little?!?!?!?! I watched him Play the other night agains a Sophmore of the Name Mike Rowe.. and I think little went off on a 14 point night i believe im not sure on that.. But Mike Rowe shut him down for most of the game....
Mike Rowe a sophmore has come off some great performances against Belfry and Shelby Valley.. and hes a first year starter

Your wrong on that one...Little had 21pts and 16 rebounds....so yea i guess he shut him down...lol...#32 had better D than big mike rowe..

[Bo Duke]

Your wrong on that one...Little had 21pts and 16 rebounds....so yea i guess he shut him down...lol...#32 had better D than big mike rowe..

those stats r wrong...GO REBELS BABY

[blackcatfaithful]

The Pburg Duo is dominating right now and the cats are one 5 game winning streak...there is no way that you cant include them and if you are wondering about who is better out of them and the JC players...well im sure tonight against JC we found out who the real players were...lol way to go blackcats keep it up

[blackcatpride06]

I would have to say Sean Leslie and Lewis Barnett. Sean had 8 blocks in the game against JC tonight while Barnett threw in around 22 pts.

[Bo Duke]

edited for content......

[blackcatpride06]

Bo Duke, you need to be banned from this site. Your and idiot. Everybody has their own opinion and I don't think anyone needs to shut up.

[BelfryPride]

Bo Duke, you need to be banned from this site. Your and idiot. Everybody has their own opinion and I don't think anyone needs to shut up.

The problem has been taken care of.

[blackcatpride06]

Thanks BelfryPride, this site doesn't have room for nonsense like that.

[billybob]

Shawn Thompson hands down. Who has shut him down so far? I believe he has had big game after big game. The kid has had 30+ in LC's last three games and is averaging close to ten rebounds a game. I would definitly put him up there at the top. There's no big man in the 15th who can guard him one on one in the post. He has a lot of heart and determination as well.

Next I'd go with Brandon May and then Kyle Rice...

[blackcatfaithful]

There is no way you can think kyle rice is one of the best...Pburg destroyed him tonight!!! I think its about time that Barnette and Leslie get a little respect because they have been very consistant all year long!

[15thRegionCrazy]

Sean Leslie and Lewis Barnette are very good

[BlackcatAlum]

Sean Leslie and Lewis Barnette are very good

Agree 100%

[Boondock Saint]

I haven't seen the Thompson kid play, but i'd have to say Barnett and Leslie are two of the best, and when they're both clicking they are and unstoppable force. Great win tonight cats keep it up.

[PC_U_KNOW_98]

Cade Riddle - SV
Ryan Little - SF
Brandon Kidd - BL
Kyle Rice - JC
Ryan Fannin - JC
Lewis Barnett - Pburg
Sean Leslie - Pburg
Wes Helton - Mag. Co

[BC75]

Sean Leslie & Louis Barnette they are on fire!!!

[Jiggsaw]

JC-kyle rice
JC-ryan fannin
LC-sean thomson
SC-bradon may

[bballmama]

Shawn Thompson-Lawrence County

Only going by the teams we have played so far, the ones i haven't seen i have no clue about. But it seems most big men we have played against are somewhat limited in what they can do. Some are great on offense but are terrible on defense. Some can only do fade away shots and never go hard to the basket. Some can rebound but can't shoot worth a hoot. Most can't handle a double team very well at all.And very very few are good at fanning the ball to the open man from inside out.So as for all around best big man i have to go with Shawn. IMO

[former_raider80]

JC-kyle rice
JC-ryan fannin
LC-sean thomson
SC-bradon mayHow can u not put ryan little on that list!!!

[FranciScottKey]

I agree if u play in the fifteenth region the u would have to have Ryan Little,or maybe ur just mad b/c SF made it to the all a in richmond

[ShakeandBake]

ryan little is the best big man imo

[Transporter]

I would have to say Ryan Little you give it down low to him and he hardly never misses.

[brokencard]

I really like the way Brandon May plays from SC. :#1:

[bevinsville_bomber]

Ryan Little from SF and Shawn Thompson from LC are among the best big men in the 15th IMO....

[OU_Bruiser]

Ryan Little is pretty good....

[blackcat]

I would have to say Ryan Little you give it down low to him and he hardly never misses.

I don't know what happened to him in the Prestonsburg game, but I don't think he hit the rim.

Barnette and Leslie from Prestonsburg. Leslie is easily the best defensive big man.

[chadjohnson85]

kyle rice by far.....he has that spin move

[OJ Simpson]

Devin adams dunk in game

[money mike]

Yea i agree with this list.

[You Betcha]

:PoliceLig
Wes Helton goes down in the 3rd quarter with a gash over his eye. Blood all over the place.

:Pirate04:
Helton comes back with 6 miutes to go in the game with the Hornets down by 10 - huge, ugly bandage over his eye.

:dance:
The crowd goes wild.

:Guitar01:
Helton plays inspired ball as do all the Hornets during those last 5 minutes. They're all rockin'. The fans are going nuts! Helton is devestating in the full court press trap. He scores the go ahead basket.

:wenumber1
The Hornets ralley for the victory.

:PoliceLig
Helton goes to the hospital and receives 6 stiches to close the wound.

:theman:
Helton for Governor!


All the above is meant to be taken with a healthy dose of good humor. The truth is the fans changed the game for the Hornets when Wes came back into the game. The place just became unbelievable! Every single Hornet played outstanding basketball in the come back victory over Betsy Layne.

[biggun.7.06]

kyle rice by far.....he has that spin move
AMEN:theman:

[The Fan]

:PoliceLig
Wes Helton goes down in the 3rd quarter with a gash over his eye. Blood all over the place.

:Pirate04:
Helton comes back with 6 miutes to go in the game with the Hornets down by 10 - huge, ugly bandage over his eye.

:dance:
The crowd goes wild.

:Guitar01:
Helton plays inspired ball as do all the Hornets during those last 5 minutes. They're all rockin'. The fans are going nuts! Helton is devestating in the full court press trap. He scores the go ahead basket.

:wenumber1
The Hornets ralley for the victory.

:PoliceLig
Helton goes to the hospital and receives 6 stiches to close the wound.

:theman:
Helton for Governor!


All the above is meant to be taken with a healthy dose of good humor. The truth is the fans changed the game for the Hornets when Wes came back into the game. The place just became unbelievable! Every single Hornet played outstanding basketball in the come back victory over Betsy Layne.he has alot of talent and can take over games when he is not arguing every call that is made watch him sometime every call he will either say something to the ref or shake his head while the other team is past half court get your head on straight and you can make some noise during tournament time and its getting late in the season so he better start now