[Belichick]

If Sykes and Keene end up at Pikeville, that is a deep, loaded, and crowded backcourt group. Many of the kids already on Pikeville’s roster most people outside the program haven’t seen much yet. From reports within, they gave those older kids this year all they wanted in practice. I’ve said it earlier this year when some suggested Pikeville takes a step back after this year. Fitzer loss hurts but they can replace the rest and not so sure the younger guys aren’t an upgrade at a few spots. They just need game time and experience. Only issue is Coach Justice has to find a way to keep them all happy. Are there enough minutes and shots to go around? I think Keene would start but Sykes would have a battle on his hands and both would have to play the type of defense Pikeville expects or they’ll find themselves sitting more than they ever have. I actually can see the competition within being an issue for a few players who think it’s their turn but you gotta play the best players on your roster. I’ve heard the Keene rumor for several years but only seen the Sykes rumor on this board FWIW. I’d believe it when they actually enroll but it’s fun to speculate. It’s 3 kids from Valley 8th grade rumored to be going to Pikeville next year and 1 already transferred back to Phelps. Valley needs a splash hire sooner than later.