[dirtybird]

The Cats Pause Top 10 players in the 15th consist of:
1:Shane Hall JC
2:Justin Johson SC
3:BJ Moore SC
4: Trevor Tiller Paintsville
5:Andrew Roberts BL
6:Ethan Rowe Pikeville
7:Will Branham Pikeville
8:Cody Belter Shelby Valley
9: Dylan Meade BL
10:Braxton Tackett Allen Central

Is Tiller going to play for Paintsville this year? Hall, Johnson, and BJ Moore can play some ball!

[kai]

Corey Pitts at Magoffin County may one of the best big men in the and like Hall and Johnson he is only a Soph. I am not saying they will be great with but with a better than average point guard and Pitts improving everyday they could very easily surprise several people.

[Scotty doesn't know]

So let break down a little bit
Shelby Valley: One year removed from having a sub .500 record and making the miracle run through the region. The overachieving ending to the season has paved way to a very lofty amount of expectations to put on an extremely young team who lost 3 contributing seniors. I do not think that Valley will be the best team in the region, maybe not even the best team in the district. They are still about one year removed from absolutely steamrolling the region again but this year is too much a learning year to pull the trigger. My position for the region would be Valley at 3!

[MCHSHornets#5]

Corey Pitts at Magoffin County may one of the best big men in the and like Hall and Johnson he is only a Soph. I am not saying they will be great with but with a better than average point guard and Pitts improving everyday they could very easily surprise several people.

I agree with you, Pitts is constantly improving. It wouldnt hurt him to put on a few pounds to keep from getting knocked around down in the paint but he's a great talent. The point guard Nathan Howard is good also but a little constructive criticism for him would be to distribute the ball a little more than he does, he just trys to do too much at times. I think Magoffin is definitely a sleeper in the 57th district for sure and could very easily dish out some upsets amongst the 15th region.

[bball]

WHAT ABOUT PRESTONSBURG????????????:Cheerlead:Cheerlead:Cheerlead

[School Admin.]

So let break down a little bit
Shelby Valley: One year removed from having a sub .500 record and making the miracle run through the region. The overachieving ending to the season has paved way to a very lofty amount of expectations to put on an extremely young team who lost 3 contributing seniors. I do not think that Valley will be the best team in the region, maybe not even the best team in the district. They are still about one year removed from absolutely steamrolling the region again but this year is too much a learning year to pull the trigger. My position for the region would be Valley at 3!

The 15th Region is going to be loaded with young talent for the next 4 years. I don't see anyone "steamrolling" the 15th Region, way too much competition.

[Spud6]

The 15th Region is going to be loaded with young talent for the next 4 years. I don't see anyone "steamrolling" the 15th Region, way too much competition.

Agreed!

[beaverace102]

I understand what you are saying, but there are different ways of looking at things. I'm not saying E.R. is a shoe-in for the Regional Title, they aren't, Shelby Valley will have an excellent team and I expect Betsy Layne and Johnson Central to also be in the mix. I was just saying that E.R. will now be in the hunt, whereas before, they probably wouldn't be.

Isn't fair? That's life! Just because someone has been here or around for many years doesn't mean they are the best. Let me ask you this..... If your life were on the line with a serious condition would you go to the local Doctor who is in General Practice, or would you go see a specialist.

I am sure I know the answer.

[beaverace102]

I understand what you are saying, but there are different ways of looking at things. I'm not saying E.R. is a shoe-in for the Regional Title, they aren't, Shelby Valley will have an excellent team and I expect Betsy Layne and Johnson Central to also be in the mix. I was just saying that E.R. will now be in the hunt, whereas before, they probably wouldn't be.

My response was to another post about kids from around getting there shot. Itwasnt entitled to go with this post. Sorry.

[beaverace102]

Yeah but what about the mountain kids that will have to sit because of a transfer that came in. To me it isn’t fair

Isn't fair? That's life! Just because someone has been here or around for many years doesn't mean they are the best. Let me ask you this..... If your life were on the line with a serious condition would you go to the local Doctor who is in General Practice, or would you go see a specialist.

I am sure I know the answer.

[Scotty doesn't know]

The 15th Region is going to be loaded with young talent for the next 4 years. I don't see anyone "steamrolling" the 15th Region, way too much competition.

Disagree. I think that the young talent circulating through valley is enough to handle any team in the region in some of the future years. This year, not so much. I thought the exactly same thing last year. But get these kids a little more experiecnce then they will be fine. I am not disputing that there is young talent in the region. But you have to agree that Valley has a "collection" of young talent.
The region will be competitive but Valley should be on top by a bit. But like I said, this is still a little bit away.

[bball_fan]

So let break down a little bit
Shelby Valley: One year removed from having a sub .500 record and making the miracle run through the region. The overachieving ending to the season has paved way to a very lofty amount of expectations to put on an extremely young team who lost 3 contributing seniors. I do not think that Valley will be the best team in the region, maybe not even the best team in the district. They are still about one year removed from absolutely steamrolling the region again but this year is too much a learning year to pull the trigger. My position for the region would be Valley at 3!

I'm seriously not trying to pick a argument here at all, so I will try to say this in the least aggressive words possible. I do not think Valley will steam roll this region at all over the next 3 or 4 years. Yes they will be very tough, but look at what Betsy Layne and Johnson Central both have as freshmen and softmores. I know referring to grade school is a bit out of character but the softmore class at Betsy Layne did make the KBA state final four and last year's Johnson Central team did make the KBA state championship, and that was the year after Shane Hall. Neither year did Virgie or Dorton go that far, and no disrespect because those were two really good teams. To be honest, I do not see any of Valley's players growing anymore but I can say the same thing about Betsy Layne's players. Lako Daniels is the only one I feel may have a few more inches left in him at Betsy Layne. Plus, Valley did lose, in my opinion at least, the best defensive player they had in this year's freshman class whenever Malenado transferred back to Betsy Layne where his brother graduated. I am not by any means saying Valley will not be tough over the next few years because they will be, but saying they will steam roll the region? That might be a little far fetched. The 15th is about to get very strong over the next few years and any team that comes out of it over the next few years is going to be a lot to handle. Those three are not the only three schools who will be strong, look at teams like East Ridge, Prestonsburg, Pike Central, Sheldon Clark and Belfry. They are going to be tough as well. So all I am saying is no one is going to steam roll this region over the next few years, instead I believe you will see the best all round basketball, from top to bottom, you have ever seen in this region over the next 3 or 4 years.

[More Cowbell]

The 15th Region is going to be loaded with young talent for the next 4 years. I don't see anyone "steamrolling" the 15th Region, way too much competition.

I'm seriously not trying to pick a argument here at all, so I will try to say this in the least aggressive words possible. I do not think Valley will steam roll this region at all over the next 3 or 4 years.

I am not by any means saying Valley will not be tough over the next few years because they will be, but saying they will steam roll the region? That might be a little far fetched. The 15th is about to get very strong over the next few years and any team that comes out of it over the next few years is going to be a lot to handle.

I would have to agree with both of you two. While Valley will have a strong team, and might even be the favorite for 2 or 3 seasons, I don't see them "steamrolling" the rest of the region either.

To illustrate the point, consider the Valley '10 senior class. As talented as they were, they didn't win the region as sophomores. In fact, they did not begin to dominate the 15th region until their junior years. Even as seniors, the eventual state champs received quite a tussle from Betsy Layne in the region final. So nothing is guaranteed.

Again, Valley will certainly have a talented group of freshmen and sophomores this season, and they may very well be favored to win the next two seasons after this one. But to say they will steamroll forgets that all it takes is one bad game in the postseason and you are done.

Hopefully, with good coaching from Greg Newsome, the kids from Virgie and Dorton will mesh into a strong group able to make a run down state, but it's tough enough just to win your region. If they are able to win a regional title or two over the next few years, then they will looked at as being a very successful class.

[MVP2]

Pikeville is my preaseason pick to win the 15th.

[bball_fan]

To be honest, I think their isn't a team in this region that stands head and shoulders above the rest this year and every team has a lot of questions.

Shelby Valley is young and will have to prove they can win with all the young talent.

Sheldon Clark has Moore and Johnson, but no one else on the team stands out to me. Plus, will Moore play the whole season.

Johnson Central lost a lot, but still have Hall... but do they have enough still to build around him?

Pikeville has probably the most vetern and deadly back court in the region but do they have anyone up front that can help them out? And what about if Will goes cold one night? Ethan cannot do it all by myself.

Betsy Layne has a lot to to replace with four starters graduating but they have a lot of new talent coming in, but will they click together?

East Ridge lost Cameron but they have two new transfers that are being hyped big time! Are they all hype or can those boys really play, and if they can... just how good are they?

Paintsville will be tough and can make some noise, but how far can Tiller take them? And is there any bad feelings there from him nearly leaving over the summer?

[Spud6]

To be honest, I think their isn't a team in this region that stands head and shoulders above the rest this year and every team has a lot of questions.

Shelby Valley is young and will have to prove they can win with all the young talent.

Sheldon Clark has Moore and Johnson, but no one else on the team stands out to me. Plus, will Moore play the whole season.

Johnson Central lost a lot, but still have Hall... but do they have enough still to build around him?

Pikeville has probably the most vetern and deadly back court in the region but do they have anyone up front that can help them out? And what about if Will goes cold one night? Ethan cannot do it all by myself.

Betsy Layne has a lot to to replace with four starters graduating but they have a lot of new talent coming in, but will they click together?

East Ridge lost Cameron but they have two new transfers that are being hyped big time! Are they all hype or can those boys really play, and if they can... just how good are they?

Paintsville will be tough and can make some noise, but how far can Tiller take them? And is there any bad feelings there from him nearly leaving over the summer?

Them boys that are coming up have played with all these boys in high school since they were in 6th grade. In all sports, not only Basketball. So I don't see no problem with clicking.

[I_Know_It]

I'm seriously not trying to pick a argument here at all, so I will try to say this in the least aggressive words possible. I do not think Valley will steam roll this region at all over the next 3 or 4 years. Yes they will be very tough, but look at what Betsy Layne and Johnson Central both have as freshmen and softmores. I know referring to grade school is a bit out of character but the softmore class at Betsy Layne did make the KBA state final four and last year's Johnson Central team did make the KBA state championship, and that was the year after Shane Hall. Neither year did Virgie or Dorton go that far, and no disrespect because those were two really good teams. To be honest, I do not see any of Valley's players growing anymore but I can say the same thing about Betsy Layne's players. Lako Daniels is the only one I feel may have a few more inches left in him at Betsy Layne. Plus, Valley did lose, in my opinion at least, the best defensive player they had in this year's freshman class whenever Malenado transferred back to Betsy Layne where his brother graduated. I am not by any means saying Valley will not be tough over the next few years because they will be, but saying they will steam roll the region? That might be a little far fetched. The 15th is about to get very strong over the next few years and any team that comes out of it over the next few years is going to be a lot to handle. Those three are not the only three schools who will be strong, look at teams like East Ridge, Prestonsburg, Pike Central, Sheldon Clark and Belfry. They are going to be tough as well. So all I am saying is no one is going to steam roll this region over the next few years, instead I believe you will see the best all round basketball, from top to bottom, you have ever seen in this region over the next 3 or 4 years.

Malenado is moving back to Valley, He told me his self!! :biglmao:

[D IT UP]

Sheldon Clark not getting much hype. They have the two best players in the region this year IMO and maybe the sleeper of the year in Chase Kirk; look for this kid to really elevate his game and play a major factor when it comes winning time in March. I might be a bit bias but with good reason as I think Coach Spurlock cuts em down at the expo.

[BlackcatAlum]

Prestonsburg will be much more competitive this season with the addition of Jamerson to the team.

Derossett will have these boys playing hard and playing solid defense. Offense will still go through Bentley, there is no doubt about that.

[new o]

I'm seriously not trying to pick a argument here at all, so I will try to say this in the least aggressive words possible. I do not think Valley will steam roll this region at all over the next 3 or 4 years. Yes they will be very tough, but look at what Betsy Layne and Johnson Central both have as freshmen and softmores. I know referring to grade school is a bit out of character but the softmore class at Betsy Layne did make the KBA state final four and last year's Johnson Central team did make the KBA state championship, and that was the year after Shane Hall. Neither year did Virgie or Dorton go that far, and no disrespect because those were two really good teams. To be honest, I do not see any of Valley's players growing anymore but I can say the same thing about Betsy Layne's players. Lako Daniels is the only one I feel may have a few more inches left in him at Betsy Layne. Plus, Valley did lose, in my opinion at least, the best defensive player they had in this year's freshman class whenever Malenado transferred back to Betsy Layne where his brother graduated. I am not by any means saying Valley will not be tough over the next few years because they will be, but saying they will steam roll the region? That might be a little far fetched. The 15th is about to get very strong over the next few years and any team that comes out of it over the next few years is going to be a lot to handle. Those three are not the only three schools who will be strong, look at teams like East Ridge, Prestonsburg, Pike Central, Sheldon Clark and Belfry. They are going to be tough as well. So all I am saying is no one is going to steam roll this region over the next few years, instead I believe you will see the best all round basketball, from top to bottom, you have ever seen in this region over the next 3 or 4 years.

SV's freshman class played in the KBA final 4 their 7th grade year, losing to eventual champion Wayne County on a last second shot. Last year they made it to the quarter finals losing once again to Wayne County. They also made it to the BCI finals losing to Lex. Catholic. At the KBA Virgie was in the toughest bracket and had to beat Knox just to get out of the first round, the same Knox team that beat JC the year before. BL has also lost a few kids,Daniels is at South Floyd,Chase Hall is at Pikeville and Jarrell is at P-burg. JC lost the Ratliff kid to Paintsville.Things change quickly in the 15th region.

[talladega]

betsy layne will be very good. they have 2 new players with a lot of varsity experience. they are good shooters and very fast. first of year may be a little bit of a struggle until the players ger used to the system and playing together. they have probably the best coach in the region who can blend this team into a highly skilled unit, i believe. they will be contenders for the region title.

[Ike Cooter]

WHAT ABOUT PRESTONSBURG????????????:Cheerlead:Cheerlead:Cheerlead

Least experience coaching staff in the entire state :Sad04:. Word has it that several key players (4 or 5) are not playing. If they don't play look for the next 4 or 5
top expeirenced players to drop out as well. May be the worse season in P-burg basketball history. :HitWall:

[UK Fan14]

Just curious as to who the top 4 or 5 are, that may be considering not playing ?

[Ike Cooter]

Just curious as to who the top 4 or 5 are, that may be considering not playing ?

The word throughout the burg is that certain kids can't handle 4 more months with a particular coach!!! You figure it out!! :yawn:

[talladega]

Betsy Layne will be a strong threat to win the region this year with two very good new players with a lot of varsity experience and returning players with a lot of talent. They will be fast and can really shoot. May have a small problem with rebounding. This should be a very competitive and fun year for the 15th region. Good luck to all teams.

[bball2195]

I hope you're right D IT UP but from all I can read about they must only have two players on the team or that's the way it seems to be. I have read some of Coach Spurlock's tweets and he has yet to mention any other players on the team . I think coaches get wrapped up in all the attention that is given to them from colleges just as bad as the players do they are scouting and they forget about the rest of the team. I guess we will see in a few weeks. Good luck to all teams throughout the great state of Ky.

[D IT UP]

Depending on which football players decide to come out they will run about 7-8 deep; maybe 9.

[Secret Agent 007]

If your talking about Johnson and Moore, then thats really all Sheldon Clark has. I mean he's just bragging on his two best players? What's wrong with that? He could use it for motivation to push other players.

[HAIL PIKEVILLE!]

IMO all eyes will be on ER because of their new students. If these kids are as advertised ER might just dominate this region. One of them (The 6'8 kid) will automatically be the #1 player in the ENITRE state according to what some scouts are saying on other sites Ive read. The point guard is a heck of a player in his own right from what I hear as well. IMO it will be interesting how the folks at ER (Players, Fans, ETC) handle the scrutiny that everyone knows will come wheteher it be fair or not. No disrespect intended to anyone at ER but schools like SV and Paintsville are used to the spotlight because of their tradition and this will be a relatively new thing to ER. I guess well have to wait and see.

[D IT UP]

IMO all eyes will be on ER because of their new students. If these kids are as advertised ER might just dominate this region. One of them (The 6'8 kid) will automatically be the #1 player in the ENITRE state according to what some scouts are saying on other sites Ive read. The point guard is a heck of a player in his own right from what I hear as well. IMO it will be interesting how the folks at ER (Players, Fans, ETC) handle the scrutiny that everyone knows will come wheteher it be fair or not. No disrespect intended to anyone at ER but schools like SV and Paintsville are used to the spotlight because of their tradition and this will be a relatively new thing to ER. I guess well have to wait and see.

If their two new players are that good then they will run away with this region easily, no matter if the other 3 starters can dribble a ball.