[Medusa]

Ah yeah. Don’t think they have much speed.

[MountainProud]

Here’s the breakdown…..Dores vs Dawgs

Combs vs Caudill
Miller vs Kincaid
Sumner vs Johnson
Hacker vs Osborne
Prater vs Fullwood

Who ya got?

[Medusa]

Caudill all day
Kincaid does a little more
Johnson just tougher
Osborne better athlete
Don’t know who Fullwood is

[WaterBoy15thregion]

Can Hazard defend Perry’s speed, shooters and depth for 32 minutes?

Can they handle their new transfer from out of the country??

[Ballstothewall]

Here’s the breakdown…..Dores vs Dawgs

Combs vs Caudill
Miller vs Kincaid
Sumner vs Johnson
Hacker vs Osborne
Prater vs Fullwood

Who ya got?

You can't much go one on one, matchup for matchup, because that just isn't the way it works.  But I see just a very fast team versus a very slow team. And speed kills.  A couple of those guys will get in foul trouble due to their lack of foot speed (Johnson and Fullwood). What does Huff see when he looks down the bench to replace those guys with???

[BillyCrystal6]

Tucker Johnson last season against Perry in 4 games averaged 12 PPG, and that is with limited touches playing with Eversole. Perry has no one who will be able to contain him down low with his post moves and offensive rebounding. I have said it before and Ill say it again he is a underrated player and I think the best post player in the region. His defense is the worst part of his game. I just dont understand all the Perry hype. I have the luxury of being able to watch a lot of basketball in my older years and I watch 13th-14th-and 15th region games all season. Hazard is just as good if not better than Perry and I do not see another team in the 14th coming close to those 2

[Ballstothewall]

Tucker Johnson last season against Perry in 4 games averaged 12 PPG, and that is with limited touches playing with Eversole. Perry has no one who will be able to contain him down low with his post moves and offensive rebounding. I have said it before and Ill say it again he is a underrated player and I think the best post player in the region. His defense is the worst part of his game. I just dont understand all the Perry hype. I have the luxury of being able to watch a lot of basketball in my older years and I watch 13th-14th-and 15th region games all season. Hazard is just as good if not better than Perry and I do not see another team in the 14th coming close to those 2

I don't want to take anything away from Johnson.  He is a good post player.  But those 12 points that he averaged against Perry was because Johnson was the guy that they chose to double off of on Eversole. Those were drop off passes from Eversole, along with some offensive rebounds. I can't see the game being anything like that this season because with Johnson and Fullwood having to be on the floor at the same time, Perry is gonna speed up the pace and make them run for 32 minutes... idk who'll be their backups to give them a breather???

[MountainProud]

Tucker gonna have a great season as a lot of focus gonna be on Caudill and Osborne. Probably one of the best post players in the region. Hazard has senior leadership and the best player in the region. The question is can Kincaid replace Combs and the bench step up??? Hazard diehards say they will be better than expected and Kincaid is gonna shock the region. We gonna find out but I think Perry and Powell are just a smidge better at this point.

[Ballstothewall]

Tucker gonna have a great season as a lot of focus gonna be on Caudill and Osborne.  Probably one of the best post players in the region.  Hazard has senior leadership and the best player in the region.  The question is can Kincaid replace Combs and the bench step up??? Hazard diehards say they will be better than expected and Kincaid is gonna shock the region.  We gonna find out but I think Perry and Powell are just a smidge better at this point.

I agree.  I think tucker is going to have a great season.  But I think it will be Osborne and fullwood benefiting because I think most teams will key in on Caudill and Johnson. They won't want to leave Kincaid alone on the perimeter. Teams are not going to want the ball to go to the post so osborne and Fullwood are going to have to have big seasons for Hazard to be what it could be. Johnson is Hazards 2nd best offensive option.

[Slim one]

From the way its looking sperry aint going anywhere to play ball an if you are judging Hoskins based on his players not playing long in college or not going then what does this say about honeycutt! From what I've heard sperry has a lot of foolishness on his mind an none of it involves being committed to the amount of practice an work it takes at the college level an for a kid that barely showed up to school I doubt knowing he will have to actually attend an pass classes on his own not just be passed cause he sperry! I think that hurts a lot of athletes in all regions I know several schools that help the good players out to keep them eligible to play an they may be helping their schools win titles but they are doing a huge disservice to the kid!

I have to ask….how does it feel for a older person to get on a public forum and trash a kid and apparently have no clue as to which you speak?
I see where Georgetown College announced Austin Sperry’s arrival on the basketball team.
As for attending HS classes? His senior year schedule included one ceramics class as he had already completed his required courses. So then he could go. Guess you’ll need to find another target going forward?

[Bigbluewarehouse]

From the way its looking sperry aint going anywhere to play ball an if you are judging Hoskins based on his players not playing long in college or not going then what does this say about honeycutt! From what I've heard sperry has a lot of foolishness on his mind an none of it involves being committed to the amount of practice an work it takes at the college level an for a kid that barely showed up to school I doubt knowing he will have to actually attend an pass classes on his own not just be passed cause he sperry! I think that hurts a lot of athletes in all regions I know several schools that help the good players out to keep them eligible to play an they may be helping their schools win titles but they are doing a huge disservice to the kid!

I have to ask….how does it feel for a older person to get on a public forum and trash a kid and apparently have no clue as to which you speak?
I see where Georgetown College announced Austin Sperry’s arrival on the basketball team.
As for attending HS classes? His senior year schedule included one ceramics class as he had already completed his required courses. So then he could go. Guess you’ll need to find another target going forward?

He's hardly a kid slim 20 years old or close to it certainly isnt a child he is a grown man not looking to find a target but its spread though out the region for a while that he lost all d1 offers over grades an attendance I'm glad hes going to college an hope he has a successful college career he is a damn good ball player but when ya post snaps of partying an stuff an people in the school system talk about grades an attendance it does make lots of people question how much of a mindset he has has on basketball!

[Bigbluewarehouse]

From the way its looking sperry aint going anywhere to play ball an if you are judging Hoskins based on his players not playing long in college or not going then what does this say about honeycutt! From what I've heard sperry has a lot of foolishness on his mind an none of it involves being committed to the amount of practice an work it takes at the college level an for a kid that barely showed up to school I doubt knowing he will have to actually attend an pass classes on his own not just be passed cause he sperry! I think that hurts a lot of athletes in all regions I know several schools that help the good players out to keep them eligible to play an they may be helping their schools win titles but they are doing a huge disservice to the kid!

I have to ask….how does it feel for a older person to get on a public forum and trash a kid and apparently have no clue as to which you speak?
I see where Georgetown College announced Austin Sperry’s arrival on the basketball team.
As for attending HS classes? His senior year schedule included one ceramics class as he had already completed his required courses. So then he could go. Guess you’ll need to find another target going forward?

He's hardly a kid slim 20 years old or close to it certainly isnt a child he is a grown man not looking to find a target but its spread though out the region for a while that he lost all d1 offers over grades an attendance I'm glad hes going to college an hope he has a successful college career he is a damn good ball player but when ya post snaps of partying an stuff an people in the school system talk about grades an attendance it does make lots of people question how much of a mindset he has has on basketball!

[Wanna-be]

This is how relevant pcc summer basketball really is. The whole topic has turned to something about Austin Sperry. Comical.

[KyGymRat]

Agreed

Also it needs to be said 
Free education for playing a sport
No matter the level 
Is a big WIN for any kid in the mountain regions

[P. Fanning]

Agreed

Also it needs to be said 
Free education for playing a sport
No matter the level 
Is a big WIN for any kid in the mountain regions

That's true. D-1 is a huge step up, and honestly for a lot of mountain kids so is the NAIA.

[Medusa]

You play D1 P Fannin?

[Wanna-be]

Agreed

Also it needs to be said 
Free education for playing a sport
No matter the level 
Is a big WIN for any kid in the mountain regions

That's true. D-1 is a huge step up, and honestly for a lot of mountain kids so is the NAIA.

D-1 or NAIA it doesn’t really matter. Getting to play the next level and your education paid for is the main objective. A lot of people put too much emphasis on this D-1 deal. I’ve saw tons of D-2 and D-3 athletes who took the smaller school road to help get more paid for. Same goes with kids playing NAIA. Theres plenty of them who could’ve played at a higher level but chose not to because the smaller school offered them a better deal and paid for more of their education. Don’t downplay NAIA schools because they’re not D-1. They’re still studs and have busted their tails to get to where they’re at.

[P. Fanning]

You play D1 P Fannin?

No, but I also don't get on this site and hype mountain kids up to be some unstoppable force headed for D-1, either.

[Medusa]

You play any college ball P Fannin?

[Bigbluewarehouse]

I think what should matter is a free ride if I was a player an got a d1 offer an they told me limited playing time an I got a naia offer an they said I would be starting or 6th man why not go to the naia school get a year or two experience then hit the portal an see if you could advance up sadly in the mountains a lot of our athletes are very under prepared for the work an commitment it takes to go to class an maintain grades an they end up dropping out theres a lot more to the college then highschool. I do agree with p fanning though some people get in here an think just cause little Tommy can lace up his shoes an start for a team they should be heading to UK an sadly thats not it some kids who work an train an live in the gym that parents think should be d1 will be lucky to get naia offer an there is nothing wrong with that people should be thankful their kid gets a free ride an pray they stick with it so they can get an education an do something with their life!

[Medusa]

Hate when people discredit Mountain Kids especially when some dummy from the mountains that’s never played college ball does it. So funny how some people here blow these kids up from the cities or elsewhere to be some Superman or superwoman when they are no better than kids here. Yes they may play moreb competitive teams most the times but sometimes we have exceptional kids here. D1, D1, D1. Who cares?

[MountainProud]

Sperry is a true talent! Wish him nothing but the best and discrediting his choice of school is ridiculous! Hope he’s successful at GTown and it leads to big things for him. He made his high school relevant for the first time in decades. I hope all mountain kids fill their dreams.

[Ballstothewall]

I think what should matter is a free ride if I was a player an got a d1 offer an they told me limited playing time an I got a naia offer an they said I would be starting or 6th man why not go to the naia school get a year or two experience then hit the portal an see if you could advance up sadly in the mountains a lot of our athletes are very under prepared for the work an commitment it takes to go to class an maintain grades an they end up dropping out theres a lot more to the college then highschool. I do agree with p fanning though some people get in here an think just cause little Tommy can lace up his shoes an start for a team they should be heading to UK an sadly thats not it some kids who work an train an live in the gym that parents think should be d1 will be lucky to get naia offer an there is nothing wrong with that people should be thankful their kid gets a free ride an pray they stick with it so they can get an education an do something with their life!

I agree 100%! If a kid is lucky enough to get a chance to play in college...The school,the location, the fit is more important than the level!

[Wanna-be]

Hate when people discredit Mountain Kids especially when some dummy from the mountains that’s never played college ball does it.  So funny how some people here blow these kids up from the cities or elsewhere to be some Superman or superwoman when they are no better than kids here.    Yes they may play moreb competitive teams most the times but sometimes we have exceptional kids here.  D1, D1, D1.  Who cares?

I’m going to agree with Medusa. I’d about bet there’s NAIA kids that are as good or better than so D-1 kids and I’ll be they’re definitely getting a hell of a lot more playing time. Sometimes D-1 isn’t the best option. Maybe it’s financially. Maybe it’s distance. May just not be a good fit overall. Then that certain kid decides to go on a smaller school path. Good for them. They thought the situation through and decided what they thought was best for their future. Unfortunately this is where some fools come into play like p. Fanning and others and the bashing starts. “Well they’re the typical mountain kid. Can’t cut it in a big time program so going to take a step back to a smaller one and next thing you know they’re back home.” Makes me sick. Seems to me like if you really wanted to change the landscape for a kid you’d support them instead of bashing them no matter what level they went too.

[Bigbluewarehouse]

Hate when people discredit Mountain Kids especially when some dummy from the mountains that’s never played college ball does it.  So funny how some people here blow these kids up from the cities or elsewhere to be some Superman or superwoman when they are no better than kids here.    Yes they may play moreb competitive teams most the times but sometimes we have exceptional kids here.  D1, D1, D1.  Who cares?

I’m going to agree with Medusa. I’d about bet there’s NAIA kids that are as good or better than so D-1 kids and I’ll be they’re definitely getting a hell of a lot more playing time. Sometimes D-1 isn’t the best option. Maybe it’s financially. Maybe it’s distance. May just not be a good fit overall. Then that certain kid decides to go on a smaller school path. Good for them. They thought the situation through and decided what they thought was best for their future. Unfortunately this is where some fools come into play like p. Fanning and others and the bashing starts. “Well they’re the typical mountain kid. Can’t cut it in a big time program so going to take a step back to a smaller one and next thing you know they’re back home.” Makes me sick. Seems to me like if you really wanted to change the landscape for a kid you’d support them instead of bashing them no matter what level they went too.

I agree there are kids an parents all o er the nation who think their child should play d1 an put down all other colleges an I dont get it an there are some that hype their kids up when its not necessarily in the best interest of the kid not all kids that play an start in high school are going to get offers not all kids want to go to college some get there an hate it. I think the mountains has a lot of very talented athletes but the mountain kids are often over looked

[P. Fanning]

How am I bashing? Look how many mountain kids sign to play NAIA at Alice Lloyd for example and look at how many either quit before the season starts, or after a year or so. That's what I meant by NAIA is a step up from the 14th Region. That's not discrediting the NAIA schools, if anything it shows how competitive and how much talent is at that level. It's one thing to have a big signing day and getting it featured on WYMT, but its another to stick it out for four years.

If you can have a great career at Alice Lloyd or Georgetown that is great, its even better if you walk across the stage with your degree in hand and have most, if not all of it paid for thanks to your basketball talent.