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Nothing against Upperman's record, but no way they make the State Tourney, too much talent in front of them, and they haven't really beaten anyone. Pageman, what do you think?

In East Tenn the best I've seen was Jennifer Azzi at Oak Ridge. Probably the BEST player Tenn has ever produced. She won 2 national championships at Stanford; multiple Olympic teams and STILL plays. Was voted as one of the top 10 college players of all time, and when sports illustrated picked each state's top 50 athletes she didn't make the team and Woosley did, go figure? I also loved Nicki Caldwell at OR, one of Pat's asst.'s and a quality (and highly intelligent) person. She alos has one of those National Championship rings! Holly Warwick at Bearden would be my runner up to Azzi as the best female basketball player Tenn has ever produced. She changed the game. For many of us watching Holly play in high school let us know what women's basketball could become. The only player from the 70's that would be a miss basketball TODAY> Shelly Sexton was a Miss Basketball at Anderson County and also was a national champion at UT and Regional Tourney MVP. When she was a junior she played at Lake City High (now Anderson County) with a lady named Karen Morten who was also a Miss Basketball and the first female I ever saw dunk. She went to UT but multiple injuries kept her from reaching her potential. Was a better High School player than Azzi (by a little) and was 6'5". Linda Ray was probably the best from Norris, but Norris didn't have much of a basketball program (basketball was dwarfed by the state's best volleyball program) Rutledge had a great team about 10 years ago with 3 great players, the only name I remember is Micah Smith. Coach Mcbee help! Carolyn Peck from upper East Tenn was great, so was Hawhee (South Green?) and Kelli Casteel from Maryville. Dawn Marsh was Alcoa's best, all of the above went onto UT except Peck who went to Vandy. Meigs County had Misty Greene (UT) and a great guard that went to Georgis. Frost from Giles County was a dominating player (also UT) Jennifer Tuggle went to UT and played at M-cMinn? and Sherry Bostic was a Campbell County girl that started at UT and ended at Carson Newman, Oliver Springs had a great player named Bass in the early 80's but I think Hall who is a senior now may be better. I loved this question, and would challenge some of our older posters (like my friends PAGEMAN and MAV) to think back farther then the last few years. GREAT TOPIC!

Upperman won't be there. Jackson; LA; Oliver Springs; Seymour and ?

I don't get to see the West TN girls but Anderson County has a couple of pretty good sophomores that should be on the list, maybe 3 with Bryant; Worthington; Forbes and East Tenn best Freshman Emily Dupree.

Jackson;LA; Seymour: South Greene and Oliver Springs. Upperman and Dyer are not in these teams class. OS could make a run, and I like Seymour,

I've seen Alcoa and I don't think they should be in the top 50! Who have they beat?

Anderson County has to be in the top ten.

I have been watching Coack Mark Eldridge at Anderson County for the last couple of years and would have to say that he may be the best coach in East Tenn. He took a progam that was down and made them into a contender. I have followed and coached high school ball for over 25 years and he is one of the best teachers I have seen! I love his discipline, and his ability to adapt. Who are some of the other good coaches?

papatj, Oak Ridge seems to playing Great! I saw Powell the other night and was impressed with their size and ball movement. When do these two teams play, and where? Are Powell, O.R. and Sevier County the teams to beat?

I know Tony Cross at Belmont pretty well, and he got a STEAL in this young lady. Not only a great player, but a great person! I have been involved in high school volleyball and basketball for 25 years and she is one of the best 2 sport players I've seen. I wish all players showed as much class!

papatj If my last comment is the most ridiculous thing you've heard you need to get out more often! A LEGITIMATE transfer, i.e. a family moves is not what I'm talking about. The fact is that several schools (not Oak Ridge in particular) have ball players where players transfer in under false circumstances. To say that isn't happening is, to use your word, ridiculous! Why else would the TSSAA monitor it so closely. If memory serves me wasn't there a problem with soccer and Oak Ridge a few years ago? My post was an honest question, not an implication, but it must have struck a nerve. I did not mean to get anyone mad, and will post no more on this topic. Papatj have a good year.

transfers bother me because I think it is cheating.

ORCAT how many players do you have that are transfers? I do not think players should be allowed to transfer, that kind of destroys what is good about sports. Maybe we should keep some perspective?

Unfortunately papatj those darned old tssaa rules about playing outside your zone keep you from playing ANYWHERE you want. This isn't college. As for rumors, I just asked a question!

No offense Gov Man! Just from seeing the youth of the Lady Gov's and watching in them in the pre-season I wouldn't list them at the top. I may be wrong and I wish them luck this year. ORCAT I am still curious, how many of the Lady Cats actually played in your own feeder system and how many transfered in from other schools?

Did any of Oak Ridge's player play at middle schools other than Jefferson or Roberstville, and if so who?

I can't agree with Farragut or William Blount. I think Clinton will be good, and I think the Anderson County is going to be strong by tourney time. Young players getting needed experience. Both of these teams will be good by years end. I love Powell, and think Oak Ridge may falter.