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The guard from BGA. He seemed like a better player, better skills, just not 6'7. He lead BGA to 5 wins of FRA and a state championship this year. You put that guard in a 6'7 frame and he would be all American.

If the 2 guys played the same position, you might be able to compare them in that way.  But to compare a point guard to a post player doesn't really make much sense.

How does Marberry win when he wasn't the best player in his district?

And who might you suggest should have been the winner???

Private school are all about boys sports, except the likes of Webb or CPA.  THE MAIN REASON THAT PARENTS SEND THEIR GIRLS TO PRIVATE SCHOOL IS TO KEEP THEM AWAY FROM ALL OF THOSE PUBLIC SCHOOL BOYS. 

Ridiculous.  FRA has had one of the most successful female basketball stars in Tennessee history.  3 time Ms. Basketball winner/4 time nominee - Derica Wyatt.  smh!

FRA in Nashville sends a prayer for comfort in these sad times to the Mitchell community.

Just lucky. It's gonna be hard for someone to beat BGA.

Yes - it's going to be hard, but possible.

FRA over Knox Webb

BGA over Evangelical Christian

9aafan - you were a sage in the sub-state!

They are rabid about their basketball in Kentucky - even down to the high school level.  They have big media days for the nominees and a lot of press hype.  Would be fun to have that here in TN!

Yes but wouldn't it be interesting to have one overall winner?  I'm not sure what other states do but it makes for state-wide excitement and celebration of the one best player in Kentucky.  Just a thought.

Has there been any discussion about possibly changing the format of Mr. Basketball to follow how KY does it?  They have 7 nominees state-wide and one is chosen as an overall winner.  In addition, only seniors are allowed to be nominated.

What are everyone's thoughts on that type of format?

Is BGA pretty loaded?

When their shots fall, they are hard to beat.  Moran can hit 3s as smooth and consistently as anyone I've seen.  A couple others can knock down the 3 also.  Their inside guy, Cowie is a textbook fundamental big man - if you try to test him you will pay for it.  Plus they are loaded with seniors and the group has played together for several years.  Hard to combat against chemistry.

Any thoughts on the 8 teams left?

 

DCA

FRA

BGA

Knox Web

ECS

St. George's

Lausanne

Harding

Thoughts from East-Middle Regional Tournament:

I thought BGA would sail through but their shooters went cold the entire weekend.  If they decide to get hot again, as they have been most of the regular season, watch out.  They will be tough to beat and would have crushed Knox Webb in the Regional Championship game.

Knox Webb has a good team and can run the floor.  Very scrappy.  But with just a couple of shooters and no true post player, they might be easy to match up with for most well-rounded teams.

FRA took a hard hit when their high scorer went down with a season-ending injury just prior to the Regional tournament.  However if you underestimate their post play and the heart of their guards you will be sorry.  FRA is no stranger to post-season play so they may be ready to upset some folks.

DCA is made up of a bunch of warriors - hard workers on both ends of the court.  Their conditioning will serve them well since they don't have much depth at all.  Their starting 5 must carry the load.  However, if you give their high scorer a sliver of daylight, he will knock down big shots consistently.

Good luck to all going forward!

Yes - DougS, we wish Skal the best in his recovery!  And you are correct - any word on his return?

For your consideration for Mr. Basketball for DII-A, I would like to suggest Rob Marberry.  Here are a few points about Rob:

• Rob Marberry 6'7" 225 lb PF/C for Franklin Road Academy
• D1 College (WKU) basketball commit (only D1 commit so far in DII-A, I believe)
• 2013-14 McDonalds All American Nominee (only one in DII-A - only 26 players named from TN)
• Named All DII-A District MVP last year
• Named All DII-A Region Tournament Team the last 2 years
• Named All DII-A District Tournament Team last year
• Named MVP of Marlin Classic Christmas Tournament in Panama City last year
• 3 year member of the Travelers Nike EYBL team which qualified to play this past summer in the prestigious Peach Jam tournament
• Currently has to date in high school career: 1414 points total, 66% FG percentage, 831 rebounds and 306 blocks
• Current season:  376 points, 215 rebounds and 66 blocks
• ALL PLAYING AN AVERAGE OF ONLY ABOUT 2.75 QUARTERS PER GAME!

Thank you for your consideration!

Goodpasture not undefeated. Brentwood Academy beat them 78-70

DCA did not play Goodpasture during the regular season.

Franklin Road Academy will be there.

Not sure what your point is, Drknows.  They can compete is all I'm saying.

If you down-play Lighthouse Christian, they will eat your lunch.  A great team with some high-level talent.

Nope - Brennan is on the roster at FRA this year.

DCAball - you are correct.  Better watch out for Hertel - lots of potential there.

Kenny Cooper, FRA with 28 points tonight.

At FRA - Brennan Crook and Jack Dougherty.  Both have big potential.

Don't know a single thing about Friendship, but from BGA you can historically stress over Nate Moran and his outside sharp-shooting.  They have a strong post presence with Andrew Cowie also.  That's all I have for now.

Who knows anything about ECS with Skal Labisierre (sp?)?

Who looks good this year?

Watch out for Louisville Ballard!