tcs

#2 ranked soph in the nation? What's your source on that?

Everybody, PLEASE stop complaining about Tyler Smith being the #3 prospect in the sophomore class. Being ranked #3 in the sophomore class in the state of Tennessee is NOT a bad thing. Gomab's rankings are one man's opinion, and he is entitled to his own opinion. Maybe he's right, maybe he's wrong. End of story.

Give it up. Being ranked the #3 sophomore in the state IS NOT an insult. You should know that.

That's not to say that Smith can't be a better player. Remember, these guys are only sophomores. It's more difficult to predict college potential for guys who just finished their sophomore year than, say, for guys who just finished their senior year.

Anybody know what to expect this season?

Dewayne Robertson, #4 pick in this year's NFL draft (to the Jets) is from Melrose High... played college ball at Kentucky.

Lorenzen Wright went to Booker T. Washington in Memphis.

He's in jail.

Who exactly is "the Bear"? Don Haskins? He retired and has absolutely no connection to Tennessee.

Pro basketball in SPAIN... we're not talking about the NBA here.

Since most of the private schools that currently play in Division I are in Class A (with a few in AA), more schools would move down than up in order to balance out the divisions.

Ballin, I agree with you that the SEC was big-time, but I don't think that's what was meant by the statement. Big-time, NATIONAL programs is more what was meant. Ever notice how little Duke, North Carolina, Kansas, etc., rely on in-state talent? Most SEC teams (Kentucky being the exception) recruit primarily from the Southeast... thus a good ballplayer receiving interest from a few SEC schools would not be unusual. On the other hand, high-profile programs like Duke and Kansas basically have their pick of the cream of the crop in each recruiting class. Receiving interest from one of these schools would generally mean that the player in question is VERY good.

Do tell, what did this post add to this debate?

As usual, a Giles County fan overrating Tyler Smith. What's new?

Just wondering how Brian Carter, third-team all-state and a finalist for Mr. Basketball, is not on your Top 100 seniors list, not even honorable mention. That struck me as odd.