District Rankings

[QSouth89]

No I wasn't at state...had the opportunity to see Jalen a few times. He is great, Tyler is simply better. But hey that's my opinion. If Jalen had to play in the same disctrict Tyler played in he wouldn't have been at state either. Tyler played much better competition that Jalen did night in and night out. Even outside the district against Walton, GA who had 2 All Americans Tyler had 30 pts 15 rebs. Both are great players but I think Tyler is the best around.

 

Not to make this a debate, but Steele literally won a state championship for his team. Fulton did not have any size. Until Hood gets his team to the Boro, he's simply a great player on a good team.

[downtown247]

Not to make this a debate, but Steele literally won a state championship for his team. Fulton did not have any size. Until Hood gets his team to the Boro, he's simply a great player on a good team.

 

 

I'm well aware of the talent that surrounds Hood. Steele had more help. That's not a knock on the talent at LC it's just a fact. Fulton had another D1 guard in Gallman. Steele did hit the game winner, but I can assure you that he did not win the state championship by himself. Jodie Wright coached teams don't have only one player. Everyone plays a role in the success. As far as Fulton's lack of size it's a non issue because they defend so well.

[QSouth89]

I'm well aware of the talent that surrounds Hood. Steele had more help. That's not a knock on the talent at LC it's just a fact. Fulton had another D1 guard in Gallman. Steele did hit the game winner, but I can assure you that he did not win the state championship by himself. Jodie Wright coached teams don't have only one player. Everyone plays a role in the success. As far as Fulton's lack of size it's a non issue because they defend so well.

 

I don't have a dog in the fight, and I'm not a fan of LC or Fulton but Steele was their leading scorer on the year and he and Gallman carried that team. Boyd chipped in but let's be honest, how many people outside of Fulton thought the Falcons had a chance to repeat? They did a heck of job repeating and Steele had much to do it with. Hood had just as much help, Bobby Ault, Powers, Bevins and company may not be D1 players but they can play and they are/were good compliments to Hood.

[chill]

I don't have a dog in the fight, and I'm not a fan of LC or Fulton but Steele was their leading scorer on the year and he and Gallman carried that team. Boyd chipped in but let's be honest, how many people outside of Fulton thought the Falcons had a chance to repeat? They did a heck of job repeating and Steele had much to do it with. Hood had just as much help, Bobby Ault, Powers, Bevins and company may not be D1 players but they can play and they are/were good compliments to Hood.

 

Downtown, the orange colored glasses are clouding your vision. It;s tough to look at Fulton's schedule and say LC's was tougher. Fulton plays every AAA in Knoxville minus Farragut who dropped them due to the recent whipping. I love Tyler's game, but Jalen had the chance to do it against Bolivar Central and Booker T on the biggest stage, and played Bearden better then anyone on this side of the state. The worst out of district games for Fulton were probably AC and Clinton. There are no Loudon, Kingston, HV, Sweetwater's etc(district Sevier loss). Fulton beat Central and beat Oak Ridge without Gallman who ended LC's season. Say what you want about a Wright coached team, but LC had a nice staff too and a lot of talent. I'm not sure why you are debating this, but go to the Boro next year and Steele will be doing it again without the supporting cast. Hopefully, Tyler and the Panthers will too. That would be pretty cool....Good luck in Fulton's region....lol

[LCHoops23]

Tyler Hoods better ive guarded both but both are great

[PTMUPS]

Tyler Hoods better ive guarded both but both are great

 

Did you guard both in scrimmage or a game.? Steele plays best with the pressure on. Without Steele Fulton does not win the state twice. He is a pressure player. I agree Hood has been the best player in the paint since he played at cherokee middle school in Roane County. But it takes 5 players to win in AAA. Steele will look like he is not doing well but he takes over in the tough games. Hood was shut down in the tournament game I saw last year pretty well

I think both will play division 1 ball. LC will finish 3rd or 4th in their district.