Official DII Miss Basketball Thread

[CoachT]

The ballot is now in my hands. Positive feedback is needed as to who you think the nominees should be. Negative comments will not help:

 

The Mr. and Miss Basketball Awards presented by Farm Bureau Insurance of Tennessee will be presented to the top girls and boys in five classifications of the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association at the state basketball championships in March.

 

This group is to include three finalists for Miss Basketball and three for Mr. Basketball in each classification. The winners of the coveted award are to receive the distinguished Mr. and Miss Basketball trophy with the other finalists being presented plaques.

 

The awards will be presented for each classification prior to the championship game awards presentation for each class, respectively. The presentation of the Mr. and Miss Basketball Awards for Division II will be given on Saturday, March 6 at Allen Arena on the campus of Lipscomb University in Nashville.

 

The presentation of the Miss Basketball Awards for Division I, Classes A, AA, and AAA will be given during each championship awards ceremony for each class on Saturday, March 13 at the Murphy Center on the campus of Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro.

 

The presentation of the Mr. Basketball Awards for Division I, Classes A, AA, and AAA will be given during each championship awards ceremony for each class on Saturday, March 20 at the Murphy Center on the campus of Middle Tennessee State University.

 

Any player at any of our member schools is eligible to receive votes, and I would encourage you to take a moment and give careful consideration to any player with whom you are familiar and who you think deserving of the Mr. or Miss Basketball Award.

 

These votes are a nominating process only. A selection committee that will include representatives from each area of the state will meet to vote on the finalists and winner of the Mr. and Miss Basketball Award for each classification. You may submit the names of up to three players in each classification for the awards. It is not necessary to vote for three players in each category, but that is your option. And, please, consider the statewide aspect of this voting process.

 

In order for your ballot to be counted in the selection process, it must be received in our office via mail or fax (615-889-0544) no later than noon on FEBRUARY 8. Please respond today.

[ashjan]

Here are the best of the players I've seen this year. I haven't seen anyone from the West. And yes, I am homer for one.

 

Clay, GPS - soph point guard. Will win one before she graduates. Probably the most natural ballplayer of the bunch.

 

Wyatt, FRA - only a freshman but plays beyond her years. Will get better and will contend each year.

 

Carpenter, Ensworth - very good player but, like Baechle, teams can key on her. She's second in DII-AA in ppg at 14.5.

 

Baechle, JPII - all state last year. Leads DIIAA in ppg with 16.5. Had been around 20 ppg all year but is still recovering from an ankle sprain. Has had best games against best opponents.

 

Really no clear cut favorites as in the past unless someone from Memphis is lights out. Just my thoughts.

[Trojan Fan]

Best I've seen in the west in DII-A are the same two from last year.

 

Lauren Avant now healthy is rolling for Lausanne but missing the early season due to injury could hold her back.

 

Alex Black at Harding is a fantastic PG who can score on anybody.

[gopokes]

My thoughts:

 

Avant (Lausanne) - Even though she's a great player, I'm not sure how she could be considered this year (injuries).

 

Carpenter (Ensworth) - Probably the favorite because of where she plays.

 

Wyatt (FRA) - If you look at the stats, she should at least be a finalist.

 

Eakes (Ezell-Harding) - Again, look at the stats...

 

Black (Harding Academy) - Finalist from last year, probably means she's in.

 

Baechle (JPII) - Good solid player.

[MTOWN21]

My nominees are:

 

Alex Black (Harding)- Finalist from last year.

 

Marie Carpenter (Ensworth)- Big part of Ensworth team,

 

Symone Daniels (St.Benedict)- 13 ppg. 13 rbs 2 stls.

 

These are my three choices.

[Dragon1000]

The ballot is now in my hands. Positive feedback is needed as to who you think the nominees should be. .

 

D. Wyatt - FRA - Hands down.

[BBaller91]

I still like Chadarryl Clay, she had 32 pts against Brentwood Academy. She was 10 for 16 from the field. She also had 7 assists that game. I realize she is only a 10th grader but I still think that is impressive!!

[bigboogar]

I heard Paige Baechle from JPII scored 40 points against BGA. She has been a good solid player for JPII all year. Looking at all her stats (rbnds, assts, stls, free throws, and pts.) she deserves a serious consideration for Miss Basketball.

[MTOWN21]

My nominees are in this order

 

Symone Daniels (St.Benedict)- 13 ppg. 13 rbs 2 stls.

 

Alex Black (Harding)- Finalist from last year.

 

Marie Carpenter (Ensworth)- Big part of Ensworth team,

 

 

These are my three choices.

[9aafan]

The ballot is now in my hands. Positive feedback is needed as to who you think the nominees should be. .

 

D. Wyatt - FRA - Hands down.

 

Eakes - Ezell Harding

[Football101101]

Paige Baechle scored 40 points last night. She should be given serious consideration for this award

[ashjan]

Paige Baechle scored 40 points last night. She should be given serious consideration for this award

It was 40 pts on 18-20 from the floor and 4-6 from the line. She came out of the game with 5 minutes left in the game. Also 11 rebounds, 7 steals. BGA isn't good but she played against a solid 6-3 post in Ramer. Earlier in the year she dominated 6-5 Myers from Lavergne (28pts) in a 4 pt loss. Also hit Sycamore with 25 in a 1 pt road loss. Missing time with an ankle and sitting half the game 6 times against bad teams may keep her from getting the consideration she deserves. We should see the Memphis players in the tournament so I'll have a better comparason. Good luck to all.