Mr Basketball Thread

[JPII]

I realize my username might be a misnomer, but at least it isn't as bad as sportsguru15. Man, what have you been smokin?!!! I've only seen the Smith twins play 4 times, but it was obvious the talent was there. Congrats to Perry Co., but to call those boys the choke twins is WRONG. They have done nothing but prove their worth for the last four years; AND they DO have a championship ring to show for their efforts.

 

Oh, and akaGlazed, why are you glazed over? It's getting so old to here you guys from the West cry about the East teams being weak. Check the record Book, but I think that over the last twenty years the West holds only a 12 to 8 lead in State Championships in Class A. And right now, the top 3 teams in AAA are from the East. So step off. The West has loaded up Class A with private schools that DO recruit and I will admit the West is stronger. But, it's just like watching the NCAA brackets tonight, the system is set up to give teams that aren't the strongest the opportunity to experience the glory of playing at a level that brings those boys the feeling of jubilation they get to pass on to their kids, grand-kids, etc. And that shouldn't be taken away because the West has a higher number of schools that get to go out entice players to come play for their program because of academic excellence, better facilities, improved collegiate opportunities, etc. I realize private schools have more to offer and if I could afford it, or if my kids could secure scholarships, my children would attend private institutions. But, this does give them an advantage over public schools and the West is loaded with private schools.

 

I am a supporter of Oneida High School athletics and I remember in 1994 when we went to the final four of the state only to lose to Battle Ground Academy. In the other semi-final game, Summertown lost to private school Goodpasture who was led by future NBA player Ron Mercer. From what I understand, Mercer was not from anywhere near the Goodpasture school(great recruiting, I guess). I can still remember that Friday night going out to eat with our coach, Bill Hall, and the head coach from Summertown and discussing the fact that we should find a gym and play the public school state championship somewhere on Sunday. Ha! Ha! But that has happened several times over the years where the public schools have had to watch the championship game from the stands, while it's all private schools in the championship game.

 

Anyway, I digress. Hughes is a great player and would be a fine choice for Mr. Basketball, but the award isn't based on whose team goes the furthest. It would be nice if they could give co-Mr. Basketball awards this year in Class A. Probably won't happen, but the Smith twins deserve it.

 

By the way, go Hampton and Cloudland!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Good post! But I still say N. Hughes for MR. B-Ball

[whiteknight]

HAHA thats a funny one! D1 scholarship...Lipscomb???? Thats a joke! Wooo yeah a real powerhouse...a good techinal school would wear out Lipscomb...or maybe a community college...doesnt sound like the choke twins are too tough much less deserve Mr Basketball...haha

 

What in the world are you smoking? If you want to bash someone look elsewhere!! Choking is not scoring 23 points each in that game against perry county!! And anyone can have a bad gamev what about perry county going 1 of 21 from the 3 point line in the game yesterday? It happens and you all should be ashamed of making such a statement!!! And you are playing on what team..... That is what I thought!!!

[Lord Vader]

I'd say Malcolm Smith will win it but Hughes proved the past couple of weeks that if he is not the best player in 1A, he is the 2nd best.

 

In the 3 biggest games of his career (sub-state, state rd 1, state rd 2), he went for 40 points, 26 points, and 24 points.

 

It did not go unnoticed either. He was bombarded by college coaches after Hampton's loss yesterday.

[WindUpBird]

I realize my username might be a misnomer, but at least it isn't as bad as sportsguru15. Man, what have you been smokin?!!! I've only seen the Smith twins play 4 times, but it was obvious the talent was there. Congrats to Perry Co., but to call those boys the choke twins is WRONG. They have done nothing but prove their worth for the last four years; AND they DO have a championship ring to show for their efforts.

 

Oh, and akaGlazed, why are you glazed over? It's getting so old to here you guys from the West cry about the East teams being weak. Check the record Book, but I think that over the last twenty years the West holds only a 12 to 8 lead in State Championships in Class A. And right now, the top 3 teams in AAA are from the East. So step off. The West has loaded up Class A with private schools that DO recruit and I will admit the West is stronger. But, it's just like watching the NCAA brackets tonight, the system is set up to give teams that aren't the strongest the opportunity to experience the glory of playing at a level that brings those boys the feeling of jubilation they get to pass on to their kids, grand-kids, etc. And that shouldn't be taken away because the West has a higher number of schools that get to go out entice players to come play for their program because of academic excellence, better facilities, improved collegiate opportunities, etc. I realize private schools have more to offer and if I could afford it, or if my kids could secure scholarships, my children would attend private institutions. But, this does give them an advantage over public schools and the West is loaded with private schools.

 

I am a supporter of Oneida High School athletics and I remember in 1994 when we went to the final four of the state only to lose to Battle Ground Academy. In the other semi-final game, Summertown lost to private school Goodpasture who was led by future NBA player Ron Mercer. From what I understand, Mercer was not from anywhere near the Goodpasture school(great recruiting, I guess). I can still remember that Friday night going out to eat with our coach, Bill Hall, and the head coach from Summertown and discussing the fact that we should find a gym and play the public school state championship somewhere on Sunday. Ha! Ha! But that has happened several times over the years where the public schools have had to watch the championship game from the stands, while it's all private schools in the championship game.

 

Anyway, I digress. Hughes is a great player and would be a fine choice for Mr. Basketball, but the award isn't based on whose team goes the furthest. It would be nice if they could give co-Mr. Basketball awards this year in Class A. Probably won't happen, but the Smith twins deserve it.

 

By the way, go Hampton and Cloudland!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

It's funny how you say the West is loaded with private A teams when I think you are referring to Middle TN. I think you need a geography lesson because a West private school hasn't won A since... have they ever? It's also interesting that when most of the East TN teams that won the state in A were private schools themselves.

Edited March 19, 2011 by WindUpBird

[volfan007]

It's funny how you say the West is loaded with private A teams when I think you are referring to Middle TN. I think you need a geography lesson because a West private school hasn't won A since... have they ever? It's also interesting that when most of the East TN teams that won the state in A were private schools themselves.

 

Well said, Windupbird...well said...

[whiteknight]

Congrats to Malcolm Smith for being named Class A Mr. basketball for the 2011 Year!!!! Also congrats to Martin Smith and Nate Hughes for the Mr Basketball nominations!!!

[viva]

Congratulations to all the winners, the teams and individual winners for Mr. Basketball. I was surprised to hear at least one person booing Andre Hollins when his name was announced. Andre is the nicest young man you could hope to know. He's smart, polite, respectful and a real competitor.

Edited March 20, 2011 by viva

[bearsmom]

Who won AAA Mr Basketball?

[viva]

Who won AAA Mr Basketball?

 

Andre Hollins, White Station. I was sort of surprised; I think everyone in the west end of the state expected Adonis Thomas to win.