Mr. Basketball Nominations

[Varo]

FreeAgent, I'd like you to consider Nicholas Hopkins, junior PG from Fayetteville for your Class A vote.  Playing on the varsity squad since he was in the 8th grade, Nick has surpassed several career milestones.  He currently is sitting on 1803 career points (as of Friday the 30th).  Averaging 21.7 ppg, he also is accounting for 4.6 rebounds, 3.1 assists, and 3.4 steals per game to lead Fayetteville High to their 21-2 current record.  With two more regular season, non-district games still to be played before the district tournament, he has the opportunity to add to his impressive stats. He is currently holding an offer from Tennessee Tech, but he is also getting some interest from Belmont, Lipscomb, and some others.  He passed the 1,000 point mark as a  sophomore.  If this video link works, you can look at some of his highlights, including video of him on a Nike Georgia Stars 16U team last summer and videos of his freshman and sophomore years.  Also one of him playing on a Nashville summer team.  If it doesn't, you might copy it to your browser. 

http://youtu.be/Mnb6cBshG4I

And best of all, his GPA after three semesters is a 3.69 and was a 3.5 or better as a freshman and sophomore! 

[westtennhoops]

A west tn. Tucker campbell Aville has to be at top of list. Only player mentioned with career average double double. Bball is a lot more than scoring people. It's rebounding, assisting, shooting efficiently. Best all around numbers. Averages around 19 and 11 per. 1600 plus scored nearing 1000 rebounds 95 blocks etc.

Agreed. Wasn't real familiar with him except for a couple district games last 2years but have watched him play 4 times this year and he is real good. In a couple games I saw I bet he didn't shoot 10 times.

[westtennhoops]

I would love to see everyone that's in the conversation stats and team win loss record. I was strictly speaking on the ones I have seen from west tn only. Certainly there are others throughout the state in each classification that have great stats also. Would like to see em all to be able to compare.

I agree would be cool to compare stats on all these kids. Stats don't tell the complete story but probably a good starting place. I figure for single A the votes will go to Martin from Mitchell or one of the Union City players cause they the best 2 teams in state.

[FridayMainEvent]

Mr. Basketball finalists will be announced tomorrow.

[ucvol]

Chad Culbreath (Ripley) has been a mainstay on the scoring list and this week shall be no different. The scoring senior busted a cool 33 against Memphis Central then reached a milestone dropping 43 points against Wooddale and passing the 2,000 point mark for his prep career.

Chad Culbreath (Ripley) 37pts vs. Jackson Northside

Chad Culbreath (Ripley) 34pts vs. Covington

Chad Culbreath (Ripley) 43pts vs. Wooddale

Chad Culbreath (Ripley) 33pts vs. Memphis Centra

Chad Culbreath (Ripley) 25pts vs. Crockett County

Chad Culbreath (Ripley) 35pts vs. Brighton

Chad Culbreath (Ripley) 29pts vs. Obion County

Chad Culbreath (Ripley) 28pts vs. Crockett County

Chad Culbreath (Ripley) 40pts vs. Lexington

Chad Culbreath (Ripley) 51pts vs. Brighton

Chad Culbreath (Ripley) 31pts vs. MUS

Ripley (74) — Chad Culbreath 45 vs Covington Last Night!

 

I must say Ripley's Chad Culbreath is the most underrated player in the state hands down. First time I seen this kid play was against haywood last yr in the district championship. Haywood was undefeated and everyone thought Ripley had no shot. culbreath sat most of the 3rd to catch fire in the 4th. Haywood box and 1 him and he had atleast 20 in the 4th quarter. They gave Haywood their 1st lost but Ripley lost in sub state behind Culbreaths 37 points. Manassas (65) — Rayford Albright 26, Tony Atkins 2, DeShun Bell 10, Deadrick Brown 3, Marcus Nesby 8, Courtney Smith 8, Fernando Wilkins 8.

Ripley-Tenn. (62) — Xavier Alston 2, J.Q. Atkins 5, Steven Collins 4, Chad Culbreath 37, Famous Jones 7, Xavier Lumpkin 5, Gerry White 2

 

Culbreath is hands down the best PG in AA he has no hype like other players in the state but his numbers does not lie.

Didn't Ripley play UC earlier this year? How did they do and how many points did Culbreath have against UC?

[copenoc]

He had 16..Stockdale from UC Had 29

[FridayMainEvent]

Here are the finalist:

Class A Mr. Basketball Finalists

 

Tucker Campbell, Adamsville

 

Marcus Deberry, Union City

 

Jeremiah Martin, Mitchell

 

 

 

Class AA Mr. Basketball Finalists

 

Braxton Blackwell, Christ Presbyterian Academy

 

Chris McNeal, Jackson South Side

 

LeGerald Vick, Douglass

 

 

 

Class AAA Mr. Basketball Finalists

 

Donte Dorsey, Southwind

 

Dedric Lawson, Hamilton

 

K.J. Lawson, Hamilton

 

 

 

Division II-A Mr. Basketball Finalists

 

Kenny Cooper, Franklin Road Academy

 

Dakota Quinn, Davidson Academy

 

Justin Wertner, St. George’s

 

 

 

Division II-AA Mr. Basketball Finalists

 

Jordan Bone, Ensworth

 

Darius Garland, Brentwood Academy

 

Micah Thomas, Briarcrest

[stock68]

Let me start by saying I am proud of all the boys nominated for Mr. baskrtball. but we all know who,s carrying the biggest load on that UC team.

[RealisticFan45]

Culbreath is a good talent don't know if he's the best PG in AA though.

[bballguru1]

I seen culbreath play against Covington Friday and he is very good, wouldn't put him in front of McNeal and tyger Campbell at the pg position. McNeal is hands down best pg in the state and that is why he is a Mr. Basketball finalist.

[uptempo]

I seen culbreath play against Covington Friday and he is very good, wouldn't put him in front of McNeal and tyger Campbell at the pg position. McNeal is hands down best pg in the state and that is why he is a Mr. Basketball finalist.

Have to agree....