karen lotz;1405767 wrote:Austin Gardner sprained his ankle the night before the game and didn't play. Probably the biggest reason SJJ lost. Rogers is good, but I think with a healthy Gardner SJJ is in the regional.

I will say Rogers played much better against Central, and if they played that same game against a full SJJ team they could have beat them. Kynard was really good. I assume he is one of the D1, players. Who is the second, #32? I was pretty impressed with his game.


Oops, should have read ahead, vball already mentioned Gardner.

Laley23;1405807 wrote:No question they could have. But a healthy SJJ only beat them by 6 the first time around. In a much bigger gym, where Rogers press and speed can by utilized a lot more (UT vs a HS gym) there is no guarantee Rogers losses. Ive said all along they didnt get credit because of the Catholic schools in Toledo. But they are damn good and the CL was MUCH better than people gave credit for. I am not one bit surprised they are in Regionals.

Also, Tribune Daily or Devonte Pratt is probably #32. But not sure which. But as VBall said, Kynard and Clemmye Owens are both going to Bethum-Cookman.

karen lotz;1405890 wrote:Donnal is soft.

reclegend22;1405551 wrote:Any word on Andrew Wiggins' recent visit to Chapel Hill for the Duke game? I hope it was everything he thought it would be.

Laley23;1405896 wrote:A. So is Loving
B. Who cares? He wont be in the post at all. He will be a 3pt shooter.

Terry_Tate;1405921 wrote:Obviously my knowledge of Loving is limited, but do you think he can get any PT next year except garbage time? Didn't know if there's a chance he can come in and at least be what Ross has been this year or more consistent than him.

Laley23;1405922 wrote:Yes, he can get PT. But I see him more of a top 50 player than a top 25, 5* guy. So, I dont expect the immediate impact of say, a top 15 player. He wont be as good as recent 5* guys OSU has had immediately. At least, imo.

That said, Ive seen ALL these kids for 4 (some 6 if you count middle school) years, so while I have a great knowledge on them, I am probably also a lot more harsh on grading their performances...

Laley23;1405896 wrote:A. So is Loving
B. Who cares? He wont be in the post at all. He will be a 3pt shooter.

DIVISION I
FIRST TEAM: Marc Loving, Tol. St. John's, 6-8, sr., 21.3; Francisco Santiago, Cleve. St. Ignatius, 6-2, sr., 15.9; Dan Fanelly, Uniontown Green, 6-6, sr., 18.9; Isaiah Johnson, Cin. Walnut Hills, 6-9, sr., 17.6; Jack Gibbs, Westerville North, 5-11, sr., 16.2; Nigel Hayes, Tol. Whitmer, 6-7, sr., 16.2; Maverick Morgan, Springboro, 6-11, sr., 24.7.
Player of the year: Marc Loving, Tol. St. John's.
Coaches of the year: Ed Heintschel, Tol. St. John's; Sean Taylor, Cols. Northland; Ricardo Hill, Cin. Walnut Hills.

karen lotz;1408818 wrote:yeah decently strong year in NWO.

Azubuike24;1409504 wrote:Some swear UK. Some swear KU. There might actually be some drama when he announces on ESPN. The last few, James Young and the Harrison's, it was pretty much locked for the Cats (except those who really thought the twins might pick Maryland).

reclegend22;1409399 wrote:North Carolina guys --

Any news on Wiggins? Did he make any comments about his visit/thoughts on the Carolina program? I imagine despite Duke winning that he enjoyed the experience of the Dean Dome, the town, etc. Say what you want as a Duke fan, but Chapel Hill is a superb college town. I enjoy it a lot, especially when I've been there during the warmer months.

ironman02;1409510 wrote:Is somebody worried?