[B-E-L-I-E-V-E]

Try to anyways.

I hope Pikeville just played bad tonight or Male played bad against SV

SV if just a good team and that s all you can say. SV is just overall a better team if doesnt go to there heads.

[Lion Crazy]

Congrats Male!

[Capt. DH]

Pikeville is nowhere the same team they were last year, no matter what they returned. They lost their best player in Harmon so how can you expect to be anywhere close to last year teams without him. I keep reading about how Pikeville won't give the 6'10" Adams boy the ball enough. Why is that? Is turnover Tim throwing the ball to the other team or what? Is somebody changing the plays and calling his own number or what? What is the deal?

[BasketBallonlyfan]

Pikeville is nowhere the same team they were last year, no matter what they returned. They lost their best player in Harmon so how can you expect to be anywhere close to last year teams without him. I keep reading about how Pikeville won't give the 6'10" Adams boy the ball enough. Why is that? Is turnover Tim throwing the ball to the other team or what? Is somebody changing the plays and calling his own number or what? What is the deal?

I personally think they miss Jacob Sword more than they miss Daniel. Pikeville needs a good floor leader like they had last year. Someone needs to step up bigtime for them.

[1977]

I personally think they miss Jacob Sword more than they miss Daniel. Pikeville needs a good floor leader like they had last year. Someone needs to step up bigtime for them.

Never thought of that, but you may be right. It has to be someone with experience though. Someone the entire team and coaches have confidence in.

[Capt. DH]

I personally think they miss Jacob Sword more than they miss Daniel. Pikeville needs a good floor leader like they had last year. Someone needs to step up bigtime for them.

You are probably exactly right. Sword was a dependable point guard with a lot of class and leadership.

[1977]

I bet if the Pikeville coaching staff looked hard enough and made some changes, they would find someone on the team that could fit into that position if given the chance. There's an old country song, I think, that says---I overlooked an orchid searching for a rose.......

[Elwayfan]

Dev didnt score, but on the other hand, he wasnt allowed to play any at all. He played maybe 4 minutes in the first quarter and was called for 3 fouls. Got back in at the start of the 3rd, played maybe a minute and a half and was called for his 4th. At the start of the 4th, he fouled out with 7:34 left in the game. He got maybe 5 minutes of playing in the whole game.

Devin Adams will do fine against most teams in Pikeville's region. It's the the teams with "team speed" that will be his toughest challenge. Even though he's big and could create some problems for other teams, he doesn't have enough speed and quickness to play. When he does play against teams that are speedy and quick he will most likely get into foul trouble. I think that will be Pikeville's thorn in the heel when they face Paintsville or Shelby Valley. Good luck Panthers!

[BasketBallonlyfan]

Well, from watching in practice and games, there really isnt anyone stepping up to take his place as either a vocal leader or a floor leader. Jacob was a very good floor leader last season.

[1977]

I'm agreeing with you BBOF! I haven't been to practice but I been to some games. I don't think any of the players know what their role is on the team right now. Do think that the head coach should let the players know where they stand as far as a leadership role or do you think one of the players just needs to take over that role?

[More Cowbell]

I personally think they miss Jacob Sword more than they miss Daniel. Pikeville needs a good floor leader like they had last year. Someone needs to step up bigtime for them.

That is an excellent point. I think a lot of Pikeville supporters underestimated how important Jacob was to their team last year and thought he would be easy to replace. It's never easy to replace a strong floor general.

[Scotty doesn't know]

That is an excellent point. I think a lot of Pikeville supporters underestimated how important Jacob was to their team last year and thought he would be easy to replace. It's never easy to replace a strong floor general.

Agree. They may be the main problem this year.

[BasketBallonlyfan]

I'm agreeing with you BBOF! I haven't been to practice but I been to some games. I don't think any of the players know what their role is on the team right now. Do think that the head coach should let the players know where they stand as far as a leadership role or do you think one of the players just needs to take over that role?

My personal opinion is that a coach cant pick someone to do it. It has to be someone who steps up and wants the job. Now, a coach can pick someone and tell them they are the point guard, or any position on the floor and to run the team. But they cant be the floor leader because someone said so.

[fairplayer]

Devon Burchett started playing tonight and got sick. If you have seen the last few games you will have noticed that this young man, although he is a sophomore, he is 17 and beginning to show that he can become a leader for this team. His ballhandling, passing, and setting up the plays are terrific. He will definitely shine in the weeks to come.

[More Cowbell]

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