[Basketball Guru]

I would have to grade them similar to poster above.

Sheldon Clark - Tim Rice- had a lot of success at Southwestern. Built a solid program there. I hear the cardinals have suffered some major injuries this summer. So we may have to wait later in the season to give final grade. I agree SC did a great job of getting him to Martin county. Grade A-.

Johnson Central - Darrin Rice - Also did a great job of getting established coach to move. Coach Rice is where he wants to be and in my opinion will rebuild JC back to a regional contender in a year or two. Grade A-

Betsy Layne - Randy Coleman - hopefully will change BL style of play. Has the talent to win but may need one more year to make that step to contender. Good hire for BL. Grade B.

Prestonsburg - Brandon Gearheart - needs some time to learn the ropes of varsity coaching. Pburg needs to stick with a coach and give them time to grow. Grade - C.

Pike Central - ? Hatcher - arrives from W VA. 1st head coaching job, PC will be way down this year, so may have to wait a while to get a good read on coaching ability. Comes from a strong basketball family so that should help. Grade C- (based on returning talent.)

Lawrence Co. - ? ? not sure, do know talent level is down from last year. Grade - Incomplete. because I have no knowledge of new coach. Need some help on this one.