[dbcooper]

Actually, in other threads other posters began immediately belittling LC's achievement with "the 15th is way down" talk. Then catwoman hit his head on the way to the keyboard and said they were as good as Paintsville 96 or SV '10.
Having watched/followed HS hoops closely from Pikeville to Piner and Catlettsburg to Carlisle County, I can add a reasonable LC fan's perspective - and one that most would fall in line with, too.
This team lacks size. It is their key bugaboo. Teams with length who commit to the post and crash the glass are likely to pose a significant challenge to them. Teams that can pair that with an effective perimeter shooting performance will probably beat them.
There was also reason to be skeptical of LC's defensive play during a lot of the regular season.
During most of the postseason, however, LC has upped their defensive commitment and has played at a higher level. So, I think that issue has subsided a bit.
Another thing that isn't quite accurate in most assessments of LC is that they haven't played enough at the Sweet 16 level to be ready for it. This team is pretty battle-tested. They did 13 games in 15 days over Christmas and beat a top 10 team on a neutral floor, a good Perry Central team and have gone 13-4 out of region.
All in all, it looks to be a fun tournament and there's a chance that these kids could make noise. If they lose, they've still had a historic season. If they make a good run, it'll be the stuff of legend. Should be fun to see.