[Slim one]

1. Breathitt: I don't think they lost anyone, with most taking advantage of the extra year of eligibility.  Loaded with talent, can score at any position. They have talent on the bench that can come in and help. Collins looks like a different player with talent around him. They are playing good ball right now, just wonder if they can all stay happy sharing the ball and sharing the spotlight..
2. Perry: Had some good players take advantage of the extra year. Won some big games over the summer. Got size and strength down low and a good point. Not sure how the bench is, but Perry will be a much improved team from last year.
3. Wolfe: Here is another team that didn't lose a whole lot due to extra year. Return 4 starters from last years team. Can they keep it together and be consistent is the question. All the talent in the world don't mean anything if you can't get it to work together and be consistent. Ritchie is one to keep your eye on.
4. Knott: I believe they had one senior take advantage of the extra year. Shepherd, the hustler and grit player. Other than that, they lost 3 key players and a lot of size. I am hearing they picked up a couple new faces, a little size and some speed. No big name players, but players that will be able to help. They have at talented Junior group that should produce this year and keep Knott in the running as they defend their 14th region title.
5. Hazard: Like Knott, lost key players and will be rebuilding this year, unless they can get some transfers, I don't really see Hazard breaking into the top 3, but it is Hazard, so anything can happen.

I think this is a good analysis of the region. Breathitt did graduate Christy but picked up Collins. I look for Braxton O'hara to play. He had transferred to Clark Co. for half a year before coming back last year.He was the leading rebounder year before last.  He's repeating his senior year, Collins is repeating his jr year and Sperry his freshman year.