[The Weatherman]

The region has lost a ton of talent. I think it is down tremendously and will be in a rebuilding phase for a couple years. As far as rankings go, I think Owsley is the best team returning. They return Terry, Brown, Lynch and Grubb. I just don't see anyone in the 14th competing against them. After Owsley, I would put Hazard at a distant second, which is somewhat questionable.

Letcher lost Couch and Whitt. Knott lost Gayheart, Combs, Gibson, and Hall. Estill lost Angel and Baker. Perry lost Neace and McAlarnis (transfer). Assuming McAlarnis transfers to Knott, then it makes them much better than they would have been without her. The Bailey transfer from Letcher is not proven so I don't know her impact other than she has size.

Overall, I think the 14th will be ugly basketball this season needing some time to grow. Good luck to all teams.