[P. Fanning]

What do the Blackcats need to do to turn this season around? They’re probably one of the top 5 teams in the region based solely on talent, yet they’re 0-5 and dead last in the 15th according to pretty much everybody. I don’t think just saying “Keithley should take fewer shots” is the answer. I think the problem is deeper than that. This team just looks uninspired to be a team. They aren’t playing well together right now. The coaches on the bench have watched and coached more basketball than most (if not all) other coaching staffs in the 15th. I admit that I’ve been hitting the panic button pretty hard on them, but there is still a whole lot of basketball games left to be played and as of right now they’re only 0-1 in their district. There’s still time for this team to maximize its potential and make a run at the 58th, but what needs to happen for them to do so?

You and I agree on a lot of things, but there is no way we have a top five team based solely on talent. We only have 3-4 kids who are capable of playing varsity basketball from a physical standpoint. I just saw in another post where three or four people ranked Prestonsburg the worst team in the region. As you said Keithley should take fewer shots, but where is the production going to come from if he does start taking fewer shots? It's not like we have bench full of shooters or scores. I don't have the answer for this season, but if you want to start building a program, a coaching change must happen, and happen fast. There is zero excitement around the program, and I've been hearing from some who are close to the middle school program, there isn't much excitement there as well. I'm hoping they can get things turned around, but I'm afraid the coaching and talent isn't in place for that to happen. If we were to go with a new head coach after this year, you have to ask yourself, who would take the job? At this time it isn't a very attractive job, but it could be a good job with the right person. Hail Blackcats!

I’ve said it in other threads but after this season, give it to Doug Hopkins. I’ve been told by multiple people that the reason I’ve not been allowed to help (outside of probably spouting off on here ) is because my son plays. If that’s the case, I’d gladly step back on the sideline next season to help Doug. I don’t want to be a head coach. I thought I did but I don’t have the time with work and kids. But I’d gladly help Doug try and assemble a respectable program again.

Doug Hopkins, Justin Allen and Brandon Geartheart??????

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What do the Blackcats need to do to turn this season around? They’re probably one of the top 5 teams in the region based solely on talent, yet they’re 0-5 and dead last in the 15th according to pretty much everybody. I don’t think just saying “Keithley should take fewer shots” is the answer. I think the problem is deeper than that. This team just looks uninspired to be a team. They aren’t playing well together right now. The coaches on the bench have watched and coached more basketball than most (if not all) other coaching staffs in the 15th. I admit that I’ve been hitting the panic button pretty hard on them, but there is still a whole lot of basketball games left to be played and as of right now they’re only 0-1 in their district. There’s still time for this team to maximize its potential and make a run at the 58th, but what needs to happen for them to do so?

You and I agree on a lot of things, but there is no way we have a top five team based solely on talent. We only have 3-4 kids who are capable of playing varsity basketball from a physical standpoint. I just saw in another post where three or four people ranked Prestonsburg the worst team in the region. As you said Keithley should take fewer shots, but where is the production going to come from if he does start taking fewer shots? It's not like we have bench full of shooters or scores. I don't have the answer for this season, but if you want to start building a program, a coaching change must happen, and happen fast. There is zero excitement around the program, and I've been hearing from some who are close to the middle school program, there isn't much excitement there as well. I'm hoping they can get things turned around, but I'm afraid the coaching and talent isn't in place for that to happen. If we were to go with a new head coach after this year, you have to ask yourself, who would take the job? At this time it isn't a very attractive job, but it could be a good job with the right person. Hail Blackcats!

I’ve said it in other threads but after this season, give it to Doug Hopkins. I’ve been told by multiple people that the reason I’ve not been allowed to help (outside of probably spouting off on here ) is because my son plays. If that’s the case, I’d gladly step back on the sideline next season to help Doug. I don’t want to be a head coach. I thought I did but I don’t have the time with work and kids. But I’d gladly help Doug try and assemble a respectable program again.

Doug Hopkins, Justin Allen and Brandon Geartheart?????? Sounds like a good coaching crew to me. 

Sad thing is, Prestonsburg had Gearheart and Allen and then let Gearheart go after one season. They'd be wise to reach out to him to see if he'd want it back. Its no secret I've been a fan of Justin Allen's since he played for Prestonsburg so if you could get him as an assistant, it's a no brainer. Sadly, no brainers seem to stump Floyd County athletics quite often.