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Please tell me your being sarcastic about them being the fourth best team in the 14th.

Sarcastic I am not. Don't get me wrong, Knott Central has a good team. Tate Cox is one of the best in the mountains and Stamper shows signs of a great player himself. They did beat both Hazard and LCC, BUT , it was obvious that neither were operating at full potential. Knott played as good as I've seen them play in pulling out a win at Memorial Gym, and it took an unreal performance by Cox in the second half. I am not biased toward any school and would cheer hard for the Patriots if they make it to Rupp; I wish them well.

However, Hazard will be hard to handle come late Feburary, especially when Eric Back enters the rotation and gives them much needed help with handling and distributing the ball. Whitaker is an exceptional player and Back will only make him and others better.
Perry Central has also been impressive this first half of the season. They play defense as good as anyone across the state. Chris Noble is capable of hitting big shots and their bigs down low score and control the glass.
I've not seen LCC play much, but from what I hear they are playing well. I'm very interested in seeing the next LCC/Knott matchup.

I do believe if you took Coach Holland or Coach Hatcher and put them on Knott Central's bench, then they would be the most feared team in the region.