[kywldcat01]

I'm waiting to see the Max Preps poll also. I wouldn't be surprised if they have Holmes in the top 10. They ranked Elijah and Rico in the top 100 for the 2010 class. I also look for Scott Co. to be in the top 30. Both teams are loaded, and IMO can compete on a national level. It would be nice if SC and Holmes played in the regular season. It would be a showcase, how many times have you seen 8 or 9 D-1 players on the floor in a high school game in Kentucky ?

I agree. It'd be a really good match up that would have D1 talent all over the floor. With or without them on Holmes schedule though, Holmes will see some pretty tough competition this year and see some very good players. Check this out:

Dec 5th @ Marshall Co Hoopfest v Bowman Academy (Gary, IND)

Bowman was 19-3 last year and return everyone from that team, including 6'6 soph Dejuan Marrero who is rated nationally for his class and also considered the best prospect for 2012 in Indiana.

Dec 12th @ Kentucky/Tennessee Shooutout (Warren Central) v Memphis Central

Central is absolutely loaded. They feature the #3 prospect in the country for 2012 in 6'7 230 lb Jarnell Stokes. Complimenting Stokes is 6'4 sr Tim Peete who is a 4 star prospect and already committed to Tulsa. 5'10 Masceo Harmon is a rare 3 yr starter for them and 6'4 Andre Applewhite is another sophomore D1 prospect for the Bearcats. Central has size and are very athletic.

Dec 17-22 King of the Bluegrass

Loaded with D1 talent across the board. Memphis Central is in this event as well.

Jan 2nd @ Mason Co

Mason Co won't be as good as recent years but still feature 6'7 Treg Setty.

Jan 5th v Princeton, OH

Princeton features 4 star prospect and top 100 player Jordan Sibert who is committed to Ohio St.

Jan 16th @ Joe B. Hall Kentucky Preps Classic v Christian Co

CC lost just one starter from last year's team and return several D1 prospects in 6'4 sr Shaquille Wilson and 6'6 jr Donovan Kates.

Feb 6th v Warren Central

Warren Central features two of the best juniors in the state in 6'6 George Fant and 5'10 Jordan Shanklin.

Holmes schedule is absolutely ridiculous this year. Added to those games are tough match ups in region with Highlands and Boone who are both top 20 teams in the state, with Highlands probably in the top 12-15. Holmes will have to come to play every night.