[Keystone12]

Not much has changed with the 13th Region rankings up to this point. Below is how I see it so far.

1) South Laurel - Jordan Mabe continues to show why he is a top 3 player. Jordan Steele came along some in the King of the Bluegrass. Rawlings needs to take more pressure off Mabe with his scoring. He is very capable. Mabe will continue to get 20 and 10 and play great defense. Someone else needs to emerge in order for them to win the 13th. For now I think they have clearly established themselves as number 1.

2) Harlan County - Not surprise at number 2. Maddox Huff is a dominant scorer but I didn't see him averaging 10 RPG. He had 15 in their last game. Trent Cole is a solid ball handler and doesn't turn it over. Reggie Cottrell is the energy that drives the team. Napier and Jaycee Carter round out this solid contender for the 13th.

3) North Laurel - Reece Davidson is the everything for their team. As he goes so do they. Outside of maybe Rawlings, there is no one else who can go get you a bucket for them. Jordan Rawlings has been shooting the ball well lately. Although no one really jumps out, I think they do enough around Davidson to make them a contender. Jervis has a deceiving game. Maximizes his ability, doesn't turn the ball over and is a reliable shooter. 

4) Corbin - Ryder Akins is a budding star for Corbin. He is an athletic guard with good size at 6'3" and posts up well for a guard. He is rebounding well this year but his biggest contribution to the Redhounds is his unselfishness. He has struggled so far from 3 but he did shoot around 40% from there last year. Eli Pietrowski has started to come along strong averaging 15ppg and around 8-9 rebounds. Also Farmer will only get better. If the young Hounds develop some toughness they will be there in the end. 

5) Bell County - Blake Burnett being healthy is everything for the Bobcats. He is the straw that stirs the Bell County drink. They are a real contender with him healthy. Every position can step out and shoot threes. Cameron Hall is very underrated and Buell is a matchup problem at 6'5". I was impressed how they competed against GRC. If they show continued toughness they could win it all. 


Top Players:

1) Jordan Mabe - SL
2) Maddox Huff - HC
3) Reece Davidson - NL
4) Sawyer Thompson - Pineville
5) Ryder Akins - Corbin
6) Grayson Burton - KC
7) Blake Burnett - BC
8) Reggie Cottrell - HC
9) Ashton Moser - Pineville
10) Eli Pietrowski - Corbin
11) Colton Rawlings - SL
12) Cameron Hall - BC
13) Ethan Buell - BC
14) Aiden Wagers - CC
15) Ethan Jackson - CC

[shottaker23]

Not much to argue with there other than I put NL over HC. Good list

[TheTruth!]

Not much has changed with the 13th Region rankings up to this point. Below is how I see it so far.

1) South Laurel - Jordan Mabe continues to show why he is a top 3 player. Jordan Steele came along some in the King of the Bluegrass. Rawlings needs to take more pressure off Mabe with his scoring. He is very capable. Mabe will continue to get 20 and 10 and play great defense. Someone else needs to emerge in order for them to win the 13th. For now I think they have clearly established themselves as number 1.

2) Harlan County - Not surprise at number 2. Maddox Huff is a dominant scorer but I didn't see him averaging 10 RPG. He had 15 in their last game. Trent Cole is a solid ball handler and doesn't turn it over. Reggie Cottrell is the energy that drives the team. Napier and Jaycee Carter round out this solid contender for the 13th.

3) North Laurel - Reece Davidson is the everything for their team. As he goes so do they. Outside of maybe Rawlings, there is no one else who can go get you a bucket for them. Jordan Rawlings has been shooting the ball well lately. Although no one really jumps out, I think they do enough around Davidson to make them a contender. Jervis has a deceiving game. Maximizes his ability, doesn't turn the ball over and is a reliable shooter. 

4) Corbin - Ryder Akins is a budding star for Corbin. He is an athletic guard with good size at 6'3" and posts up well for a guard. He is rebounding well this year but his biggest contribution to the Redhounds is his unselfishness. He has struggled so far from 3 but he did shoot around 40% from there last year. Eli Pietrowski has started to come along strong averaging 15ppg and around 8-9 rebounds. Also Farmer will only get better. If the young Hounds develop some toughness they will be there in the end. 

5) Bell County - Blake Burnett being healthy is everything for the Bobcats. He is the straw that stirs the Bell County drink. They are a real contender with him healthy. Every position can step out and shoot threes. Cameron Hall is very underrated and Buell is a matchup problem at 6'5". I was impressed how they competed against GRC. If they show continued toughness they could win it all. 


Top Players:

1) Jordan Mabe - SL
2) Maddox Huff - HC
3) Reece Davidson - NL
4) Sawyer Thompson - Pineville
5) Ryder Akins - Corbin
6) Grayson Burton - KC
7) Blake Burnett - BC
8) Reggie Cottrell - HC
9) Ashton Moser - Pineville
10) Eli Pietrowski - Corbin
11) Colton Rawlings - SL
12) Cameron Hall - BC
13) Ethan Buell - BC
14) Aiden Wagers - CC
15) Ethan Jackson - CC

Good list.

[Old School Hound]

Good job, Keystone.Do you have a rooting interest in a 13th region team or are you strictly an impartial observer. You do a nice job assessing the region's best.

[Keystone12]

I appreciate that. Not really rooting for a specific team. I have different reasons to pull for 4 or 5 teams in the 13th. Many family members and close friends have played in the 13th through the years. I am a big HS basketball fan in general. I try to follow the most of the state but not as closely as the 13th.

[Old School Hound]

I appreciate that. Not really rooting for a specific team. I have different reasons to pull for 4 or 5 teams in the 13th. Many family members and close friends have played in the 13th through the years. I am a big HS basketball fan in general. I try to follow the most of the state but not as closely as the 13th.

Well, keep up the good work. I don't get to watch a lot of games so I rely on your keen analysis to keep up to date. From what you've seen of my Hounds this season, what do you like most about Tony's team, and what needs to happen to get them to the next level, where they can win a region title?

[Keystone12]

Thanks again OSH. I like the way Corbin shares the ball. They are also gang rebounding so Pietrowski isnt stuck battling alone. They are lacking in depth. Britain is a good defender and shot better last year than he has so far this year. He will come around. Zack Reynolds is such an important part of the toughness they need. Corbin’s elite fball program has helped basketball so much. Those kids are usually bruisers like zander curry and pietrowski. The threes haven’t fallen like i thought they would. I think that will get better. Actually Eli pietrowski has shot well from there last couple of games. If they can keep Akins dialed in (im told he is 15 years old) they will go very far. Ive watched this region for forty years and i believe that kid is elite. I think he can be part of the small handful of really big time players from the 13th. They lost a lot of toughness in curry and barton. No guard rebounds a ball like zander curry! They have more skill and better shooting overall but they lost so much toughness. Ive seen tony’s teams look bad early but it never fails that everyone seems bought in by the end. Thats why i have them so high. Until bell can show more toughness and pineville can get past the names on the chests of the other good region teams, i will take the Hounds to have a chance in the end.

[da_dime]

I would take Grubb over Wagers for Clay. More versatile player. Only player on the team who could get to the rim against SL earlier in the season.

[Keystone12]

I saw that game and I totally agree with you. He is definitely the most athletic player on that team. I was very impressed with him that game. He was the only one from clay co that didn't look overwhelmed that night. He hasn't been that consistent offensively although he seems to bring it rebounding and defense every night. Wagers is a pit bull down low. Not tall or a high jumper but has that ability to just score the ball. Reminds me of a kid from Corbin years ago named Kerry Sipple. I know that's a blast from the past. They don't seem to get grub involved with may looks. I do think he is hands down their most talented player but not their most productive up to this point. One problem for Grubb and Clay as a whole is their dreadful FT shooting. Outside of Dezarn they're all in the 40's or 50's. That will come back to bite them. The primary ball handler is a liability at the end of the game because he shoots in the 30's from the line. I think Adon Grub will be a stud for Clay next year. Top 10 type player.

[mountainball]

Good stuff

[HCS]

Huff
Mabe
Burnett
Davidson
Thompson
Akins
Burton
Cottrell
Pietrowski
Rawlings

[Old School Hound]

I saw that game and I totally agree with you. He is definitely the most athletic player on that team. I was very impressed with him that game. He was the only one from clay co that didn't look overwhelmed that night. He hasn't been that consistent offensively although he seems to bring it rebounding and defense every night. Wagers is a pit bull down low. Not tall or a high jumper but has that ability to just score the ball. Reminds me of a kid from Corbin years ago named Kerry Sipple. I know that's a blast from the past. They don't seem to get grub involved with may looks. I do think he is hands down their most talented player but not their most productive up to this point. One problem for Grubb and Clay as a whole is their dreadful FT shooting. Outside of Dezarn they're all in the 40's or 50's. That will come back to bite them. The primary ball handler is a liability at the end of the game because he shoots in the 30's from the line.  I think Adon Grub will be a stud for Clay next year. Top 10 type player.

A Kerry Sipple reference. Now that's a deep dive. I remember Kerry well. You must be old like me. LOL

[Old School Hound]

I saw that game and I totally agree with you. He is definitely the most athletic player on that team. I was very impressed with him that game. He was the only one from clay co that didn't look overwhelmed that night. He hasn't been that consistent offensively although he seems to bring it rebounding and defense every night. Wagers is a pit bull down low. Not tall or a high jumper but has that ability to just score the ball. Reminds me of a kid from Corbin years ago named Kerry Sipple. I know that's a blast from the past. They don't seem to get grub involved with may looks. I do think he is hands down their most talented player but not their most productive up to this point. One problem for Grubb and Clay as a whole is their dreadful FT shooting. Outside of Dezarn they're all in the 40's or 50's. That will come back to bite them. The primary ball handler is a liability at the end of the game because he shoots in the 30's from the line.  I think Adon Grub will be a stud for Clay next year. Top 10 type player.

WOW! That's grotesque shooting from the line.  How do kids show that poorly from the charity dstripe? There's simply no way you can advance very far in the postseason shooting FTs at that low of a percentage. There are gonna be close games and you simply can close them out shooting in the 30's-50's range.

[HCS]

Sipple wasn't that big or athletic, but he was unreal around the basket. One of the best players in the region his last couple of years.

[Keystone12]

That's a strong list HCS. I feel like I short Cameron Hall and Moser sometimes. Those guys can play. You and I are pretty close on our top 10.

[Old School Hound]

Sipple wasn't that big or athletic, but he was unreal around the basket. One of the best players in the region his last couple of years.

You're old, too.     Sipple got more out of his abilities than others who were more physically and athletically gifted than he was. I like those kind of guys.

[da_dime]

I saw that game and I totally agree with you. He is definitely the most athletic player on that team. I was very impressed with him that game. He was the only one from clay co that didn't look overwhelmed that night. He hasn't been that consistent offensively although he seems to bring it rebounding and defense every night. Wagers is a pit bull down low. Not tall or a high jumper but has that ability to just score the ball. Reminds me of a kid from Corbin years ago named Kerry Sipple. I know that's a blast from the past. They don't seem to get grub involved with may looks. I do think he is hands down their most talented player but not their most productive up to this point. One problem for Grubb and Clay as a whole is their dreadful FT shooting. Outside of Dezarn they're all in the 40's or 50's. That will come back to bite them. The primary ball handler is a liability at the end of the game because he shoots in the 30's from the line.  I think Adon Grub will be a stud for Clay next year. Top 10 type player.

WOW! That's grotesque shooting from the line.  How do kids show that poorly from the charity dstripe? There's simply no way you can advance very far in the postseason shooting FTs at that low of a percentage. There are gonna be close games and you simply can close them out shooting in the 30's-50's range.

They don’t get as much practice at shooting in game free throws as players do at Corbin.

[Keystone12]

That is funny. Correction, the primary ball handler for clay shoots in the 40’s from the stripe. You get my point though.

[Indiana Jones]

Not much has changed with the 13th Region rankings up to this point. Below is how I see it so far.

1) South Laurel - Jordan Mabe continues to show why he is a top 3 player. Jordan Steele came along some in the King of the Bluegrass. Rawlings needs to take more pressure off Mabe with his scoring. He is very capable. Mabe will continue to get 20 and 10 and play great defense. Someone else needs to emerge in order for them to win the 13th. For now I think they have clearly established themselves as number 1.

2) Harlan County - Not surprise at number 2. Maddox Huff is a dominant scorer but I didn't see him averaging 10 RPG. He had 15 in their last game. Trent Cole is a solid ball handler and doesn't turn it over. Reggie Cottrell is the energy that drives the team. Napier and Jaycee Carter round out this solid contender for the 13th.

3) North Laurel - Reece Davidson is the everything for their team. As he goes so do they. Outside of maybe Rawlings, there is no one else who can go get you a bucket for them. Jordan Rawlings has been shooting the ball well lately. Although no one really jumps out, I think they do enough around Davidson to make them a contender. Jervis has a deceiving game. Maximizes his ability, doesn't turn the ball over and is a reliable shooter. 

4) Corbin - Ryder Akins is a budding star for Corbin. He is an athletic guard with good size at 6'3" and posts up well for a guard. He is rebounding well this year but his biggest contribution to the Redhounds is his unselfishness. He has struggled so far from 3 but he did shoot around 40% from there last year. Eli Pietrowski has started to come along strong averaging 15ppg and around 8-9 rebounds. Also Farmer will only get better. If the young Hounds develop some toughness they will be there in the end. 

5) Bell County - Blake Burnett being healthy is everything for the Bobcats. He is the straw that stirs the Bell County drink. They are a real contender with him healthy. Every position can step out and shoot threes. Cameron Hall is very underrated and Buell is a matchup problem at 6'5". I was impressed how they competed against GRC. If they show continued toughness they could win it all. 


Top Players:

1) Jordan Mabe - SL
2) Maddox Huff - HC
3) Reece Davidson - NL
4) Sawyer Thompson - Pineville
5) Ryder Akins - Corbin
6) Grayson Burton - KC
7) Blake Burnett - BC
8) Reggie Cottrell - HC
9) Ashton Moser - Pineville
10) Eli Pietrowski - Corbin
11) Colton Rawlings - SL
12) Cameron Hall - BC
13) Ethan Buell - BC
14) Aiden Wagers - CC
15) Ethan Jackson - CC

Team rankings are cool, player rankings  aren’t.
Mabe is a good player. However, anyone that knows basketball and is honest about it will say Huff is the top player in the region. Also, it’s not random opinions but cold facts that he was a more highly recruited college player and ranked much higher in every major media outlet. It really isn’t close.

[Old School Hound]

I saw that game and I totally agree with you. He is definitely the most athletic player on that team. I was very impressed with him that game. He was the only one from clay co that didn't look overwhelmed that night. He hasn't been that consistent offensively although he seems to bring it rebounding and defense every night. Wagers is a pit bull down low. Not tall or a high jumper but has that ability to just score the ball. Reminds me of a kid from Corbin years ago named Kerry Sipple. I know that's a blast from the past. They don't seem to get grub involved with may looks. I do think he is hands down their most talented player but not their most productive up to this point. One problem for Grubb and Clay as a whole is their dreadful FT shooting. Outside of Dezarn they're all in the 40's or 50's. That will come back to bite them. The primary ball handler is a liability at the end of the game because he shoots in the 30's from the line.  I think Adon Grub will be a stud for Clay next year. Top 10 type player.

WOW! That's grotesque shooting from the line.  How do kids show that poorly from the charity dstripe? There's simply no way you can advance very far in the postseason shooting FTs at that low of a percentage. There are gonna be close games and you simply can close them out shooting in the 30's-50's range.

They don’t get as much practice at shooting in game free throws as players do at Corbin.

They did back when this guy stalked the sidelines in Manchester.



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[da_dime]

I saw that game and I totally agree with you. He is definitely the most athletic player on that team. I was very impressed with him that game. He was the only one from clay co that didn't look overwhelmed that night. He hasn't been that consistent offensively although he seems to bring it rebounding and defense every night. Wagers is a pit bull down low. Not tall or a high jumper but has that ability to just score the ball. Reminds me of a kid from Corbin years ago named Kerry Sipple. I know that's a blast from the past. They don't seem to get grub involved with may looks. I do think he is hands down their most talented player but not their most productive up to this point. One problem for Grubb and Clay as a whole is their dreadful FT shooting. Outside of Dezarn they're all in the 40's or 50's. That will come back to bite them. The primary ball handler is a liability at the end of the game because he shoots in the 30's from the line.  I think Adon Grub will be a stud for Clay next year. Top 10 type player.

WOW! That's grotesque shooting from the line.  How do kids show that poorly from the charity dstripe? There's simply no way you can advance very far in the postseason shooting FTs at that low of a percentage. There are gonna be close games and you simply can close them out shooting in the 30's-50's range.

They don’t get as much practice at shooting in game free throws as players do at Corbin.

They did back when this guy stalked the sidelines in Manchester.



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About the weakest comeback I've ever seen. Coach Keith was retired before any of the current players were born. Keep reaching though for whatever makes all those losses Clay gave Corbin when "that guy" was on the sideline.

[Gridiron_Raid]

This is my homer take of the day, but i think it has some value. If bell county wins the CFIT tonight, not saying they will but if they do, i think they are number 2 in the region behind south. Since Burnett come back, the only loss on the card is to a top 10 ranked team by 4 points with burnett at 50%. They got 4 guys who are knockdown shooters, and have proven to be much more physical than last year. They have 3 undoubtedly top 15 players in the region, and are probably the only team that can say that. The only thing that hurts them is depth, they are 6 guys who play interchangeably but there’s a HUGE drop to #7.

I say this because Corbin and Harlan County have missed their expectations. Maddox huff is the best guard in the region, but the best high school player this region has seen in decades (noah was more impactful and in more ways in HS than reed) has been missed. Corbin was so disappointing yesterday it ripped any confidence i had in them away. Bell has shown the matchup great with both those teams. They match up pretty well with north as well. The only thing is the worst possible matchup for bell county is a team constructed like South.

[RunItUpTheGut]

I think Corbin is good enough to beat anybody on a given night but I also think they’re bad enough to lose to anyone on a given night if that makes sense.

Region will be like it always is. Corbin and south then north and clay, then bell and HC, and then Knox and whoever is ready to get beat down in the first round from that district

[shottaker23]

Just my take but if you look at percentages the top 3 players in the 13th are Mabe, Buell, and Davidson. And no HCS no slight on Huff but those 3 are much more efficient shooters and for the most part take 10 less shots per game. Teamwise I really think Bell is the best team in the 13th right now. Unlike last year when they played cupcake city they actually have played a ok schedule so far and done well with it--their problems will come against NL and SL size. SL has underwhelmed thus far--Point Guard play is a major concern at the moment--in my opinion they will have to change to make Mabe the PG at least half the time or they will not win Region. NL has the same problem great size but mediocre guard play. HC has won some very nice games buttttt are way to dependant on shotting from the perimeter plus with the volume shotting when(yes when not if) he gets in foul trouble where is the points coming from. Clay would be in the thick but only if they learned how to shoot free throws at crunch time. Corbin in my opinion is still developing team chemistry....I can't say anything else because I get accused of hating on them...even though they are my home school lol. But keep in mind that Knox and Pineville have picked inseason transfers and will be very dangerous come region time. No one team is above by any margin in the 13th, every team has won a couple of games they shouldn't have and lost a couple they should've won. I'm still saying the Laurels will be the 2 best just because they have talent with size and no one else does.

[Keystone12]

Im starting to agree with the Bell take that they may be the best team in the region. I saw them push around the same team(Little Morrow) that pushed Corbin around. One year in the weight room is really paying off. I always said if their toughness can match their skill they will be a tough out. Burnett is steady and Cameron Hall although he only had two points in the final is always steady. Those two never get rattled. Buell is always looking to attack and he is a load at 6'5". If Buell can continue to be tough down low when Bell plays NL and SL I think they can sure beat either. Bell's guards are so much better than any those teams have to offer. Pineville has to win before I can believe in them. Ive been watching two talented players for three yrs but it hasn't translated to wins yet. Puckett is a nice addition and I really think Beck would be a difference maker if he got eligible. Pineville better not sleep on Barbourville in that district. The tigers play hard and are well coached. Knox is a lot better with Summers but I still don't have them in my top 5. Im not sure what to make of clay. Their top three players are Jackson, wagers and grub. Roark doesn't have as big a role in the offense as he used to. Not sure what to make of it.

[shottaker23]

Im starting to agree with the Bell take that they may be the best team in the region. I saw them push around the same team(Little Morrow) that pushed Corbin around. One year in the weight room is really paying off. I always said if their toughness can match their skill they will be a tough out. Burnett is steady and Cameron Hall although he only had two points in the final is always steady. Those two never get rattled. Buell is always looking to attack and he is a load at 6'5". If Buell can continue to be tough down low when Bell plays NL and SL I think they can sure beat either. Bell's guards are so much better than any those teams have to offer. Pineville has to win before I can believe in them. Ive been watching two talented players for three yrs but it hasn't translated to wins yet. Puckett is a nice addition and I really think Beck would be a difference maker if he got eligible. Pineville better not sleep on Barbourville in that district. The tigers play hard and are well coached. Knox is a lot better with Summers but I still don't have them in my top 5. Im not sure what to make of clay. Their top three players are Jackson, wagers and grub. Roark doesn't have as big a role in the offense as he used to. Not sure what to make of it.

As far as Clay their was a ton of summer drama(if you know you know--if not watch WYMT) and you don't know which team will show up night to night, but at 56% free throw shooting as a team, you will not win many close games. I had heard that Pineville had gotten Beck eligible, guess not. Crazy how certain teams in the region can get a player eligible the next night but others can't lol.

[Black Bear Cuz]

HC is clearly not as strong as last year, you don’t lose a Trent Noah and expect to be as strong by any stretch of your imagination. HC is however a solid team again as they showed against #2 ranked Lloyd Memorial last week. HC had Cottrell available for that game, but played limited minutes and actually tweaked his sprained ankle again. If he can get healthy I don’t think anyone would want to count them out come 13th region tourney time…. Watch out for some healthy Black Bears later this year!

[shottaker23]

HC is clearly not as strong as last year, you don’t lose a Trent Noah and expect to be as strong by any stretch of your imagination. HC is however a solid team again as they showed against #2 ranked Lloyd Memorial last week. HC had Cottrell available for that game, but played limited minutes and actually tweaked his sprained ankle again. If he can get healthy I don’t think anyone would want to count them out come 13th region tourney time…. Watch out for some healthy Black Bears later this year!

HC is good but by the same token SL beat the then #3 team in Trinity- Harlan can't stop the post and SL doesn't have a PG. As of right now neither is the top team in the 13th but come Arena time anything can and will happen. Out of curiousity does anyone which region officials has the 13th this year?

[Keystone12]

Im starting to agree with the Bell take that they may be the best team in the region. I saw them push around the same team(Little Morrow) that pushed Corbin around. One year in the weight room is really paying off. I always said if their toughness can match their skill they will be a tough out. Burnett is steady and Cameron Hall although he only had two points in the final is always steady. Those two never get rattled. Buell is always looking to attack and he is a load at 6'5". If Buell can continue to be tough down low when Bell plays NL and SL I think they can sure beat either. Bell's guards are so much better than any those teams have to offer. Pineville has to win before I can believe in them. Ive been watching two talented players for three yrs but it hasn't translated to wins yet. Puckett is a nice addition and I really think Beck would be a difference maker if he got eligible. Pineville better not sleep on Barbourville in that district. The tigers play hard and are well coached. Knox is a lot better with Summers but I still don't have them in my top 5. Im not sure what to make of clay. Their top three players are Jackson, wagers and grub. Roark doesn't have as big a role in the offense as he used to. Not sure what to make of it.

As far as Clay their was a ton of summer drama(if you know you know--if not watch WYMT) and you don't know which team will show up night to night, but at 56% free throw shooting as a team, you will not win many close games. I had heard that Pineville had gotten Beck eligible, guess not. Crazy how certain teams in the region can get a player eligible the next night but others can't lol.

Oh I know the drama from the summer. It would be foolish to think that hasn’t had a negative consequence. That kid once was dominant when he was at williamsburg. I hope he starts playing like he is capable again. Im rooting for him.

[Gridiron_Raid]

The reason i say Bell is the top of the region now is they have proved they can win without the threat of an outside shot. Everyone on this site knows Bell county has 4-5 guys on the floor that can light it up from outside at all times, but have proved they can get by their guys to finish at the rim and win defensively. Corbin gave up 59 to little miami, next night bell only allows 29. They were the most physical team this past weekend at the CFIT. Physicality has been the weakness for Bell county since cameron burnett graduated, and now that it can almost be considered a strength means danger for a lot of the teams in the region. When you have 3 guys shooting over 40 percent from three in your starting lineup, one over 60%!!, and that doesn’t even include burnett who might be the most physical guard in the region and shot over 40 % last year. The recipe to beat bell county is have shooters surrounding an unbelievable inside threat, and the only team in the 13th that has that description can be North if jervis and rawlings get going from outside leaving davidson 1 on 1. South doesn’t have the shooters or guard play for anyone to be a threat outside rawlings. Shrinking the floor on mabe won’t stop him, but will make it a heck of a lot harder if it was him 1 on 1. Bell dominates harlan county physically and really any position outside of maddox huff. 5 weeks ago i thought bell needed 8 threes minimum to beat good teams, and more to beat great ones. That’s been shown to not be true, and when the threes are falling they aren’t going to lose.