Say Goodbye To A Talent

JBIRD · 03-14-2007, 06:06 PM

Everyone should say thanks to Justin Hicks, it is not everyday the mountains get to watch a talented player. As you grow older you realize hard working, awesome players don't come along very often. Just a friendly thanks to a young man that demonstrated hardwork, class, heart, team, and willing to play team ball with a lack of talent around him.

14thregionallstate · 03-14-2007, 06:21 PM

he was a great player

A Decent Lineman · 03-14-2007, 06:42 PM

He was a great player....but you all cannot forget about Matt Williams who had to overcome an injury that didnt allow him to play in the district tourny. For both to play and get beat out of state by a huge rival team your senior year, and do it with class says a lot. BOTH of the boys are hard working good boys,, and I doubt we've seen the last of either of them.

punjabi_bulldog79 · 03-14-2007, 06:46 PM

Justin Hicks and Matt williams are probably the most hard working boys in every field they pursue, or according to me they are. They've served their purpose at Hazard High and now i wish them luck with whatever they may decide to do in their future.

~~Survivor~~ · 03-14-2007, 07:19 PM

Thanks for the memories Justin, you're one of the best guards to ever play in this region. Not only a good bb player, but a great person. I wish you nothing but the best.

Blue-N-Gold · 03-14-2007, 07:27 PM

What can I say about Justin Hicks? The kid is AWESOME!! You can tell by watching him that he loves basketball and win or lose he's just glad to be on the court. He's a class act.
It has been an honor and a pleasure to watch him play the past few years and he has given his all for the Bulldogs. I think that is why this was such a hard loss for the Dawgs and the Bulldog faithful. We were all hoping that since this is Justin's last year that he could play at Rupp one more time. Justin lost more than any of us last night and he accepted it with class and dignity. We could all take lessons from this young man. I wish him the best in whatever he decides to do...no one deserves it more than he does. I know Justin would be the first to say that he is part of a team so I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the other Seniors.. Cameron, Matt and Scoop...and to the 2 Senior Managers Jared and Shane...Best of Luck to all of you. Just remember that no matter where you go or what you do, you will ALWAYS be Bulldogs. We're going to miss you guys and thanks for all the memories!!

ducky · 03-14-2007, 07:52 PM

I agree.Hicks was as good as anyone in the mountains. Enjoyed watching this kid!!!

golfman42 · 03-14-2007, 07:56 PM

Justin you and Matt have made this year great. Your 30 point performances made it fun to watch. I wish you luck whereever you decide to go play ball at in college. You and Matt proved yourselves as MEN last night.

~~Arbys Man~~ · 03-14-2007, 09:07 PM

Jdawg feels like a brother to me, Nice Person. I can see were he get it from, His family exteremly Nice and well ball players.

**-STAT-** · 03-14-2007, 09:58 PM

He was an extraordinary player and I wish him only the best in his future.

**Playboy5** · 03-14-2007, 10:12 PM

Hicks is a player and I really think a player as gutty as he is could play at UK. I think he could do as good if not better as Patrick Sparks or Travis Ford IMO! He is a player and I have enjoyed catching the couple of games that I have been lucky enough to see him play!

~~Arbys Man~~ · 03-14-2007, 10:49 PM

PLAYBOY5 Wrote:Hicks is a player and I really think a player as gutty as he is could play at UK. I think he could do as good if not better as Patrick Sparks or Travis Ford IMO! He is a player and I have enjoyed catching the couple of games that I have been lucky enough to see him play!

He could but just like any player in the Mountains there not going to get looked at.

UKBLUE · 03-14-2007, 10:53 PM

Hick Is An Awesome Player But Guys The Most Important Thing He Is A Great Kid To Be Around. He Will Be Playing College Somewhere And Everyones Needs To Support Him.

nobody · 03-14-2007, 11:10 PM

He is the best...I am proud of the man he has become..

**MVP2** · 03-14-2007, 11:15 PM

J Hicks and Matt Williams were a big part of Hazard sucess so Congrats to these young men and good luck in the future and College ball!

**Benchwarmer** · 03-14-2007, 11:18 PM

Good luck to you. You are a player that represents yourself, your school and your region with class and hard work.

amazing_DB · 03-15-2007, 12:05 AM

good luck in w.e u may do in the rest of your life Hicks and Williams You are deffinately 2 great young men and great basketball players good luck

BeaverCreek Connection · 03-15-2007, 01:47 AM

A dandy to say the least.

watchinthegame · 03-15-2007, 03:09 AM

Justin Hicks played with dedication, determination, and heart. It didn't matter if he walked on he court with illness, fatigue, or injury, he was always will to push himself 110% for his team. He has been a true pleasure to watch. He is also a considerate and caring individual and always left everything that happened in the game on the floor without blaming anyone. Somehow Matt always knew when Justin's pass was coming, they complimented each other well. So, Best of Luck to all the Bulldog seniors as you go into your future...
Justin, Matt, Cameron, and Scoop!!

Blue-N-Gold · 03-15-2007, 03:17 AM

watchinthegame Wrote:Justin Hicks played with dedication, determination, and heart. It didn't matter if he walked on he court with illness, fatigue, or injury, he was always will to push himself 110% for his team. He has been a true pleasure to watch. He is also a considerate and caring individual and always left everything that happened in the game on the floor without blaming anyone. Somehow Matt always knew when Justin's pass was coming, they complimented each other well. So, Best of Luck to all the Bulldog seniors as you go into your future...
Justin, Matt, Cameron, and Scoop!!

Well said and very true!!

**Playboy5** · 03-15-2007, 07:13 AM

Does anyone know if there are colleges recruiting Justin?

timeout · (This post was last modified: 03-15-2007, 04:05 PM by Midee1.)

Justin IS a great ball player and will go to a good college I am sure.

punjabi_bulldog79 · 03-15-2007, 06:14 PM

timeout Wrote:Justin IS a great ball player and will go to a good college I am sure.

There were people from tennessee looking at him when hazard played KCC in the regional semi-finals, where he is deciding to go is unknown.

**MVP2** · 03-15-2007, 06:30 PM

punjabi_bulldog79 Wrote:There were people from tennessee looking at him when hazard played KCC in the regional semi-finals, where he is deciding to go is unknown.

I was told by one of his good friends that he'll be goin to Centne along with Matt Williams.....any truth?

ItsInTheGame · 03-15-2007, 06:49 PM

i've heard this as well...but i also heard that he is being contacted by alc, morehead, lmu, berea, and pikeville...and correction punjabi-tenn was at the championship game not the semis

~~Survivor~~ · 03-17-2007, 01:51 AM

MVP2 Wrote:I was told by one of his good friends that he'll be goin to Centne along with Matt Williams.....any truth?

Some of the schools that I've heard that are interested in Hicks are Eastern, Morehead, LMU, Pikeville and Centre. I think he could do well at any of those schools and wish him the best.

catsman · 03-19-2007, 02:24 AM

PLAYBOY5 Wrote:Hicks is a player and I really think a player as gutty as he is could play at UK. I think he could do as good if not better as Patrick Sparks or Travis Ford IMO! He is a player and I have enjoyed catching the couple of games that I have been lucky enough to see him play!

He has the talent to play at UK but Tubby will not recruit Kentucky boys. Justin was a great player and maybe the best player ever in the 14th region.

punjabi_bulldog79 · 03-20-2007, 07:21 PM

He has Berea, Morehead, Centre as one of the few schools he has a choice to go to.

03-20-2007, 10:42 PM

Justin is a class act and I think he will make a fine college player for someone...

King · 03-21-2007, 03:13 AM

Congrats to Justin Hicks on a spectacular career! Hands down the best player in the 14th Region this year! Absolutely can stroke the 3 point shot!! Good luck @ where ever the good Lord takes you!!! :Clap: :thumpsup: