TxHoops

I made a bet before the season that A&M would win the SEC in the next 5 seasons (including this one). Never thought I would win in year one. Happy for my aggie friends and Coach Kennedy. Couldn't have happened to a nicer guy.

This week we lost a woman who, along with Jackie Kennedy, brought class and glamour to the title of First Lady. Here is an article wherein one of my all time favorite journalists, George Will, remembers one of our country's favorite couples: [Hidden Content]

Navasota for sure would be a favorite over the Lobos. Like has been said, you still have to play the game. Silsbee has looked "hungry" to me all year long. I expect they will continue to play that way. All the teams at state will be very good and at some point, whether it's the pace of the game, officials, a cold spell, etc., Silsbee will face some adversity. It happened in the first half against Hudson. They just have to play through it and keep the intensity up for these final 64 minutes. They do that, they will bring the hardware home.

Oh, no. That was the next year (when the sophomores this year were in 8th grade). The year before Levelland finished 2nd to Navasota. The year Buna finished 2nd, it was in Levelland. Orangefield finished 3rd and I believe Fairfield won it. Not sure where Levelland finished.

This should be a great one. And either of these teams is capable of winning it all. Just based on trends, I will take Lincoln by 2.

They actually lost to Navasota in the finals (in Canton). That was the same year they kicked Silsbee up to the big school division because they had a Kountze player or two. Silsbee did win Nationals, beating College Station in the Finals that year. Levelland should not be able to dictate the pace of this game. Provided the refs don't call it like a 4th grade girls game, Silsbee's guard play should be way too much for the Lobos to handle. Silsbee should dictate the pace of this game and Levelland is not nearly athletic enough to keep up.

If Silsbee plays well, it will be ugly.

I hear you. No question Boyd is a special player and I very much agree underrated. We all have our opinions and you know what they say And the Davis kid can really go.

I'm not saying you're a novice. But if you've seen the two play in the past year and hold that opinion, you gotta change those blue and gold colored glasses. You're right they are far apart but not how you believe. As you said, ask Hicks. He'll tell you the same. As will Reggie Rankin. As will most any college coach whose seen them both. But I do agree with you on the sneaker team thing, as I already said in my previous post.

No doubt! If they were 7 or 8 deep, they would likely be done.

I do agree though, Mamba, that Boyd would have gotten much more summer exposure had he played elsewhere and would have had some more offers. But he isn't on the same planet as McGusty. If you haven't seen him play in the last 18 months, you haven't seen him play.

I know, I know. Kam McGusty is going to OU, got offered by Texas, Louisville, NC St., Indiana, Florida, Auburn, Indiana, USC, and many, many more D1 offers because he played for the Houston Defenders instead of Team Sneed. I think Josh is very good but when you guys make statements like that...I don't know how he played against the Panthers JV 2 years ago but he is ranked in the top 50 in the country overall and has been for since last summer (when it counts vs. on JV vs Ozen). I hope he isn't losing sleep about that game though man. I really, really do.

But Andrew Jones plays for Irving MacArthur. McD's AA, going to Texas. 6'4" PG. But understand if you haven't seen him/unfamiliar with him.

My bad. Read this page only. Didn't see your comment to another poster where you excluded non-UIL schools. Cam McGusty played for Seven Lakes last year, from Katy, but goes to prep school in Kansas now. He would be excluded too.

He plays in the State. He is from Texas. Andrew Jones plays is from Texas and is from the State. If you tune in to the McDonald's all american game, you can see him play. Did you say "in the State" or "in UIL"? Exactly.

I'm listening buddy...I'll wait

When he says third best in the State of Texas, he is not aware the State extends past Houston. He "thinks" this player is better than Carson Edwards, Jacob Young, and Greg Shead among others. Most disagree but okay. But if he thinks he is better than Andrew Jones, Terrance Ferguson, Cam McGusty, etc., he is truly "remedial" in the judging of basketball talent. Not to mention any non-seniors.

Hate it for the kid. Tough way to go. Hopefully his teammates and coaches pick him up. Games aren't won or lost on one shot or possession.

Had their chances at the end. But you're right. Great season.

That's how Central came back in the 4th. Didn't press them until then.

Good season Ozen! Who was on the line at the end of the game?

Same crap happened in Central game. We can't ever get calls over there against Houston teams.

I can live with that quarter. Close em out Panthers!

Completely agree. Ozen just needs to play its game and not let them get a big momentum push. Ozen holds serve in the third, they're going to state.

What a game. Both teams made SETX proud. Congrats and good luck Bucs!