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Based on talent maybe but not based on production. The only other player in that district who deserved serious consideration is Ben Elliott. I might have even had him on the second team above a couple of those guys.

Agreed. I was speaking of the first team having 4 no brainers. The 5th was well deserved, but I wouldn’t have had an issue with Porchia, Ardoin or Sells being the 5th first teamer either.

Their picks at a minimum are usually highly justified. And I usually can just about predict the team (in Basketball anyway), before I see it. This year, 4 of the kids were absolute no brainers. The fifth could have been a few different kids but no issue at all with who they went with and the others were on the second team.

By the way, for all who are anti-"everyone gets a ribbon" (i.e., the all district teams now), this is the team for you. It has been, and continues to be, the elite list to make in Southeast Texas. 5 on first team, 5 on second team. And way more often than not, Matt Faye and crew nail it.

Second team: G: Zac Sells, KountzeG: Jailan Ardoin, HFG: Aron Akhtar, Legacy ChristianF: Trip Parker, NederlandF: Trealyn Porchia, United

You must be more of a baseball guy. NM St should have probably been a 7-8 seed based on their talent. Grand Canyon sells out every game and is one of the best atmospheres in CBB. Seattle is also an up and comer. It’s levels and it’s definitely on a different level. Ask Kyle Keller or Jason Hooten or just about anyone who does it for a living. But maybe Lamar belongs on a lower level.

Absolutely. Savion Flagg never goes to Sam if they hadn’t moved to the WAC. Same could be said for several kids I can name but won’t. Got the same report from SFA about a couple of their transfers/signees. Right or wrong, many kids, especially Texas kids, aren’t interested in the Southland unless forced. (This is basketball only that I can speak to). To put it in relative terms, the Southland champ will almost always be a 16 seed. The WAC will be in the 12-13 range. That’s about right in difference of levels. And you get seen in many states, not just Texas and Louisiana.

Of course not. The WAC is just a much stronger conference obviously. And also means more $. And SFA did well in their first year there. I honestly don’t know if this is the best course for Lamar. It would have been very tough to sign the last class in the Southland. And I hope the ones who have committed in this year’s class don’t bail.

Apparently, this is heavily football related. Schools were told a move to FBS was forthcoming and that is no longer the case supposedly.

“If at first you don’t succeed, quit and run home.” I think that’s how the saying goes…

I couldn't remember the scores but knew it went 3 games and they were all good, close games and enjoyed them all. I also remember the 3rd one being low scoring and hoping whoever won would go on to win it all (even though i was pulling for the cardinals).

The 2007 (?) team that was Johnny Dishon's senior year was a really, really good one. I believe they lost to Jasper in the regional finals, who I believe went on to win state. The battle with between those two at Vincent Beck was epic.

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All time or right now?

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He just threw that thing up there. Pretty gross.

Staying healthy at that position was the biggest issue. Hopefully we will be able to do that next season.

Coach Brooks is adding some major pieces. Got a commitment from a juco all American PG earlier this week and will be announcing one from a 6-8 all American wing who is a terror on both ends of the court shortly. In addition, should have another commit from another PG, filling the team’s biggest need.

Literally all the teams I wanted lost. I guess Nova. I’m okay with Jay Wright.

Chet has the highest upside which is why he will be the number 1 pick with most teams. And highest upside of any player in a while. Jabari is the “surest thing” of any player. Barring injuries, I don’t see how he is not at minimum a very good and very possibly a great pro. If Auburn’s guards didn’t have a propensity to forget who the dude on their team was, they would still be playing. And Paolo is somewhere in between. Good news is that if you get a top 3 pick, you are going to get a #1 overall pick in 90 percent of drafts. Unlike years where there really aren’t any.

OUR Celtics sir…

Jabari is the “safest” top pick if you look at it from that perspective. He will go first if a couple of teams win the lotto. With most I think it is still Chet.

Chet will be an all star for many years. Banchero might too. But Chet will get bigger (KD couldn’t lift the garbage bag when he came into the league) and the things he does with the basketball at 7 foot plus are ridiculous.

I agree completely. Their other incoming freshman, Jarace Walker from IMG, played for Will Barton’s team in our league the last three summers. He’s a great kid with a ton of talent and is the top ranked PF in the country. I think he’s also the highest ranked recruit for the Coogs in a decade. All that said I like Arceneaux better. Especially in what Sampson does.

Agreed. Kelvin has always been great. What he’s done there is spectacular.