NKY Coaches 06-07 Pre-Season Picks

From Ryan Ernst's blog(http://frontier.cincinnati.com/blogs/preps/)

Preseason NKAC picks for 2006/2007 season:

N.K.A.C. Top 10 Pre-Season Poll 2006-07

Rank-Team Points 1st Place Votes

1. Covington Catholic 171 10

2. Holmes 169 7

3t. Simon Kenton 134 2

3t. Bishop Brossart 134

5. Holy Cross 120

6. Ryle 62

7. NewCath 61

8. Highlands 60

9. St. Henry 41

10. Dixie Heights 36

Here is the pre-season picks for top players in the NKAC:

Rank-Player-Team Points

1. Austin Hill - Holmes 186

2. Todd Jacobs – Cov Cath 137

3. Zack Kiernan – NCC 133

4. Mike Hester – Simon Kenton 130

5. Duran Jefferson – Holmes 108

6. Troy Cooper – Brossart 70

7. Jim Ryan – Holy Cross 66

8. Arrez Henderson - Holmes 64

9. Brandon Lenhoff – St. Henry 47

10. Corey Pelle - Silver Grove 35

Looks about right. Polls are exactly where I thought they would be. Top 3 in the 9th all from the 35th district.

I wish SK would of stayed in the 9th region, this was the year I was waiting for. These kids have been on Varsity for 4 years.

My only question would be having Jimmy Ryan ahead of Brandon Lenhof and Arrez Henderson. IMO, Arrez could be a top 5 player.

My only question would be having Jimmy Ryan ahead of Brandon Lenhof and Arrez Henderson. IMO, Arrez could be a top 5 player.

I think Ryan deserves ahead of Lenhoff, but not Henderson. There could be argument made Henderson is the most talented player returning.

Ryan came on strong the second half of the season.

I have not watched the Cooper kid from BB. He may be outstanding. If he's better than Henderson, look out.

Cooper and Kiernan are very close in my mind. Kiernana has the tools to be a top 5 player, but I don't think he was consistent enough to be considered the 3rd best player in NKY. Hester, Henderson, and Jefferson all should be ahead of him.

Top 2 aren't even debatable, excpet for maybe a case could be made they should be flip flopped. Going into this season Hill and Jacobs are without a doubt the best two players.

I agree, Kiernan has potential to be top 3 but I'd take Jefferson and Hester above him. Hopefully he can improve from the line, that will be huge for the big man.

there is a name not on that list who may be back next year for one of the top teams...will definetly change everyone's mind about the top team and players if the rumors are true.......... :sssh:

Hey Stud 06-- You think they are SCARED???????

there is a name not on that list who may be back next year for one of the top teams...will definetly change everyone's mind about the top team and players if the rumors are true.......... :sssh:

I have heard that from a very reliable source. Is it worth it?

Bovard should probably be on this list, but I saw that he made the Top Returning Players in the 9th region so its fine.

I saw Lenhof playing AAU this weekend, when he is hot he is an awesome player. Has good vision and decision making.

I believe Arrez Henderson is easily a top 5 player in the region. He has a great shot, good rebounding skills, and can jump out of the gym.

I don't know if Arrez is top 5. I think he is accurately placed, maybe should be ahead of Ryan out of HC.

there is a name not on that list who may be back next year for one of the top teams...will definetly change everyone's mind about the top team and players if the rumors are true.......... :sssh:

I hope the kid does come back for two reasons:

1. I hate to see any kid fail by screwing up. Call me a "softie" but if the kid was willing to earn his way back and fulfill all of the requirements, I'm all for it.

2. It would make a great matchup even better next season.