Sweet 16 set
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I like him. Looks like he can be as good as if not better than Travis Ford. Of course UK let TF leave the state before he transferred back here.
Tyler Ulis and Kennedy Chandler disagree.
Madisonville is a really good team, I know they were actually supposed to play and the game got cancelled because of a tornado in Hoptown!
I’ve heard that too & also heard he’s 15. Still, there’s a 5-6 year window there with at least POTENTIAL to grow. He may not look like it but he’s a great athlete & that will compensate some for his lack of size. He is very quick & has a high basketball IQ for anyone, much less a HS freshman. Seemingly always makes the right play. I’ve also heard he has a 38” vertical which would help to offset his height. Never really know how a freshman will develop over their HS career, though. But, I’ve seen him play 10-15 games this year & I’m sold on him playing at a high level D1 school, assuming he progresses at a normal rate.
He's dang good. I hope Ashland goes far ( God it hurts to say that ) but this team shares the ball like crazy , passes insanely well for a HS team and shoots it insanely well . So as an old purist I cant help but root for them.
That’s what I’ve been saying. He looks like an athletic Travis Ford to me with better handles. People like to rag on the 16th region but Ashland has played a very solid schedule & he has played well against EVERYBODY. They beat two teams in the Sweet 16 field (Warren Central & GRC) & they couldn’t guard him at all. I’m not the most knowledgeable when it comes to AAU but I know he plays on a high level team (Indy Elite if I’m not mistaken). There’s a video on YT of him playing against Bronny James’ team & he still got into the paint whenever he wanted & more than held his own. I’d love to see Cal give him a look. It’s been way too long since we had an Ashland kid playing at UK.
I’m biased but it’s a team that people should get behind, IMO. They are the epitome of team basketball & as you said they really move the ball around well & they have 5 guys shooting 37% or better from 3. They start 5 guards & those guys play 90% of the minutes. And, they don’t have anyone taller than 6-2, 6-3 but they are tenacious defensively & play extremely hard. Kinda reminds me of a Hoosiers type story. They are 33-0 but have been undervalued all year & I have little doubt that it’ll continue next week.
He look's fast enough to me on tape that is.. He does appear to have quick hands and I can see him grow another 2 inches or more.. When I was a freshmen I was only 5'8 or 9 standing on a chair.. When I went into the USAF in 68 I was 6ft tall.. So yea he can still grow, how much is the real question.. Just my two cent's..
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Word is a Meeting tonight to discuss boys sweet 16. Most likely going to be cancelled or restricted to families only.
Sad times now day's, I know we don't want to spread this virus around but thing's are getting a little out of hand..
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This comes up frequently about younger players, most notably in a couple of threads about Reed Sheppard. Some folks think it’s really weird to think a kid might be done growing by the time he’s a freshman. But it happens all the time (and that’s with true freshmen, not a 16 year old that’s a hold back). Some kids just grow early and are done early. People want to push back on that (usually followed by something like “I grew 6 more inches by the time I was a senior!”, as if that should then apply to every kid). I haven’t seen Porter, but the other three freshmen kid I’ve seen that have gotten a lot of attention (North Oldham, Ballard, Male), my strong suspicion is they are done growing. Based on physical appearance and height of Mom and Dad. When this came up last time, out of curiosity I looked at the starting 5 of our local school, all seniors, and compared them to their listed heights as freshmen. 3 of the 5 were the same height, one had grown 3 inches, and one had grown 1 inch. Which strikes me as pretty representative. If Porter is 5’10, I don’t really care how good he is, getting a D1 scholarship - let alone playing time at that level - is going to be a challenge.
That was in the 6th grade. I hope the kid goes on to be an all American, but a 6th grade highlight isn’t worth a whole lot....
I've seen some dudes grow 4 to 5 inches in height after high school. Exception, not normal
As with Glenn he is a freshman with plenty of growing time. Kaleb's parents aren't tall so l don't know how he will end up. Ballard also has a 6'9 sophmore that looks to have lots of potential.
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I dont see Porter has having plenty of growing time left . He's short , he's 16 ( so I was told ) And looks really mature -- to me that adds up to he's pretty much done . Even if he adds an inch it won't change the big picture , he going to be somewhere between 5'9 and 5 '11 which POSSIBLY could limit his D1 offers , but the kid is a total stud baller . A pleasure to watch .
Right. I have and uncle that grew 4 inches after high school - and a good friend did the same no way that I think about it. The majority of boys hit a growth spurt, or spurts, between 13-16. But some start at 10 and are done by 14, and some grow later.
There are exceptions to every rule out there , except death and taxes , but the large majority are done at 16 as far as height goes , you can fill out , but you dont fill up .
I have seen this kid play a couple of times, and he is skilled, but I don't think he will play high level Div 1, if he doesn't grow 3-4 inches. He is not overly athletic. He shoots pretty well, but doesn't have great range. When I saw him, he had trouble keeping quick guards from getting to the rim. My opinion is that he may play for a Marshall, or Northern Ky. If he grows, maybe a little better school.
He's a freshman, but an old freshman. Plus, his parents are not very tall. He may not grow any more.
Sorry Ashlanders, but y’all are out in round 1. The competition over here is by far the worst in the state. Ashland would be a .500 team in a top region. And little Colin, pump the brakes. He’s good for this area but he’s a four foot tall little white guy. His Threes are nit jumpers.
They are a very good team, and they are fun to watch. It will be a shame if fans are not allowed into the games, because this team could be a fan favorite, if they were. That being said, I think the first team they play, with a good big will give them trouble.
They really don’t have many weaknesses, big, athletic, experienced, shoot it pretty well...sometimes they coast a little on their talent but it wouldn’t surprise me one bit to see them cut down the nets.
You are an idiot. You actually posted a team that went 33-0 would be 500 in a " top Region " They beat Butler and Trinity already. I prob shouldn't have answered an obvious troll.
I totally agree with that. That’s why I was pulling for E’Town, lol. I wanted no part of JJ Traynor. He’s the exact type of player that will be a nightmare matchup for Ashland. But, IMO they shoot it well enough to play with anybody & give themselves a chance. I don’t think any Ashland fans are expecting a championship but ppl sleeping on this team are in for a rude awakening.
I disagree on Porter. Well, I kind of agree that nobody knows if he’ll grow another inch & he may enter college at 5-10. But, he’s a very good athlete. I’ve watched them 10-15 times this year & I’m not saying he’s Hami but he supposedly has a 38” vertical & he does rebound very well for a 5-10 guy. But, his hands are super quick & I haven’t seen one player all year who can stay in front of him & keep him out of the paint. He looks noticeably faster on breaks than most everyone else on the floor to me. To the guy mocking the schedule that includes Warren Central, GRC, Lou Butler, Trinity, & a very good George Washington team from WV. Yes, the 16th region isn’t loaded this year & I’m not saying the schedule was murderers row but it wasn’t all cupcakes either.
As far as Porter’s future, I think if he progresses at a normal rate he’ll end up at the highest level in college. A lot can happen or not happen between now & then, though. His length is his biggest detriment IMO. I disagree about his shooting also. He’s around 39% & has hit several from at least college distance. But, he’s the kind of player who can impact & even dominate a game without scoring a point. I know he’s just a freshman & this is just the 16th region but I’m not alone with my opinion as he’s ranked pretty high RIGHT NOW in the publications that rank freshmen. And, he has outplayed virtually every PG on the schedule so far. Man, I know I sound like the kid’s dad or something but that’s just my honest opinion, lol.
I hope E’Town feels the same as you bc they’ll be looking for the buses by halftime if so. Ashland fans aren’t expecting a championship but they can play with anybody in the field. It’s just as likely they lose game 1 as it is they win it all. But, if a team doesn’t take them seriously they will get run out of the gym. If you’ve actually watched them & think that’s a .500 team then idk what to tell you.
I heard from some folks from Elliott Co., where he transferred from, that he was 16. I don't think he is ready to turn 17, so he would get to play his sr year, but I think he would be old, for a freshman in college. The kid is good. There is no mistaking that. But, in my opinion, and I have seen kids play in Ky since 1964, he will not play at a high Div 1 level, without growing another 4 inches. Everyone has their opinion, and I could easily be wrong, but I will have to see it, before I believe it.
Lol. Yeah, I had it mixed up & was thinking that was an 8th grade video. And, normally I wouldn’t refer to middle school film to prove a point but it would’ve been last year if it had been the 8th grade video & I didn’t see anything on YT from this year so that would’ve been his most recent highlights. In most cases I don’t put a lot of faith in rankings or film before a player’s JR season.
Hey Hannibal, you can kiss my A..,then grow up. I said nothing disrespectful about Ashland. I stated my opinion like everyone does. And you call me an idiot because you don’t agree with me?What’s that make you? I could call you the douche’bag you apparently are but nah, won’t do it.
If Ashland wins then that makes me simply wrong. If the lose then it seems than makes you the idiot. I bet you’re a little punk to.
If Ashland wins then that makes me simply wrong. If the lose then it seems than makes you the idiot. I bet you’re a little punk to.
My APOLOGIES to you Hannibal. Manitou ticked me off and I misidentified you Hannibal. My anger got the best of me but that is no excuse to misdirect as I did.
That was meant for you Manitou. All of it
That was meant for you Manitou. All of it
Hey Manitou, tell me how I’m an obvious troll. You think I’m some guy from Arkansas looking to “troll” a high school in Northeastern Ky? I think you were right that you probably should not have answered given the stupidity of your post. Are you related to Kerry Rhodes maybe?
It’s cool, man. Nbd, it happens. No hard feelings at all. I appreciate the apology.
Kycat14=triggered. Yes you are an total idiot if you think Ashland would be a 500 team in any region in Ky . Its a stupid , uninformed , baiting , trolling post . And calling Colin Porter " Little Colin the 4 ft tall white guy" then stating you said " NOTHING DISRESPECTFUL ABOUT ASHLAND" So just shut up . Look are dumber with every post you make . Boo Hoo , you got ticked off because I called you out for making a moronic statement . You must certainly have to be a millennial .
My comment was for the moment...I'm sure he'll grow some more, but I'm wondering if he's faced the competition that a team like Male has. They are very athletic and quick at every position.
His dad was s college fb player so l'm going to guess that he works on this part of his game. Know someone whose spouse teaches him at Male and says he's a good student and kid. Have had a small conversation with his dad a couple of times.
