High School Basketball Thread

[ap2345 7,571]

Had more than one person tell me the IHSAA and Bobby Cox can do whatever the hell they want. I suppose thats the case. NBA, NCAA and MLB all cancelled but HSBB can go on with 150 people in the place??

High school sports are completely different. You can’t redshirt a high school kid. Unless they are advised to cancel events which to this point they haven’t then they shouldn’t.


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[Class of '66 Old Fart 84,052]

Official statement from Indiana Governor Holcomb.  It does not mandate a cessation of the IHSAA state tournament but it does limit the number of attendees.  Also authorizes waivers for school districts regarding number of days shut down because of the virus.

https://calendar.in.gov/site/gov/event/gov-holcomb-announces-new-steps-to-protect-public-from-covid-19/

[woodenshoemanHoosierfan 6,182]

Canceled in Illinois. Class 1A and 2A final four was supposed to start tomorrow.

https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/3/12/21177113/coronavirus-high-school-basketball-state-playoffs-ihsa

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[Class of '66 Old Fart 84,052]

I've seen some chatter that 1 or 2 other sites may be relocated as well but this is the only confirmed move.

The Class 3A Regional scheduled at Greencastle has been moved to Danville High School. Game 1- Danville vs. Beech Grove 10 am Game 2- Brownstown Central vs. Brebeuf 12:30 pm

[Class of '66 Old Fart 84,052]

IHSAA website also indicates the 4A Southport regional has been moved to Lawrence Central.  Feeder sectionals:    Muncie Central, Lawrence Central, Southport, Mooresville

[Class of '66 Old Fart 84,052]

Links to game streams for Saturday's scheduled regional games.

https://www.ihsaatv.org/schedule-and-replays?sort=upcoming

[HoosierCoop 3,889]

1 hour ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

Links to game streams for Saturday's scheduled regional games.

https://www.ihsaatv.org/schedule-and-replays?sort=upcoming

Thanks!

Praise be that IHSAA has allowed this to move forward.

[Class of '66 Old Fart 84,052]

TOURNAMENT POSTPONED.  IHSAA press release moments ago.

IHSAA Boys Basketball State Tournament Postponed Due to the number of schools closing after today for an extended period of time, it has become apparent the IHSAA boys basketball tournament series cannot be completed as scheduled. Subsequently, the boys basketball tournament is postponed immediately. Saturday’s girls gymnastics state finals at Worthen Arena in Muncie will continue as scheduled with no spectators in attendance. Competition will begin at 1 pm ET / 12 pm CT.

[LamarCheeks 18,177]

I watched a pretty entertaining Indiana high school playoff game tonight. Hickory beat Linton 56-55 in the regional final. 

[Class of '66 Old Fart 84,052]

This was sent out by an Ohio high school and I wonder if the same would apply to Indiana kids since the IHSAA has made it clear that they have POSTPONED not CANCELED seasons.

If you‘re a member of one of our Spring sports teams, DO NOT practice or workout with your AAU/Club/summer team for the same sport in the same season. Currently the OHSAA has delayed, not cancelled, the season; meaning that you’re still in season. Don’t risk your eligibility!

[8bucks 6,352]

This was sent out by an Ohio high school and I wonder if the same would apply to Indiana kids since the IHSAA has made it clear that they have POSTPONED not CANCELED seasons.
If you‘re a member of one of our Spring sports teams, DO NOT practice or workout with your AAU/Club/summer team for the same sport in the same season. Currently the OHSAA has delayed, not cancelled, the season; meaning that you’re still in season. Don’t risk your eligibility!

My daughter plays another club sport and even though this is their season they have been canceling events as well. It would seem a good idea to start club practice early if other sports are done but this is an interesting dilemma.


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[woodenshoemanHoosierfan 6,182]

This was sent out by an Ohio high school and I wonder if the same would apply to Indiana kids since the IHSAA has made it clear that they have POSTPONED not CANCELED seasons.
If you‘re a member of one of our Spring sports teams, DO NOT practice or workout with your AAU/Club/summer team for the same sport in the same season. Currently the OHSAA has delayed, not cancelled, the season; meaning that you’re still in season. Don’t risk your eligibility!

The IHSA posted the same thing over here

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[woodenshoemanHoosierfan 6,182]

Getting my HS Basketball Championship fix by watching some IHSA Championship games.
Watching my Cousin's 88 Pana Panthers winning their game now

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[Class of '66 Old Fart 84,052]

The following is from Nick Baumgart who readily acknowledges the scenario is highly unlikely but at least thought is being given to finishing the tournament if at all possible.

Hearing the Indiana Basketball Coaches Association (IBCA) discussed revised schedule to complete IHSAA boy's basketball state tournament. Wld play last 2 Saturdays in April. IHSAA meets Thursday. Final decision might not come until early April.  That would be April 18 and 25. Teams would have 42 days off between Sectional final and Regional semifinal, which isn't ideal, but I doubt anyone would complain if that came to fruition.

 

[Class of '66 Old Fart 84,052]

IHSAA has a website for boys basketball player stats by category.  

https://ihsaa.org/Statistics/gender/boys/sport/basketball/season/winter?fbclid=IwAR2S6L54wgYXf5aZgFZKGp6wccc_IZ8nPB5SK1899JqJu4E5iAcVRfunAE8

[Certified Sunshine Pumper 8,931]

On 3/14/2020 at 11:45 AM, 8bucks said:

My daughter plays another club sport and even though this is their season they have been canceling events as well. It would seem a good idea to start club practice early if other sports are done but this is an interesting dilemma.


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You can play a travel.. just not a spring sport travel, or winter sport travel. 

Like.. if basketball season had actually ended, then you could play travel basketball and run track. 

[Uspshoosier 45,185]

Sources: The Indiana high school basketball state tournament has been cancelled.
Rabjohns


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[Class of '66 Old Fart 84,052]

Pretty well sums it up.

Anthony Leal @anthonyl3al

So lucky to get to play high school basketball in Indiana... will forever hurt that my boys and I didn’t get to finish what we started. 26-0.

[WayneFleekHoosier 47,975]

Pretty well sums it up.
Anthony Leal @anthonyl3al
So lucky to get to play high school basketball in Indiana... will forever hurt that my boys and I didn’t get to finish what we started. 26-0.

Awful. For everyone. I’m ready for post Coronavirus already.


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[Class of '66 Old Fart 84,052]

Hall of Fame Classic field announced for 2020 at New Castle Fieldhouse

 

We are all missing high school basketball. Want something to look forward to, even if it is nine months away?

The Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame announced its participants for the 2020 Raymond James Hall of Fame Classic on Friday. The four-team girls tournament will take place on Dec. 29 at New Castle Fieldhouse with the four-team boys tournament on Dec. 30 in New Castle.

This will be the 37th annual tournament for the girls and 44th event for the boys.

Here are the matchups, first for the girls on Dec. 29:

Mt. Vernon vs. Norwell, 11 a.m.

Fishers vs. Evansville Memorial, to follow

Consolation game, 6 p.m.

Championship game, to follow

The matchups for the boys, on Dec. 30:

Blackford vs. Shenandoah, 11 a.m.

Fort Wayne Blackhawk vs. Barr-Reeve, to follow

Consolation game, 6 p.m.

Championship game, to follow

A closer look at the teams:

Girls

Mt. Vernon – The Marauders were 22-2 last season and lose just two seniors from a Hoosier Heritage Conference championship team. Junior guard Lexi Shelton (16.3 ppg, 6.0 rebounds), junior forward Olivia Yeley (8.9 ppg, 5.5 rebounds) and junior guard Abby Worley (7.9 ppg, 4.5 assists, 3.2 steals) all return.

Coach Julie Shelton is 313-128 overall at Mt. Vernon in 19 seasons and won a Class 3A state championship in 2013. Mt. Vernon is making its fourth appearance in the girls classic (1986, 1999 and 2011).

Norwell – The Lady Knights return all but one player from a 22-5 team that reached the Class 3A regional finals. Juniors Maiah Shelton (14.8 ppg, 6.6 rebounds), Kaylee Fuelling (13.9 ppg, 4.4 rebounds, 2.9 steals) and Lauren Bales (6.5 rebounds, 2.6 assists) are the leading returners.

Coach Eric Thornton is 366-172 in 23 seasons at Norwell. The 2011 team was the runner-up in the Classic, led by Miss Basketball Jessica Rupright.

 

Fishers Tigers Katie Burton (33) drives against Hamilton Southeastern Royals Ryan Viele (24) in the second half of the Westfield sectional final on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020. The Fishers Tigers defeated the Hamilton Southeastern Royals 50-42.  (Photo: Leah Klafczynski for IndyStar)

Fishers – The Tigers return several players from last year’s 23-2 sectional championship team, led by Junior All-Star Katie Burton (15.4 ppg, 4.7 rebounds), junior Audra Emmerson (7.2 ppg, 2.4 assists) and freshman Hailey Smith (7.1 ppg, 3.4 rebounds).

Coach Lauren Votaw is 51-24 in three seasons. Fishers is making its first Hall of Fame Classic appearance.

Evansville Memorial – The Tigers return several key players from a 22-4 sectional championship team, including junior Ryleigh Anslinger (15.8 ppg, 3.1 steals), junior Peyton Murphy (10.2 ppg, 6.2 rebounds), freshman Emily Mattingly (6.2 ppg) and junior Savanah Warren (6.2 ppg, 4.7 rebounds).

Lee Aucker is going into his second season as coach. Evansville Memorial is making its third appearance in the Hall of Fame Classic.

Boys

Blackford – The Bruins are coming off a 21-5 season and first sectional title in 29 years. Blackford returns the state’s leading scorer in junior Luke Brown (32.3 ppg, 7.7 assists), who also led the state with 101 3-pointers. Brown has already scored 2,061 career points.

Blackford also returns junior Max Wors (9.6 ppg, 4.6 rebounds) and junior Cam Elam (7.5 ppg, 3.0 rebounds). Coach Jerry Hoover is 52-20 in three seasons at Blackford, which has never appeared in the Classic.

Shenandoah – The Raiders return their top three scorers from a 23-2 team that won the program’s fourth consecutive sectional title and was ranked No. 1 in Class 2A.

Juniors Andrew Bennett (15.7 ppg, 5.9 assists, 4.3 rebounds), Jake Kinsey (15.5 ppg, 3.8 assists) and Kaden McCollough (12.7 ppg, 3.5 assists) are the top returners. Coach Dave McCollough is 111-17 in five seasons at Shenandoah, which is making its first appearance in the Hall of Fame Classic.

Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian forward Caleb Furst (3) dribbles the ball up court at Southport Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019. Silver Creek Dragons defeated Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian, 78-74.  (Photo: Grace Hollars/IndyStar)

Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian – The Braves return their starting five from a team that went 23-3 sectional championship team that was ranked No. 2 in Class 2A.

Caleb Furst, a 6-10 junior and Purdue recruit, will be a Mr. Basketball contender after averaging 22.1 points, 13.4 rebounds and 3.6 assists as a junior. He is joined by 6-3 junior Zane Burke (17.5 ppg, 4.2 assists, 4.1 rebounds), 6-foot junior Marcus Davidson (15.9 ppg, 4.1 assists) and 6-1 junior Callan Wood (7.1 rebounds).

Coach Marc Davidson is 146-47 in seven years at Blackhawk, including the Class A state championship last season. This is Blackhawk’s first appearance in the Classic.

Barr-Reeve – The Vikings were 25-1 with a Class A No. 1 ranking this season and will return 6-3 sophomore Hagen Knepp (15.5 ppg, 6.7 rebounds) and 6-3 junior Brycen Graber (8.9 ppg, 8.1 assists) and 6-1 junior Devin Graber (7.3 ppg). Curt Hopf, a 6-9 junior, will also be eligible for his senior season.

Coach Josh Thompson is 51-4 in two seasons at Barr-Reeve, which is making its first appearance in the Hall of Fame Classic.