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The fact that you have to ask the question is very telling.   And you may be the only one in this thread who doesn't understand that simple concept. 

I think I'm done messing with Ozen fans.  Having too much fun for one night! 
Thank you Ozen posters for being oblivious to everything (as Always) and I look forward to everything else ya'll post for the remainder of the season.      Thank you and Goodnight!

My 2 cents.  This game is a year ago December vs Kountze.
First of all...If I see this film as a recruiter, I eliminate the possibility of D1 immediately.  There isn't a D1 basketball payer on the floor of this game.  You can tell Bullock is a decent player for sure.. But you guys are selling him as a lights out shooter.  First off, he shoots from in front of his face (too low).  2nd, he's a pure set shooter, 3rd, he was like 1 for however many in the first half of this game including an air ball.  And Kountze played zone only..which means he didn't have to create at all.  He didn't move much, run off screens, create a shot off the bounce..My initial thoughts from this film is he is opportunistic scorer only.  Catch and shoot, snowbird, etc..
I know the kid can shoot better than that because I've seen them play a few times.  My thoughts are the same tho.  6'2 is a stretch BIG TIME, and he shoots with his feet to close to the floor.  No doubt in my mind, however, that he absolutely annihilates the likes of West Hardin, Sabine Pass, Evadale, and those guys..  But the fact remains.. Kountze is terrible when it comes to team defense, but really fast.  And he was only  to hit one 3 in 16 mins of basketball.  You guys are talking like he's the best shooter that's ever played the game.  He's pretty good I'll admit..but D1?  Sorry.
Subsequently I really like the #4.

If he was D1 talent, the coaches would already know about him. The best option will be taking whatever school can offer him a chance to earn a degree for almost nothing while playing basketball, regardless of classification 

He's got Bridge City sitting comfortably in 3rd in that district, while Vidor is now 0-fer in theirs.  There is always a winner and a loser in every exchange.  Parents need to realize that its not always (or even usually) the coach's fault when a team doesn't win.

Why is everyone obsessed with the D1 title?  To me if a kid is blessed enough to play at any level and get it paid for then what else can you ask for?  

I'm sorry brother, but that stinks to high heaven...Seriously...AAU Coach just HAPPENS to want to take a 7'3" kid in, because he is such a "good guy"? Again that is SO SUSPECT...Sorry, I just call it like I see it....Would he have received that same phone call if the kid were a 5'6" African kid that could not play basketball at all? I think not...I smell MORE than a rat! lol

After watching tonight though, both of these teams have a long way to go if they want to make it out of the region. 

I love this thread!! The characters who post on this site still make it worth my time to stop in and read. 
I don't agree with DV a lot but his post about him "making an unpopular prediction and getting hammered with ridicule" is all that happens here. Nederland fans know what that's like on the basketball forum. The worst part is that it is still happening, even though recent history has shown otherwise. I laugh all the time when people from the region count Nederland out with what has been going in their program. Until English is no longer coaching there AND the under-level system is gone, Nederland will compete every year for district and the playoffs. If that disappoints you, rewind the clocks 10 years back to your own "Glory Days"
I'm out now! Enjoy the game of basketball and support the kids playing! Good luck Jags and Dogs! 
Not predicting who wins, but the margin will be single digits

I love this thread!! The characters who post on this site still make it worth my time to stop in and read. 
I don't agree with DV a lot but his post about him "making an unpopular prediction and getting hammered with ridicule" is all that happens here. Nederland fans know what that's like on the basketball forum. The worst part is that it is still happening, even though recent history has shown otherwise. I laugh all the time when people from the region count Nederland out with what has been going in their program. Until English is no longer coaching there AND the under-level system is gone, Nederland will compete every year for district and the playoffs. If that disappoints you, rewind the clocks 10 years back to your own "Glory Days"
I'm out now! Enjoy the game of basketball and support the kids playing! Good luck Jags and Dogs! 
Not predicting who wins, but the margin will be single digits

I love this thread!! The characters who post on this site still make it worth my time to stop in and read. 
I don't agree with DV a lot but his post about him "making an unpopular prediction and getting hammered with ridicule" is all that happens here. Nederland fans know what that's like on the basketball forum. The worst part is that it is still happening, even though recent history has shown otherwise. I laugh all the time when people from the region count Nederland out with what has been going in their program. Until English is no longer coaching there AND the under-level system is gone, Nederland will compete every year for district and the playoffs. If that disappoints you, rewind the clocks 10 years back to your own "Glory Days"
I'm out now! Enjoy the game of basketball and support the kids playing! Good luck Jags and Dogs! 
Not predicting who wins, but the margin will be single digits

Oh my good friend/nemesis OZF!  I have truly missed our discussions/debates! ;-)
Just as a quick reminder, someone on this website (I think it was...OZFinest, yes you) who said that NO WAY will Ned beat Ozen in round three of the playoffs. As a reminder, Nederland won that game, and OZF was nowhere to be found afterwards to explain what happened. 
Never the less, love the trash talk. You KNOW it gets me going when you (and BD3) make comments like this. :-)

Abe I know it may be hard for you Ned fans to face reality but here's some for you...the little run Ned had a few years ago is OVER...You won't be beating Ozen anytime soon and probably not Central either.

Thanks man! I make an unpopular prediction and get HAMMERED with ridicule! Its CRAZY! LOL

This caramel popcorn bucket getting empty 

Ned was up by 7 with about 3 mins left. I kept waiting for our stall but it never happened? Why not hold the ball and wait for the foul?

So why is it the final year?  Sounds like your more concerned about it than Nederland fans.

Congrats to Ned and congrats to Miguez who dropped 38 tonight. One of the best all around games I've seen him play. 

Don't compare scores in basketball. It's all about match ups and many other factors.   Ex. cold shooting, foul trouble of best players, players not playing, pulling starters early, etc.
Atascocita is Legit. It will take a lot to beat them. Too much depth.

From the sound of things, AAU basketball to the people of this website is very narrow-minded and a waste. That's a shame when trying to discuss AAU as a whole. For all the bad coaches who throw together a summer team, there are just as many Good coaches that are out to teach the players good habits on the court and improve them before the start of their high school season. It all comes down to the coach. What are you looking to get out of this? Are you promoting yourself or the kids?
I will do everything I can do teach kids defense in the summer. Proper man-to-man, correct rotations, different zones, etc.. The more exposure to that type of coaching, the better! The coaches who just sit back and "Roll a ball out" are wasting time and people money. For those opposing the AAU basketball world, I would recommend getting out and see the good programs and teams. That's where the team basketball is

A lot of good points made. I agree with both sides of the argument. But you can't really generalize it. It really does depend on the coach and environment of the AAU organization. I coach both AAU and High School ball, so I see the benefits from both sides. Like it or not, AAU ball does help the individual develop his skill set. If you play for a coach that just rolls the ball out and tells you to get after it and go to work, then no, the player will not develop his basketball IQ or concept of playing team basketball. Regardless, he will play tougher competition and will be better for it. It does however drive me crazy to watch coaches just play man to man an entire AAU season. They aren't learning the complete game of basketball. If these kids go to college, they will HAVE to learn multiple defenses and speeds at which to play the game. I can speak for my Defenders team and say that we run 2-3, 1-2-2. 1-3-1, man, half court traps, full court press, multiple inbound plays, press breaks...we mix it up. I teach my kids the value of keeping the other team off balance and playing to the our opponents weakness. Last year my team consisted of the following players through out the year:
Tevin Baker, John Kraemer and Dareiyus Richard from Beaumont Kelly. Jase Miguez and Kevin Howard from Nederland. Michael Saladin and Jamerson Roberts from Hardin Jefferson. Devin Ellis and Geary Senigaur from Central. Josh Hockless from Baytown Lee.
I would consider Baker, Kraemer, Richard, Miguez, Howard, Saladin and  Roberts some of the better players in SE Texas. I coach them, feed them, raise money for them, travel with them...and it's all for them. I want them to learn the game, have fun, build friendships, see new places and stay out of trouble in the summer. Last year when we went to New Orleans, it was the first time for most of the guys to be there. And wrapping up the day with Xbox tournaments in the room seems to be the highlight of their day. These are experiences that they will look back on and remember forever. So try not to paint it with a broad brush

AAU basketball depends on the coach, and what he believes the kids need to improve upon in the summer. If you don't teach defensive habits and proper skill defense, the coach isn't doing his job at maximizing the time he has with the players

AAU basketball depends on the coach, and what he believes the kids need to improve upon in the summer. If you don't teach defensive habits and proper skill defense, the coach isn't doing his job at maximizing the time he has with the players

AAU basketball depends on the coach, and what he believes the kids need to improve upon in the summer. If you don't teach defensive habits and proper skill defense, the coach isn't doing his job at maximizing the time he has with the players

Never mind.  I've been informed by my wife that i'd much rather attend a retirement and then her company Christmas party.  Crap.