Quality Is Job 1 Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 3 minutes ago, davidnark said: And this: Hope he can keep that up and surpass it as a Billiken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistol Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 You beat me to it, Nark. Had just copied a link to that and-1. Pearson finished with 22 and 7 as Hardin cruised to an 80-55 win over Breckenridge County tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnbj14 Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 Pearson and Thatch are going to be huge for this program in my opinion. Gordon is going to be a difference maker as well, but I think SLU has two hidden gems coming in next class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistol Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 Just now, johnbj14 said: Pearson and Thatch are going to be huge for this program in my opinion. Gordon is going to be a difference maker as well, but I think SLU has two hidden gems coming in next class. I mean, let's not forget that Gordon is far and away the crown jewel of this class - and would be for most classes in the country. But yes, I think Pearson was a steal with a very high ceiling and Thatch is going to be the kind of four-year, tough, not particularly flashy but kind of guy who makes everyone else a little bit better. I think they're all great fits on this roster (assuming the missing players come back and we have some more ball handling and perimeter threats). HenryB likes this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnbj14 Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 Sorry Pistol I did not mean to diminish Gordon, as his impact in the years he is here will be huge. We just talk so much about him here that I think his value is kind of more understood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistol Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 1 minute ago, johnbj14 said: Sorry Pistol I did not mean to diminish Gordon, as his impact in the years he is here will be huge. We just talk so much about him here that I think his value is kind of more understood. Thumbs up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiseAndGrind Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 26 minutes ago, Pistol said: I mean, let's not forget that Gordon is far and away the crown jewel of this class - and would be for most classes in the country. But yes, I think Pearson was a steal with a very high ceiling and Thatch is going to be the kind of four-year, tough, not particularly flashy but kind of guy who makes everyone else a little bit better. I think they're all great fits on this roster (assuming the missing players come back and we have some more ball handling and perimeter threats). I think Thatch can be what we all wanted Femi John to be before his injuries Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills_06 Posted December 8, 2017 Share Posted December 8, 2017 Highlights from Gordon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills_06 Posted December 8, 2017 Share Posted December 8, 2017 Just feel bad for kid trying to stop him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLURadioBoy Posted December 8, 2017 Share Posted December 8, 2017 Thatch with another good game last night. The box score said he made 3 from behind the arc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgstl Posted December 8, 2017 Share Posted December 8, 2017 Is thatch an early candidate for MPOY? his average through 3 of his first four games(couldn't find anything on the other one) 28.3 pts and 10.3 reb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistol Posted December 8, 2017 Share Posted December 8, 2017 18 minutes ago, wgstl said: Is thatch an early candidate for MPOY? his average through 3 of his first four games(couldn't find anything on the other one) 28.3 pts and 10.3 reb Candidate, yes. But it's a big class, with Gordon, Watson, Hellems, Jordan Lathon out at Grandview, and Christian Bishop at Lee's Summit West. Ramey being out until at least late January makes it a stronger possibility for each of the other guys. It's just a question of what counts the most - team success, individual numbers. etc. Watson is going to put up massive numbers at Whitfield. I don't think Gordon's numbers will be massive, but his impact on every game will be. Hellems has potential to put up some pretty big numbers without Karrington Davis at CCP anymore. I'm not sure any of them fills a statsheet like Thatch does across the board, though, and Sikeston has a chance to make some noise in the playoffs (here's hoping they aren't clustered with Vashon, St. Mary's, and Hillsboro again). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3star_recruit Posted December 8, 2017 Share Posted December 8, 2017 Sikeston needs to break through against Vashon for Thatch to have a chance at Missouri Gatorade Player of the Year. Vashon has ended Sikeston's season the last two years. With the addition of Owen and Parker Long, one a deadeye shooter and the other an all-around gamer, this will be Sikeston's best chance to advance. Of course, there's a chance that St. Mary's might knock off Vashon before Sikeston has to face them. That's the playoff game of the year in St. Louis. Christian Bishop just put up 16 points and 23 boards in Lee's Summit West's win at the Fayetteville Classic. That is not a typo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VeniceMenace Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 13 hours ago, Bills_06 said: Just feel bad for kid trying to stop him. 7 assists for Gordon tonight? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3star_recruit Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 Thatch goes for 7 for 8 for 18 points including 3 three-pointers in a blowout win where barely played in the second half. Our guy now has 13 three-pointers in his first 4 games. What a dramatic turnaround from how he was shooting the ball this summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnbj14 Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 Some highlights from Gordon's first 3 games. Pretty good stuff. https://www.hudl.com/video/3/8745838/5a2dace0a0184a0d289804ca Zink likes this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistol Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 Pearson is now John Hardin's all-time leading scorer. Took the title on a free throw. The school has only been around since 2001, but it's still nice to be on top with most of a season left to play. He should hit 2000 points later this season. John Hardin is now 4-0, and Pearson is averaging 28.3 points and 9.8 rebounds on 58.0% shooting. They have a home game tonight against Central Hardin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistol Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 On 12/9/2017 at 7:47 AM, 3star_recruit said: Thatch goes for 7 for 8 for 18 points including 3 three-pointers in a blowout win where barely played in the second half. Our guy now has 13 three-pointers in his first 4 games. What a dramatic turnaround from how he was shooting the ball this summer. Not just the amount that he's hitting, but he's shooting a really high percentage. In this game, he was 7-7 in the first half and only took one shot in the second, a miss, and didn't play a ton. He hit 3 in the previous game, although I don't know how many he missed. He was 5-6 and 2-3 in the two games before that, and also hit one in their opener. I don't have a good go-to for Sikeston stats on the season, but I have to think he's above 50% from 3 for the year. I do know that he's averaging 23.6 ppg, and has at least 3 double-doubles. I also know that he sprained his foot and has played the past few games with bone bruises. Sikeston is 5-0 and has only been challenged once. They play at Cape Notre Dame on Friday, after just beating them 73-39. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistol Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 11 hours ago, johnbj14 said: Some highlights from Gordon's first 3 games. Pretty good stuff. https://www.hudl.com/video/3/8745838/5a2dace0a0184a0d289804ca Great highlights, thanks for sharing. Gordon is averaging 19.7 points on 61.9% shooting, 9.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 3.0 steals, and 1.0 block through 3 games. Webster Groves is 3-0, with wins over Maplewood, Lee's Summit North, and Northwest Academy. I believe they were all for the Webster Tourney Classic, for which he was named MVP. They've got some big games coming up in Kentucky and Tennessee, games that would've been intended to showcase both Gordon and Ramey. They also have similar games in January in West Virginia and Massachusetts, and I'm not sure if Ramey will be back in time for those, either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheChosenOne Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 13 minutes ago, Pistol said: Great highlights, thanks for sharing. Gordon is averaging 19.7 points on 61.9% shooting, 9.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 3.0 steals, and 1.0 block through 3 games. Webster Groves is 3-0, with wins over Maplewood, Lee's Summit North, and Northwest Academy. I believe they were all for the Webster Tourney Classic, for which he was named MVP. They've got some big games coming up in Kentucky and Tennessee, games that would've been intended to showcase both Gordon and Ramey. They also have similar games in January in West Virginia and Massachusetts, and I'm not sure if Ramey will be back in time for those, either. Good chance to see Gordon on Thursday as Webster takes on a top ranked Memphis East team coached by Penny Hardaway on ESPN2. Memphis East is led by James Wiseman, so a good test for Gordon in the post. Gordon played with some of these kids this past summer with Team Penny (James Wiseman, Chandler Lawson, and Alex Lomax). http://espnmediazone.com/us/press-releases/2017/11/geico-espn-high-school-basketball-showcase-highlight-best-recruits-country/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBFan Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 All great stuff Pistol, reduces the sting of this season with S2. I still feel with what is coming in that this is a tournament team 2018-2019. i also think that coach Ford sticks around to coach this team because it has a chance to be special. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianstl Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 40 minutes ago, Pistol said: Great highlights, thanks for sharing. Gordon is averaging 19.7 points on 61.9% shooting, 9.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 3.0 steals, and 1.0 block through 3 games. Webster Groves is 3-0, with wins over Maplewood, Lee's Summit North, and Northwest Academy. I believe they were all for the Webster Tourney Classic, for which he was named MVP. They've got some big games coming up in Kentucky and Tennessee, games that would've been intended to showcase both Gordon and Ramey. They also have similar games in January in West Virginia and Massachusetts, and I'm not sure if Ramey will be back in time for those, either. It was good see the numbers he put up against NW. NW's Jamarr Williams is a legit big man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgstl Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 in case anyone wants to watch Gordon, we'll be playing this Thursday on espn2 at 6. Playing number #3 team in the country. Gordon(and Webster) will have their hands full with 6'11 James Wiseman(#1 on espn 2019), 6'9 Chandler Lawson (#22 on espn 19) and Alex Lomax who I believe we offered? aaaaand NVM, just saw ChosenOne had covered this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WVBilliken Posted December 12, 2017 Author Share Posted December 12, 2017 22 minutes ago, wgstl said: in case anyone wants to watch Gordon, we'll be playing this Thursday on espn2 at 6. Playing number #3 team in the country. Gordon(and Webster) will have their hands full with 6'11 James Wiseman(#1 on espn 2019), 6'9 Chandler Lawson (#22 on espn 19) and Alex Lomax who I believe we offered? Thanks a bunch. Will be watching. Living out of St. Louis, will be the first time i see him play orher than in clips. aaaaand NVM, just saw ChosenOne had covered this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistol Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 Pearson had 28 points and 7 rebounds last night in another blowout win for John Hardin. He was 1-4 from the perimeter - his shooting has cooled - but he's also providing nightly dunk highlights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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