Wheelersburg (2) vs Piketon (1). Thoughts?

[mlittle]

Burg beats northwest by 6 and 8 this year but they're going to blow out a team that averages 65 ppg. You guys are a prisoner of the moment. This one will be a game. Piketon has the best player. Burg has the best athlete. If Piketon can outrebound Alexander by 10 with a 6'9" kid then I'm sure they can hold their own against burg.

Piketon won a couple quarter against Harvest Prep in a scrimmage too so don't count your chickens yet Burg fans. This isn't football or baseball.

If your comparing Perdue (player) to Holden (athlete) I've watched each team play multiple times and Holden has a much better all around game. Perdue can score but guarded by someone with Holden's size and athletic ability wouldn't be good. McLaughlin and Holden are in a different category simply because they're 6'5 kids that are more athletic and very good shooters/ball handlers. Burg by 10.

Evidently you have never seen Perdue throw it off the glass and two hand slam it behind his head. He is shooting 55% from the field on the year and 35% from 3. He's so much stronger than those two players. Folks forget he is a PG. He is playing the post (at times) to help his team. I guarantee Holden doesn't even guard Perdue.

Guaranteed he doesn’t guard him. He’ll be in foul trouble from the tip if he does. Perdue like most games this year will be the most dominant player on the court this Saturday

[AnkleBraces]

Holden is awesome but he is getting offers based off his size and upside. He’s getting recruited based off what he “can” be. Perdue is better right now. Ask 10 non burg fans who they take if they had to win 1 game and all 10 would take Perdue.

I'm afraid I don't understand your logic when you say ask 10 non burg fans when your a Piketon fan pleading your case for a Piketon player.. Kinda biased maybe.. Im actually a fan of burg's biggest rival but sometimes you have to take your blinders off..

I get it. I’m not taking anything away from Holden. I think the kid is amazing. You made your case based off who had college offers. That doesn’t always mean that player is better right now.

Holden scored 4 and 9 against Lucasville Valley....but he is better all around then Perdue haha.

Perdue was in the top 10 in every statistical category in the SVC. 49 points against the best team around (Unioto) in two games

24.5 ppg
10 rpg at 6'0"
3 apg from the post
3 spg
1 bpg

55 fg %
35 3pt %
80 ft %

Only player with better statistical performances than Perdue lately is Beau Justice.

[ronm001]

If Piketon comes out like normal and trys to full court press and trap Wheelersburg, they will be calling a timeout down 10 points fast.

If they press they will get killed

[bbjunky81]

If they press Wheelersburg it will be a good ole fashioned butt whooping.

Their best bet is to slow Wheelersburg down and make Burg execute in a half court. Wheelersburg has plenty of kids that can shoot and score, but if you let their athletes get out and run you're in serious trouble.

[mlittle]

If Piketon comes out like normal and trys to full court press and trap Wheelersburg, they will be calling a timeout down 10 points fast.

If they press they will get killed

I agree. Need to play this one in the half court to give yourself a chance to win. Ok to throw it in here and there but I wouldn’t press full court the whole game. Also Little is typically a non factor when they run that pace and they need him to have a decent game scoring. Along with others. You can still pressure and cause chaos in the half court.

[bc181700]

I agree, Piketon needs pace of play to slow down in order to have the best shot at a W. Pressure in the half court could be very effective.
I've only seen Burg play a few games this year, but the half-court set did not seem to be their friend against other talented teams.

[fbnut]

I’m not real familiar with piketon so I’m not commenting on there kids. I have seen the burg and to judge Holden on his stats or what he has done statistically in certain games isn’t fair. He can be a force when they need him to be. Sometimes he is to unselfish and just lets the offense flow. The burg has 3 other kids that are capable of going over 20 each night. If two other kids are between 15-25 and he has 10 and 10 that’s not on him. If the score is close late he is very hard to stop when he decides to take the ball to the hoop.

[bobcats94]

I'm afraid I don't understand your logic when you say ask 10 non burg fans when your a Piketon fan pleading your case for a Piketon player.. Kinda biased maybe.. Im actually a fan of burg's biggest rival but sometimes you have to take your blinders off..

I get it. I’m not taking anything away from Holden. I think the kid is amazing. You made your case based off who had college offers. That doesn’t always mean that player is better right now.

Holden scored 4 and 9 against Lucasville Valley....but he is better all around then Perdue haha.

Perdue was in the top 10 in every statistical category in the SVC. 49 points against the best team around (Unioto) in two games

24.5 ppg
10 rpg at 6'0"
3 apg from the post
3 spg
1 bpg

55 fg %
35 3pt %
80 ft %

Only player with better statistical performances than Perdue lately is Beau Justice.

All I wanted is Holden to get some credit where it is due because he doesn't get half the hype people are giving Perdue. I don't understand why you are jumping so defensive and throwing out specific stats that the only people that actually know are family, coaches, or himself lol. He's a good scorer as I have already said.

[KING OF Shyville]

Purdue has a better supporting cast than Lynchburg's big man had. Piketon Is much better than Lynchburg.
Purdue is always consistent as we all know. Blanton has had big games as well but there are other guys who have multiple double digit games that are very capable. Just don't here much about them but beware!!!
You Burg fans don't be surprised if you Get an out come that your not expecting. Not to mention these guys loved to get snubbed. They relish the spoiler role, the underdog!!
Now, with all that said I know Piketon can go down but doubt that it will be the Massacre that everyone's predicting!!

[mlittle]

I get it. I’m not taking anything away from Holden. I think the kid is amazing. You made your case based off who had college offers. That doesn’t always mean that player is better right now.

Holden scored 4 and 9 against Lucasville Valley....but he is better all around then Perdue haha.

Perdue was in the top 10 in every statistical category in the SVC. 49 points against the best team around (Unioto) in two games

24.5 ppg
10 rpg at 6'0"
3 apg from the post
3 spg
1 bpg

55 fg %
35 3pt %
80 ft %

Only player with better statistical performances than Perdue lately is Beau Justice.

All I wanted is Holden to get some credit where it is due because he doesn't get half the hype people are giving Perdue. I don't understand why you are jumping so defensive and throwing out specific stats that the only people that actually know are family, coaches, or himself lol. He's a good scorer as I have already said.

All that info is on our svc website. Anyone can get it. Don’t think anyone is doubting Holden’s ability or not giving him credit. Biased or not Perdue is better at this point in their career imo.

[Smokyhollowbandit]

Holden scored 4 and 9 against Lucasville Valley....but he is better all around then Perdue haha.

Perdue was in the top 10 in every statistical category in the SVC. 49 points against the best team around (Unioto) in two games

24.5 ppg
10 rpg at 6'0"
3 apg from the post
3 spg
1 bpg

55 fg %
35 3pt %
80 ft %

Only player with better statistical performances than Perdue lately is Beau Justice.

All I wanted is Holden to get some credit where it is due because he doesn't get half the hype people are giving Perdue. I don't understand why you are jumping so defensive and throwing out specific stats that the only people that actually know are family, coaches, or himself lol. He's a good scorer as I have already said.

All that info is on our svc website. Anyone can get it. Don’t think anyone is doubting Holden’s ability or not giving him credit. Biased or not Perdue is better at this point in their career imo.

I think Holden’s getting credit but when you look at both Perdue and Holden’s all around game Perdue is the better basketball player.

[MasterOfNone]

Both players are considered elite in the area. I think if you put Holden on not as good of a team you would see his numbers go up.

[N2Hoops]

Both players are considered elite in the area. I think if you put Holden on not as good of a team you would see his numbers go up.

Agreed, Piketon is really just Perdue and a handful of streaky shooters, a gritty defensive specialist, and another banger(#24). Which in all honesty doesn't sound like a bad club, I just think Burg has the upperhand.

[Smokyhollowbandit]

Both players are considered elite in the area. I think if you put Holden on not as good of a team you would see his numbers go up.

Agreed, Piketon is really just Perdue and a handful of streaky shooters, a gritty defensive specialist, and another banger(#24). Which in all honesty doesn't sound like a bad club, I just think Burg has the upperhand.

Piketon isn’t just the Tanner Perdue show and IMO Burg and Piketon are 2 evenly matched teams

[rxburgfan]

Purdue has a better supporting cast than Lynchburg's big man had. Piketon Is much better than Lynchburg.
Purdue is always consistent as we all know. Blanton has had big games as well but there are other guys who have multiple double digit games that are very capable. Just don't here much about them but beware!!!
You Burg fans don't be surprised if you Get an out come that your not expecting. Not to mention these guys loved to get snubbed. They relish the spoiler role, the underdog!!
Now, with all that said I know Piketon can go down but doubt that it will be the Massacre that everyone's predicting!!

I think LC would beat Piketon had they gotten through Brug. Nice thing is we will find out Saturday .

[Smokyhollowbandit]

Purdue has a better supporting cast than Lynchburg's big man had. Piketon Is much better than Lynchburg.
Purdue is always consistent as we all know. Blanton has had big games as well but there are other guys who have multiple double digit games that are very capable. Just don't here much about them but beware!!!
You Burg fans don't be surprised if you Get an out come that your not expecting. Not to mention these guys loved to get snubbed. They relish the spoiler role, the underdog!!
Now, with all that said I know Piketon can go down but doubt that it will be the Massacre that everyone's predicting!!

I think LC would beat Piketon had they gotten through Brug. Nice thing is we will find out Saturday .

I have to agree with King of Shyville on this one, Piketon is better than Lynchburg, McGlaughlin was the only chance LC had but he wore down in the 2nd half, Piketon has many weopons unlike LC

[Sport Fan]

I'm afraid I don't understand your logic when you say ask 10 non burg fans when your a Piketon fan pleading your case for a Piketon player.. Kinda biased maybe.. Im actually a fan of burg's biggest rival but sometimes you have to take your blinders off..

I get it. I’m not taking anything away from Holden. I think the kid is amazing. You made your case based off who had college offers. That doesn’t always mean that player is better right now.

Holden scored 4 and 9 against Lucasville Valley....but he is better all around then Perdue haha.

Perdue was in the top 10 in every statistical category in the SVC. 49 points against the best team around (Unioto) in two games

24.5 ppg
10 rpg at 6'0"
3 apg from the post
3 spg
1 bpg

55 fg %
35 3pt %
80 ft %

Only player with better statistical performances than Perdue lately is Beau Justice.

The fact is that his is not a one on one game LOL.... After seeing both teams play I believe that Burg will have the upper hand with 5 vs 5

[KING OF Shyville]

Purdue has a better supporting cast than Lynchburg's big man had. Piketon Is much better than Lynchburg.
Purdue is always consistent as we all know. Blanton has had big games as well but there are other guys who have multiple double digit games that are very capable. Just don't here much about them but beware!!!
You Burg fans don't be surprised if you Get an out come that your not expecting. Not to mention these guys loved to get snubbed. They relish the spoiler role, the underdog!!
Now, with all that said I know Piketon can go down but doubt that it will be the Massacre that everyone's predicting!!

I think LC would beat Piketon had they gotten through Brug. Nice thing is we will find out Saturday .

McLaughlin would have faded just like he did against Burg if they had played Piketon. Piketon's 6,7,8 and 9 could start for LC. McLaughlin need some help.
Purdue won't fade against Burg because the supporting cast is much better than LC. The are a far more superior defensive team than LC as well. They will be able to keep Burg in front of them.
They will be able to push the ball down the floor as well as anyone Burg has seen this year. Definitely get to find out Saturday!

[trojandave]

Having watched both teams Saturday, I think the Burg is the better team and should win if they play their normal game. Piketon is certainly capable of winning, but they will have to play much better than they did vs. Alexander. Great rally in the 4th quarter by the Redstreaks, but if they are asked to do that against the Pirates, it won't happen.

Wheelersburg most likely will get balanced scoring, while Piketon's Tanner Perdue must have some help in the scoring column.

[ScottSmith]

I'll always root for my streaks but I think the Piketon team has been narrowed down to two players. I don't want to leave kids out but I've been to a limited number of games but have listened to most. Reader and Little have had some very nice games! Lightle and Veach has had some good ones as well. Let's see who gets hot! HERE COME THE STREAKS!