Portsmouth West 08-09

[THE'GENERAL']

how much of a setback will this be for the new coach getting all the football players in to practice late

[WestB-Ball5]

well for one thing portsmouth fan...lmao...tyler has never played in the ghetto cuz if so then he woulda brought me...and for two..he doesnt even try to play hard wen its not serious...why would he thts just more of a chance he would get hurt...he just practices his moves and trys to work on his shot...and for three he most likely wont play guard because our football players most of them arent playin and so we are lacking big men..and tyler is one of our biggest players and he can jump...so yea he'll play down low.............and general.....i dont think alot of the football players are even goin to play...alfie bricker might..and dale swords has been talkin about maybe playin...and ethan morgan wont play cuz he has a baby on the way...so i have no clue about whos playin tht plays football

[Cameron34Crazie34]

Even though the Siders are still in the Football Playoffs I am still pretty pumped to watch the Siders on the basketball court, I havn't missed to many game in the last 6 years and im not gonna miss any this year either. Hope for a good season, and Good Luck to new Coach Smith.

Go Siders!

[THE'GENERAL']

it would be nice to see the athletes in bricker,swords,perry,journey,evans,morgan,murphy,pendleton,compton all play in the new system of basketball for west..with all the excitement on the football field it would be really something to see them run on the court

[WestB-Ball5]

well id like to see bricker, swords, perry, journey and murphy play..but i dont think pendalton and compton will be able to keep up...and neither one of them can shoot...but we do need some big kids but if bricker and swords play then thts all we need really.

[WestSide Pride]

Is the Locher kid playing this year? He has always been a good athlete in everything i've seen him play.

[WestB-Ball5]

ha ha...yes he is playing but he isnt tht good...but a kid ive seen playthat is good is Jordan Pursley a junior...hes a great shooter hes just injured right now..so hopfully he gets better in time for the practices that way he'll make the team....i talked to him the other day and he said tht he should be good by next week hopfully....tht kid will be a good add on for the west senators!

[THE'GENERAL']

with football ending their awesome season any word how many football players will be joining the basketball team?

[TOUR_DIRECTOR]

first practice tonight still have no idea on how many football players are coming out not mandatory for them until sat we been having good turn out for open gym but most of the kids are underclassmen we our hoping we have a good turn out from the upperclassmen that played football

[WestB-Ball5]

yea general hopfully most of the seniors play and mark murphy said he might play...hopfully they do cuz we need more upperclassman.

[Cameron34Crazie34]

Lets Go West, Great run in the football playoffs, but now it's time to bring the basketballs out and hopefully you upperclassman will work and play for a good season this year.

GO SIDERS!

[sider]

it would be nice to see the athletes in bricker,swords,perry,journey,evans,morgan,murphy,pendleton,compton all play in the new system of basketball for west..with all the excitement on the football field it would be really something to see them run on the court

Bricker will be the best player on West, and the offense will probably be ran off of his decisions. I believe Perry is going to play, if so he will be good bringing the ball down. Journey isn't playing, neither is Morgan or Compton (Football). Not sure if Pendleton will, he probably won't if it interferes with lifting. VanGundy will be there doing what ever he can to be leader and win games. The don't have alot of size outside of Bricker and about 1000 guards so the run n' gun should be intresting. As far as Timmy Evans, he plays basketball much like he plays football, literally. There have been many times I have seen him tackle or attempt to tackle a player . So, if nothing else this year will be interesting...

[THE G.O.A.T.]

well id like to see bricker, swords, perry, journey and murphy play..but i dont think pendalton and compton will be able to keep up...and neither one of them can shoot...but we do need some big kids but if bricker and swords play then thts all we need really.

You really don't think Pendleton can keep up? :lol That's so funny. He is one of the best athletes around. I have played with him in the summer and he is legit. He will be one their best players. And let me tell you there aren't many kids that can outrun him either. So keeping up won't be a problem. He has been a great basketball player to since he started playing when he was little. But, I doubt he will play if interferes with football. That's his meal ticket... I really hope west has a great year on the hardwood this year, And look forward to coming and watching them play sometime

[The_X_Factor]

Agreed. Pendleton is the best basketball player in a VERY talented sophomore class. West will be exciting this year, but next year and two years from now, they will be GOOD.

[WestB-Ball5]

lmfao!!....wow if u have seen wat our offense is you would know wat im talkin about...our offense and defense makes our most althletic kids throw up.....and pendalton is by far the best football player in the softmore class but defanatley not the best b-ball player...i think auger could tear him up...i know some freshman like daulton kenyon who would break his ankles..lol...if he does play he wont be a star so he might as well not even show.

[WestSide Pride]

lmfao!!....wow if u have seen wat our offense is you would know wat im talkin about...our offense and defense makes our most althletic kids throw up.....and pendalton is by far the best football player in the softmore class but defanatley not the best b-ball player...i think auger could tear him up...i know some freshman like daulton kenyon who would break his ankles..lol...if he does play he wont be a star so he might as well not even show.

You seam to be all about this freshman class. And it also apears you have a real eye for althetic kids......NOT!! This years freshman class is very good but i don't think they will be "breaking any ankles"

[The_X_Factor]

lmfao!!....wow if u have seen wat our offense is you would know wat im talkin about...our offense and defense makes our most althletic kids throw up.....and pendalton is by far the best football player in the softmore class but defanatley not the best b-ball player...i think auger could tear him up...i know some freshman like daulton kenyon who would break his ankles..lol...if he does play he wont be a star so he might as well not even show.

Like I said...Pendleton is the best in the sophomore class. I didn't say anything about him compared to the freshman (though I'd take him over anyone in that class, too).
For the record, also, Pendleton is a post player. I don't think he would need to cover point guards like Auger and Kenyon. Players match up for a reason.

If everyone we're hearing comes out, the varsity guys could be the following 13.
Seniors: Justin Van Gundy, Travis Perry, Alfie Bricker, and Timmy Evans.
Juniors: Tyler Austin, Cody Groves, Cody Adkins, and Alex Thompson.
Sophomores: Trevon Pendleton, Kyle Locher, Tanner Journey, and Andy Sparks.
Freshman: Kyle Auger.

If more upper classmen come out, some sophs or the freshman can be dropped.

[sider]

That sounds about right, I believe...I'm 100% on Perry though. They should be very fast. Also if Pendleton plays he could be tough to stop in the paint he is very strong. Does anyone have the schedule?

[THE'GENERAL']

talked to coach phillips last night and he said they are running out of uniforms and they are going to have to order more there are going to be around 12 to 15 upperclassman and 14 to 18 underclassman he also said they need them all with the style they will be playing

[It's A SIDER Thang]

Yes, Pendleton is a good athlete, but he is not the only good player for west, there are a lot of talented and great athletes on the team. They will only be as good as they want to be. I think they have the coach and I know they have the talent, this should be a very good season. GOOD LUCK WEST.