Yeah, Ames might not have had depth -- but so what? Between Barnes and McDermott, those two could dominate anybody. They've got a lot of good role players too. Basically, the players they had played their system well. It was no surprise that they went undefeated a second year. My friends and I would kind laugh thinking there isn't a team in the state that was going to get within five points of these guys. Man, people are some serious haters.
it is all done by ranking. if at the end of the high school season(including state tournaments) you are number 1, you "win" the national championship.
@baller7103 yeah I live ames and see them play regularly. There good but there not top 10 good. There state tourny performance has been far from impressive this year. Again top 25 good sure but not top 10 or NHC good.
Sorry but there backcourt would be the death of them. No way could webber handle the back court of a top highschool program by himself. Sorry but anyone who thinks this team is top ten or NHC worth doesnt know a ton about basketball. Last years ames team had a great back court but not this year
Haha... ya its all about publicity their buddy. Ames has barnes and there undefeated ofcourse there going to have them high. Do you not agree ames was much better last year? If not your the first person that I've heard that thinks that way.
I'm no taking anything away from last years team. Obviously they were better. But that alone isn't reason enough to say that this years team doesn't deserve to be there(the rankings). Undefeated 2 years in a row, yeah they deserve to be there. You act like the CIML is weak is something.
@jamestill2000 The Ames starting 5 probably ranks in the top 10 but there is a huge drop off talent wise. Who does ames have outside of Webber, Barnes, Kol and Mcd? the answer is no one. Other than Stu none of the other players would get much if any playing time at any other regular highschool. If your guys heads werent so far up barnes ass you would realize ames has no DEPTH.
@baller7103 Dude, when you have the best player in the country, a few decent supporting players and go undefeated 2 years in a row, I think you've proven worthy of a national ranking.
eh... not bad.
ciscoleon 2 months ago
The Black Falcon learning how to take flight!
jsmithers587 3 months ago
I'm a big fan of Harrison Barnes talent but there was nothing insane about this. Yawn. He's got much better highlights than this.
tajifareed 1 year ago
*Yawn* Run of the mill dunk, nothing "insane" about it.
jugganaut35 1 year ago
Yeah, Ames might not have had depth -- but so what? Between Barnes and McDermott, those two could dominate anybody. They've got a lot of good role players too. Basically, the players they had played their system well. It was no surprise that they went undefeated a second year. My friends and I would kind laugh thinking there isn't a team in the state that was going to get within five points of these guys. Man, people are some serious haters.
BillClintonn 1 year ago
it is all done by ranking. if at the end of the high school season(including state tournaments) you are number 1, you "win" the national championship.
Uncfan0991 1 year ago
IDK but I know ames won't be considered for it so no worries.
baller7103 2 years ago
@baller7103
You know they're ranked 4th in the country right ?
jamestill2000 1 year ago
How bout that dominating performance by Ames. 47-37 over SEP. There team might have been top ten worthy last year but not this year.
baller7103 1 year ago
@baller7103 yeah I live ames and see them play regularly. There good but there not top 10 good. There state tourny performance has been far from impressive this year. Again top 25 good sure but not top 10 or NHC good.
baller7103 1 year ago
@baller7103
I gotta disagree. I live in Sioux City. Lived in Ames for four years. I think they ARE that good. McDermott is no slouch either.
jamestill2000 1 year ago
Sorry but there backcourt would be the death of them. No way could webber handle the back court of a top highschool program by himself. Sorry but anyone who thinks this team is top ten or NHC worth doesnt know a ton about basketball. Last years ames team had a great back court but not this year
baller7103 1 year ago
@baller7103
I'm pretty sure USA Today knows a TON about basketball, most likely more than you. But I guess we'll have to agree to disagree.
jamestill2000 1 year ago
Haha... ya its all about publicity their buddy. Ames has barnes and there undefeated ofcourse there going to have them high. Do you not agree ames was much better last year? If not your the first person that I've heard that thinks that way.
baller7103 1 year ago
@baller7103
I'm no taking anything away from last years team. Obviously they were better. But that alone isn't reason enough to say that this years team doesn't deserve to be there(the rankings). Undefeated 2 years in a row, yeah they deserve to be there. You act like the CIML is weak is something.
jamestill2000 1 year ago
@jamestill2000 The Ames starting 5 probably ranks in the top 10 but there is a huge drop off talent wise. Who does ames have outside of Webber, Barnes, Kol and Mcd? the answer is no one. Other than Stu none of the other players would get much if any playing time at any other regular highschool. If your guys heads werent so far up barnes ass you would realize ames has no DEPTH.
baller7103 1 year ago
@baller7103 Dude, when you have the best player in the country, a few decent supporting players and go undefeated 2 years in a row, I think you've proven worthy of a national ranking.
jamestill2000 1 year ago
Anybody know how they determine the national high school basketball champion?
burdseyevue 2 years ago
i think its whoever is ranked #1 by the end of the season
nkyboi0707 2 years ago
@burdseyevue they have a tourny of 8 teams and they play to determine who wins its just like the pro football playoffs really.
cogltcole 1 year ago
@burdseyevue i think its the number 1 ranked team in the nation by the end of the season
nkyboi0707 1 year ago