2) Chatham
3) Morris Hills
4) West Essex
5) Morristown
6) Columbia
7) Mendham
8) Par Hills
9) East Orange
10) Summit
ANALYSIS: Okay, here is my reasoning for the this Top 10. First, why did I pick Seton Hall Prep? Easy, the ability to recruit. Ha, just kidding. Ashton Gibbs is my main reason. Depth is the second. And Chris Hines is my third. I thought Allen Buzbee would making a huge impact this hoops season. SOB, the freaking guy re-injured the same ankle that forced him to miss the entire football season. That kid cannot catch a break. But don't worry, he'll have plenty of time up at UNH to get his senior HS year out of his system. But beleive me you, if Buzbee was playing hoops this year, SHP would be one of the best teams in the state.
As for not picking Wessex with the number two pick? Well, they could actually be there. But they are so good at football they need to lose at something so I am punnishing them with the four spot. But they do deserve the second ranking here and could even end up in the top spot by the end of the year. Jeff George is as studly as they come...but I am not so convinced about the rest of the team.
But the reason Chatham is number two is because of standout Billy "The Freaking Man" Oliver. B.O. as I will refer to him as for now on has the experience, surrounding players and the coach to take his team all the way. But for now, they will remain at number two.
Here is the reason why I have Morris Hills at number three: TEAM. This is a true team and it is full of guys who have been playing together since childhood. Plus, Rockaway kids are tough and have a lot of heart. Doug "The Dude" Dudek is like Brett Favre the way he plays hard and has fun. Justin Doniloski is a tough SOB and Adan Katz is gold from the perimeter. I see these guys going far. They are one of those teams that could take the title because of their heart.
The "Dude"Morristown is at number five because of my man Georgie Bass. I don't know why I love this kid so much. I don't even know him. I did actually hear from a friend of a friend of a friend type of thing that his family is really nice. So maybe that is it. I saw Bass score 5 touchdowns during a freshman football game once. That could be why I like him. Plus his brother Dewey was just awesome on the court. And rumor has it is that Georgie is better than his bro.
Columbia gets the number six spot. But you know what, they might actually be better than that. But they always stuck in the shadow of their ugly step sister, Seton Hall Prep. I know some coaches who tremble a little when you mention Columbia.
Mendham gets the seven spot. But they might surprise people too. Mike Salerno is one of the shiftiest guys in the league. Plus, he is one of the hardest working athletes at this level. Between him, Rob Berish and Chris Hanson (formally from the pop group Hanson) this crew will get it done. Plus they have a tall b*stard who I cant think of his name right now.
You know what? It is really difficult to pick a Top 10 in the Iron Hills. Actually, I think I have all the right teams in the Top 10 but the order is hard to predict. I am going with Par Hills with the eighth spot, but you know what? I am not sure now. We'll stick with eight right now, but I think Par Hills has the skills to get into the Top 5. Eugene Fowler is one of the best athletes in the conference. Dan DePugh is a heady athlete too. Add Brian Eswood to the mix and you have a contender I am telling you.
At nine we got E.O. Why? Easy, one reason Akeem Cunningham. I think his sister plays on the girls team actually and is probably better than half the boys in the league. But I see Cunningham making a lot of things happen this year.
And with the tenth spot I am putting Summit. I see Chris Kehoe having the best season of his life.
In summary, I definitely see SHP, Chatham and Wessex in the top 3. I know I put Morris Hills in the number 3 spot. But if Wessex wants that spot they are going to have to earn it. For now, Morris Hills gets it because I like them. But with that said, I see the second tier teams being Morris Hills (I know I am confusing you, shut up!), Mendham, Par Hills, Columbia and Morristown.
But what is so great about HS Hoops is that you never do know until the players take the court. Good luck teams! *I will be predicting all Iron Hills B-Ball games all year so stay tuned.
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4 comments:
I need a link from the Jets blog to this site dude. Please hook it up and I'll visit way more often. It was a hassle to get here, I had to go through your crazy profile.
Regardless, my newphew is now starting for Gov. Livingston. Although, I have heard that GL isn't that good this year. While they are not in the Iron Hills, I'll try to cover them for you.
I agree that the team to beat is the Prep. Man, they are good at everything it seems.
The "Dude" plays hoops? That's fucking awesome! The Dude abides! I have a new favorite team in the IH conf. besides HP (where are they by the way? Your predictions suck Unruly ha ha). What team is the Dude on? I'm going to have to look on your post to see. ...
Morris Hills rocks! Do you think they have a Walter Sobchak on the team as well? I sure hope so!
Go HP!
Ohh, Fakehead I am this close to r****g you! Where the hell have you been?
The Dude is the freaking man. He plays for Morris Hills.
Is your nephew Hoddy Mahon? Is that how you spell it? Maybe I will change my polls to include other schools.
It is all so difficult.
fakey welcome bbbbaaaccckkkk.
Well who ever voted jeff george as the best player in the conference is horrible because this kid is not that good and didn't do anything last year. "Jeff George is as studly as the come". .are you kidding me?? I played in the IHC last year and shut him down.
"But they do deserve the second ranking here (Wessex) and could even end up in the top spot by the end of the year." ..That will never happen. They are mediocre as best.
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