Some general observations:
1) I was impressed with several coaches I saw this year. Feller from MR and Brandt from Buelah were two on the best IMO.
2) I'm not sure Hanson was the MOST deserving for MR. BB or not, but he WAS deserving. I do believe he has the most next "level potential" of the candidates.
3) Mcgillis was fun to watch. He goes to the hoop really hard, fearless, hard worker. Really wanted to win. Will need to work on his 15-21 ft game going forward - look forward to watching him play in the future.
4) HCV's "whole" trumped its "parts". Oddly enough, 2 very strong pieces (Henningsgard/Camrud) who in a sense dominated without being knock out scorers (though Henningsgard can score) - Hennings with the floor game, Camrud on the glass. The others were solid role guys, smart, tough, hard workers. They were the best team in the state IMO and proved it. They'll contend as long as they have Henningsgard in uniform, but.....
5) I'll be floored if Thompson finds a way to not make state next year. Lots back, lots coming up.
6) I thought the tournament was very physical. But called fairly. I don't recall a team I think could say they really go the shaft (though I'm sure some believe they did).
7) 3 classes is gaining steam. I certainly believe borderless districts have an enormous advantage. I'd be surprised if the board decides to have kids traveling mid-week 2-3 hours 1 way.
Civic center > Minot dome IMO. I miss the fancy introductions of yesteryear though.
9) I believe Shiloh rolls through regions next year (went way out on the limb didn't I!
10) Bohl and Hedberg will be the best back court in the state next year, by a long ways - one of the better ones in quite some time IMO. Very impressive.
11) Nelson from Carrington will improve greatly and be heard from- will be interesting to see who steps up with he and Rosenau.
12) Albrecht from Grafton has a huge year in region 2 - Mr. BB candidate.
13) Region winners: Richland/Thompson/LLM/Langdon/Shiloh/MR/Trinity/FLIP a coin.......
14) People will go nuts with 3 borderless schools in the state tourney..........
15) Shiloh beats Thompson to win it all!