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Mike White's high school sports chat: 04.07.20
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TM
11:43
All-time Fab 5 talk...Devlin (Lebo) vs. Lee (USC)...not sure if they make your list later this week, but those were some of the best one on one in game matchups I have ever seen. What is a couple of your favorite one on one in game matchups over the years?
Mike White
11:47
Devlin was a nice player, but an all-time matchup? Wow. That's a little strong. One all-time great matchup that I will always remember is Sean Miller vs. Dan Aloi in 1986 WPIAL title game at Pitt Field House. I think Aloi had 37, without 3-point line. Miller had big second half. Another great matchup of teams with great individuals was Schenley vs. Aliquippa in 2006. Blair against Pope. Also Kennedy and Kane and Onion vs. Jon Baldwin and Antonio Reddic. It was  December game. Revis and Sam Clancy were there to watch. Officials weren't there and both teams were dunking in warmups. It was like a dunk show.
Golden Tornado
11:47
Mike what is your thought process behind coach of the year?  LH overcame a lot of odds.  But they barely snuck in the playoffs.  Got bounced early in states.  The golden Tornado lost one game all year with Morton to a lineup, to a team from out of state.  When is the last time a coach beat USC, Lebo, NA, Pine, and Central twice in one year?
Mike White
11:48
I don't disagree with you Golden Tornado. Very easily could've been Clement. Honestly, they were the two finalists. We put it to a vote. Our high school staff voted Hauger.
Golden Tornado
11:48
Also you referenced in fab 5 video that Morton would be on the top 20 but not the top 5 all time fab 5.  I know that was a coach vote, not necessarily your call.

Tough to narrow down to the top 5.  By the process of elimination I feel like Archie is going to be over him.  Personally, feel good about going into a game with Morton being the best player against a team where Archie is the best player.  Clear out and post him up every time down and watch him go for another Triple double.  Hell give em sean too and double him every time down... Wouldnt matter
Mike White
11:51
I will tell you Ethan will be on the top 20. Can't tell you where. Ethan and Archie totally different players. Archie was maybe 5-10. Ethan is 6-6. Can't compare the two. Totally different styles. But if I'm starting a game at the courts and I have first pick. I'd take Ethan over Archie. Unless it's a game of HORSE. Then I'd definitely take Archie.
Skiter Jones
11:51
So it's an 8 year body of work and not just a single year. Gotcha
Mike White
11:51
What???
Skiter Jones
11:51
Should AAU and/or cup coaches be allowed to coach in high school? I feel there is a huge conflict of interest ($$$).
Mike White
11:52
They already do. Yes, you might say a high school coach who coaches AAU might try to get players. Heck, it has happened before. But this isn't the NCAA.
Jeff
11:52
Meant to write that many seniors may not be a available to finish tournament in the summer.
Mike White
11:54
You talking basketball tournament? So what if they're away. Play the hoops tournament over two weekends. I have a hard time believing a kid maybe at a college wouldn't come back home for those two weekends. If they won't - or can't - so be it. If you go on vacation and don't want to play, so be it. Play with who you got. Better than not playing ever.
11:56
Thanks everybody, that's it for now. Don't forget all Fab 5 teams and top 20 come out Friday. There seems to be enough talk, so we'll do this again next week. Be good.
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