Postseason X-Factors: 2024 Class

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hard to believe but the KHSAA postseason kicks off on Monday. There will be some close district games and likely a few upsets along the way. Here's a look at some Juniors who can be difference makers in the postseason.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1808102"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Fitzer is a matchup issue for about every team in the region and could cause problems for opponents if the Panthers get to Rupp. Charlie is a rebounding machine who makes his living in the paint. The type of player who doesn't need plays ran for them, Fitzer could help spur Pikeville to a deep March run.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63f38b17ea418"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1238514"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"The 9th region is absolutely loaded from top to bottom and Newport is right in the mix to win it. Likely still a year away because of the youth on the roster, the Wildcats could make some noise if Jabari gets back to the version of himself that was league player of the year in Cincy last year. Covington can score the ball or distribute and is a microwave scorer that can get several buckets in a short amount of time.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63f38b17ea47a"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1088830"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Western entered the season with expectations of a run to Rupp Arena but they have their work cut out for them just to get to the regional tournament. Against DeSales, Ellis will need to work alongside [player_tooltip player_id='1088829' first='Jayden' last='Miles'] to negate the presence of brothers Crew and [player_tooltip player_id='1228481' first='Will' last='Gibson'] for the Colts. In what will likely be the best game of opening rounds across Kentucky, Jaylen will need to step up for the Warriors to get a win.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63f38b17ea4c9"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1032747"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Call it a recency bias because I watched him scorch the nets last week but Johnny can absolutely be a matchup nightmare for opposing teams. While Evangel should walk through their district pretty easily, once they hit the region tournament teams will struggle to guard a 6'8 athlete who can make contested threes like Johnny can.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63f38b17ea513"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1497248"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Ohio County is on the short list of teams in the 3rd region who can make a run and get to Rupp. To get there, Morse needs to provide them a consistent post presence that they are often lacking. If Bo can become a double-double guy for the next few weeks, the Eagles could not only get to Rupp Arena but could win a game or two while there.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63f38b17ea55d"} /-->