Filling the shoes of Mekhi Smith, Cole Sherman and the rest of last year's regional semifinal team is no small task. This year, the Tiger basketball team is predominantly filling the voids with young talent that is being fostered by senior leadership. Although they lost a lot of production from last year, the team's goals remain the same–getting to Rupp Arena.
The Tigers are looking to grow their talent from the ground up. The twitter hashtag created by varsity assistant coach Bryan Just for Tiger Basketball of #FarmingNotHunting is the entirely new mindset...
The time is now. March is here! And everyone knows what that means. Arguably the most famous and exciting sporting event is just about to be underway — March Madness.
As the big month of March has arrived, the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament is soon to begin. Coming off of one of the absolute worst seasons in Kentucky basketball history and an absence from March Madness, us Wildcat fans have been itching for a redemption season. With a current record of 23-6 and a ranking of 7th, this team has already blown the team of last year out of the water. The team has obvious stars and fan favorites in Oscar Tshiebwe, a dominant rebounder, defender, and offensive force, TyTy Washington, elite shooting guard and point scorer, and Kellan Grady, three point specialist.
Cole Sherman has been playing basketball all his life and his hard work is really showing his senior year. He is having a great season and has been taking ankles, draining threes, and playing lockdown defense. Cole has been an influential voice for his team and a leader in the student body.
Thursday, Feb. 24 — The Male Bulldogs travel down to Poplar Level Road to take on our St. X Tigers. Both teams finished in the top four of the 7th region (Male 1st, St. X 4th).
Friday, Feb. 11 — This game features a rivalry matchup for the Tigers. The DeSales Colts have gone through a couple rough stretches this season, but their guard play and steady big-men could make this a very interesting game.
Wednesday, Jan. 26 — Chris Mack officially announced out as head coach of the University of Louisville men’s basketball team. Who’s next up for the Blue Blood?
There will be sweat. There will be elbows thrown. There may even be blood. The St. X faculty basketball game on Feb. 3 is destined to be an instant classic as some of the Tigers’ top faculty ballers hit the court in the state-of-the-art Brother John Wills Sports Activities Center. Expect drama as teacher superstars Señor Salomon, Mr. Caudill, Coach McCormick, and numerous other St. X legends lace up their basketball shoes to create a thrilling display of world class athleticism. Although the hype for the big game may seem overwhelming, the comprehensive analysis and mock draft below breaks down the highly anticipated athletic spectacle simply and eloquently.
St. X’s top student and faculty ballers need to be on alert during Catholic Schools Week (Jan. 31-Feb. 3) as the school hosts an array of exciting basketball events and challenges for Tigers across all grade levels during lunch periods. Each contest held in the Sterne Gym requires at least a one dollar donation to participate. All proceeds go to support Catholic Charities Migration and Refugee Services.
Saturday, Jan. 15 — St. X hosted arch rival Trinity this past weekend. The Tigers jumped to an early lead, and never trailed the rest of the game — eventually winning the game 67-61.
