[SeanFitzRef]

Hey, reverse field for a minute. When these games are scheduled, both programs are aware that one is going to totally obliterate the other. Most times the 12th or 13th player on the winning team would be the first or second best player on the losing team. I agree that the top prospects shouldn't be in the game after the first quarter, but how many opportunities are going to come along for these events to happen? When these games come about (46 for 50 form the field?!), you have to take advantage of them. Some people don't shoot that well in the gym by themselves.

In a competitive matchup, there will be someone evenly matched or close enough in physical talent to guard/defend this person. You will rarely see this happen in a close game. The Kobe game was rare, because he scored 81, but the game was close until late. On the HS level, there are going to be times when you get matched up with a team that is lucky to make it off the bus without losing points or players. Put the onus on the state associations to make the conferences evenly matched. the Chicago Public schools system is nice, because you are moved to a different division from year to year based on your record and competitiveness the previous season.