1. Castlewood - Strong inside / outside capability give the Blue Devils the inside track as a true contender to the Region D crown.
2. Twin Valley - They are the team in Region D that you never hear about right now. A team that has something that many teams in Region D do not have and will need come tournament time... a strong inside game. The Panthers have stable guard play and with the Panthers version of "Big Country" with Baldwin inside, the Panthers are still favorites to win the Black Diamond and make a run at a repeat of their Region D Championship.
3. Gate City - Right now, the Blue Devils are beginning to click a little bit. They have a little bit of height but the motor has been revved up with the addition of the little spark plug named Tyler Parks. He cant shoot, he doesnt score hardly at all but he brings an "in your face" rock hard mentality that rubs off on his other talented Blue Devils teammates. One sentence says it all... When the bleachers in Gate City start a rockin, trust me you don't want to come a knockin. Watch out Region D, here they come.
tie (4.) Thomas Walker - Huge win over Twin Springs was a shot heard around the Cumberland District. Playing the role of the ultimate Cinderella this year, the Pioneers may be giving Castlewood a run for the district crown when tournament time rolls around. Will have to see how they compare with St. Paul to determine who is the better squad.
tie (4.) St. Paul - Along with Thomas Walker, the other Cinderella who is going to be in the hunt not only for a District Championship but a possible Region D Championship IF all the cards fall right for them. Cumberland District Championship is up in the air for the first time in a long time. Will have to see how they compare with Thomas Walker to determine who is the better squad.
6. Powell Valley - You can't sleep on this team. Yes they have a first year coach and they are assimilating into his system. That is the key. They are getting better with every game. They could very well be a Region D representative from the LPD come tournament time this year.
7. Rye Cove - Adam Hood could be one of a rare few to break the 2000 pt. barrier this year. If he is able to create points and find support with his other teammates, the War Eagles could be the sleeper in the Cumberland that sneaks up on the other district counterparts and walks into the Region D Tournament. I'll make a bold prediction this year. This will be the year that Rye Cove sweeps Twin Springs home and away.
8. Clintwood
9. Council
10. Twin Springs