Open Gym Report: Plainfield

<p><em>As October and November close in, we will be heading out to watch open gyms and preview some of the top teams and players from around the state. This series starts with Plainfield.</em></p><h3>Team Profile</h3> <p><strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong>: Plainfield (4A/12)</p> <p><strong>Record</strong>: 6-17 (Lost in 1R of Sectionals)</p> <p><strong>HC</strong>: Andy Weaver</p> <p><strong>Top</strong> <strong>Returnees</strong>: Keegan Motter (PG, Sr), Max Kurkowski (SF, Sr), Conner Brens (PF, Jr), Reece Crawford (SG, Sr), Gavin Bizeau (PF, So)</p> <p><strong>Transfers</strong>: Nathan Mills (PF, Jr.) transferred to Perry Meridian (IN)</p> <h3>Upcoming Season</h3> <p><strong>Current Roster Makeup</strong>: This is a team that underwhelmed last season but has the pieces in place to be successful in 2015-16.  They need to figure out first, who is going to be their point guard.  It is the one spot that is still really up for grabs but Sophomore <strong>Trey</strong> <strong>Davis</strong> might have a chance to be that guy.  Whoever wins the spot will have some talent to distribute the ball to with Nova Southeastern commit <strong>Max</strong> <strong>Kurkowski</strong> on the wing as well as senior <strong>Reece</strong> <strong>Crawford</strong>.  The two forward spots will be interesting as they have an underrated guy in Junior <strong>Conner</strong> <strong>Brens </strong>and emerging high-level prospect in sophomore <strong>Gavin</strong> <strong>Bizeau</strong>.  Brens will be the consistent, functional post player while Bizeau will command a lot of attention as he is more of a stretch forward.</p> <p><strong>2015-16 Season Outlook</strong>: Everything didn&#39;t come together last year but this season might be a bit better with more weapons and another year of growth.  They don&#39;t lose any starters and have an easier Sectional lineup.  If everyone buys into the plan, this could be a team that has a .500 record or better with a chance to make a splash in the postseason.</p>