3A Mr. Basketball Candidate: Caleb Barton
Caleb Barton and South Sevier will have a huge season. Due to the success that this group will have in this upcoming season, Barton will be a legitimate contender for Mr. Basketball.
Why Caleb Barton Could Win Mr. Basketball
Barton is one of the top shooters in the state regardless of classification. In addition to being able to shoot the basketball at a high level, he plays on a potential state championship team.
Barton will play a huge role in the success of his team as he will be relied upon to be the top shooter and scorer on the team. Further, he will most likely be the team’s leading rebounder.
South Sevier’s potential success and is dependence on Barton makes him a quality contender for Mr. Basketball.
Caleb Barton’s Mr. Basketball Obstacles
Playing in 3A is a positive and a negative for Caleb Barton as far as winning this award is concerned. Although players who play in a higher classification with similar or higher stats will get more credit, there is an advantage to playing in 3A as this group is new to the classification.
With the new alignment, South Sevier moves up from the ranks of 2A where they have had plenty of success. If they are able to win a lot of games and potentially a state championship, Barton will receive a lot of credit.
In addition to classification, one of Barton’s biggest competitors for this prize will be fellow teammate Brodee Tebbs. Tebbs is responsible for creating a lot of opportunities for Barton and will have a huge role in the team’s success.
Caleb Barton’s Mr. Basketball Chances
Barton will have the numbers that will put him in the conversation for winning this particular award. In addition, South Sevier will win plenty of games with Barton being the leading scorer and rebounder. It will be hard to look in the other direction due to the large impact that he will have.
With that said, he will need to have great stats and South Sevier will need to dominate in order for him to receive fair attention due to their classification and the other talented players who will be considered for Mr. Basketball.