Grassroots Preview: Mid Ohio Magic

<p><span style="font-family: Lato, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;">In today’s grassroots preview, I’m taking a look at the Mid Ohio Magic. The Magic have had some early success, already bringing in some hardware at the Mid Ohio Classic.</span> </p> <p>In my eyes, a very well balanced team that has multiple big game threats. If you have a chance to watch this team, do so!<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <h2>Notable:</h2> <p>• Isaiah Alsip (6’0” / G / Galion): Alsip will take on a lot of the scoring for Mid Ohio Magic. Isaiah is a scoring minded guard that can absolutely fill it up. A very good ball handler that can put it on a string. Three level scorer with a quick first step that slices through the lane. Has the ability to knock it down from all over the court, and doesn’t need much room to let it fly. The juniors quickness benefits big time, as Alsip is a threat in the passing lane, leading to a fast break.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p>• Addison Harvey (5’11” / G / Delaware Hayes): Harvey brings a lot of toughness to whoever he’s running with. The multi sport athlete is very athletic. On offense, a very solid distributor in the half court. Very capable ball whom makes the right play. Harvey is a lockdown defensive threat, as he can take on either guard anytime. A true two-way threat.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p>• Blake Miller (6’5” / PF / Northmor): Blake Miller is a throwback player, who dominates the paint. Good size and strength lead to many backdown opportunities for the forward. Miller has good hands on the catch, to match footwork for an inside bucket. Big time rebounder, as he just out works the opposition. The 6-foot-5 Miller is as tough as nails, and plays hard on both ends.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p>• Caleb Marshall (6’6” / F / Bellevue): Marshall is very quick and can jump out of the gym. His shot is actually pretty smooth and can also put the ball on the ground to make a play. Once he gets post moves furthered along, he will be a dominant. He is a great rebounder and shot blocker, around the rim. Marshall’s best days are ahead of him.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p>• Cole Fisher (6’2” / CG / Cincinnati Christian Hills): Cole Fisher plays with a lot of heart. Has the ability to orchestrate things, while also the scoring ability of a two guard. Plays really smart with a noticeable good basketball IQ. Has a GPA of over 4.0, so a qualifier all the way. Fisher is a multi sport athlete, that is very athletic. A strong build, the guard is a matchup problem for many teams.</p> <h2><span class="Apple-converted-space">Others: </span></h2> <p>Blake Lloyd - 6’2” - Cincinnati Christian Hills<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p>Jonah Ramey - 6’5” - St. Peters<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p>Carter Gray - 6’4” - Arcanum<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p>Kaydan Berry - 5’11” - Lexington<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p>Jac Alexander - 5’10” Oak Harbor<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p>