WCAC Preview

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here is our WCAC Preview for the 2022-23 season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2>Best College Prospect</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='999616' first='DeShawn' last='Harris-Smith'] | Paul VI '23</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This crop of WCAC players will likely have its fair share of impact players at the next level, but Harris-Smith could be the best of the bunch. He's physically ready to make an impact from day one at Maryland. Harris-Smith brings versatility to the backcourt at 6-foot-5 and is consistently improving in all aspects of his game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2>Best Home Court </h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Archbishop Carroll</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Is there a tougher place to play in the WCAC than Carroll? They are normally very tough to beat at home. One reason why could be the acoustics of the gym. Whether the gym is relatively empty or jam-packed, the noise level remains high. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2>Breakout Player</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1370496' first='Derek' last='Dixon'] | Gonzaga '25</strong> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dixon appears in line for an increased role as a sophomore. Look for him to impact the game not only as a perimeter shooting threat but also as a playmaker on both ends of the floor. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2>Player Who Scares You</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='957026' first='Malik' last='Mack'] | St. John's '23</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of only two returning first-teamers from last season, Mack is like a coach on the floor for the Cadets. Limiting his impact can be a challenge, but will be key for opponents to figure out. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2>Sleeper Team</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Bishop McNamara</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Would anyone be surprised if McNamara won the league this year? Probably not. The WCAC is traditionally a guard-heavy league, and they have the squad to hold their own among the rest.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2>Projected Standings</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Paul VI</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gonzaga</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bishop McNamara</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>DeMatha</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>St. John's</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bishop O'Connell</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Good Counsel</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Archbishop Carroll</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bishop Ireton</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>St. Mary's Ryken</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Heights</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2>Preseason First Team</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='957041' first='Thomas' last='Batties II'] | Gonzaga '23</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1259620' first='Darren' last='Harris'] | Paul VI '23</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='999616' first='DeShawn' last='Harris-Smith'] | Paul VI '23</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='957038' first='Jaden' last='Johnson'] | Bishop McNamara '23</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1370498' first='Nykolas' last='Lewis'] | Gonzaga '25</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='957026' first='Malik' last='Mack'] | St. John's '23</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='957109' first='Jeremiah' last='Quigley'] | Bishop McNamara '23</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='957107' first='Jaden' last='Winston'] | DeMatha '23</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->