Central League 2024-25 POY Watch List

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below is a review of the prospects from southeastern Pennsylvania who are the front runners to win the 2024-25 Central Athletic League POY Award.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1382984"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6721a1105524c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">After the 2023-24 season, Gardler was named the Central League POY as well as an All-Area selection. In 2024-25 we like his chances of earning both of those honors again. Last year Gardler posted 20 points and 5 assists per game while draining 68 threes. He shot 43% from behind the arc and posted multiple 30-point games. During his upcoming senior campaign, it is likely that Gardler will post even more impressive numbers because this season he will be playing significant minutes as the primary ball handler for Marple. So, this winter in addition to popping threes, Gardler will be creating off the dribble for himself and teammates. With Gardler in full control of Marple's offense, there is no limit to the stats this uncommitted senior can record.       </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1454262"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6721a110552a3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Miller was a 1^st Team All-Central League selection after his outstanding sophomore season, and in 2024-25 he should challenge for the POY award. This multi-skilled point guard does a tremendous job of balancing his own scoring with getting teammates involved. Miller (11.5 ppg.; 5 rpg. 3 apg. in 2023-24) is ridiculously fast and owns tight handles, so he can pilot the fast break for scores or assists. In the half-court, he can score at every level or direct ‘Stoga's designed plays and then deliver well-timed dimes. He is especially effective in DHO as well as pick-n-roll action. Miller also has a knack for getting into the paint and then executing smooth kick out passes to an open shooter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2251715"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6721a110552e4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">As a sophomore this stretch-4 prospect registered 14 points to go along with 6.5 rebounds per contest and was a 2^nd Team All-Central League selection. We expect those numbers to improve in 2024-25 as this winter Mita will be surrounded by a group of accurate perimeter shooters. Those snipers will space the floor and prevent opponents from double teaming Mita. Thanks to his length and solid frame, Mita can score in close via post ups, dives to the rim and the offensive glass. In the mid-range Mita will drain elbow jumpers and attack the cup off one or two dribbles. He is also an effective 3-point shooter coming off pick-n-pop action. Mita possesses a high IQ and fantastic court awareness. Thus, he is quick to recognize double teams and move the ball to an open teammate.  </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1460801"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6721a11055321"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sniras (18 ppg. in 2023-24) could present the most serious challenge to Gardler taking home back-to-back POY awards. Sniras is a volume scorer who when he gets hot, can explode for a 30-spot on any given night. With his speed and ability to finish through contact, Sniras can produce points in the open court. On half-court possessions, he can drain threes from logo distance, score on straight line drives and slash into the paint for a catch and lay-in. Sniras is also a master a drawing whistles when he attacks the paint. His length, non-stop motor and quick trigger make him extremely difficult to guard on the perimeter.     </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->