Season Preview: SWBL Buckeye Division
The SWBL unlike the GWOC and MVL is not full of rebuilding teams. Instead experience is back for most teams as the race for a division title will be tight in 2019-20. Today I take a look at the SWBL…
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Continue ReadingThe SWBL unlike the GWOC and MVL is not full of rebuilding teams. Instead experience is back for most teams as the race for a division title will be tight in 2019-20. Today I take a look at the SWBL Buckeye Division and provide my top players to watch this season.
1st Team
Samuel Agee (2020) Preble Shawnee- 12 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists. The Arrows 2nd leading scorer a year ago, Agee provides the Arrows with a perimeter scoring threat and should compliment Singleton as one of the best offensive duos in the SWBL.
Nolan Burney (2021) Carlisle- Averaged 13 points, 7 rebounds, 2 blocks. Strong rebounding and interior scoring threat. Should see his numbers increase now with a point guard like Newsome getting him the ball.
Matt Gomia (2020) Madison- 9 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist. Combo guard that was explosive to start the season but mellowed down once February came along.
Bryce Singleton (2021) Preble Shawnee- 15 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists. Singleton made his presence known last year as he emerged as the Arrows #1 scoring option. Lengthy at 6’2 and a consistent scorer, he has the potential to be a Player of the Year option within the next year or two.
Grant Whisman (2020) Madison- 16 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists. A lengthy guard that can take over a game with his size and scoring mentality.
2nd Team
Roman Newsome (2021) Carlisle- 11 points, 4 assists, 2 steals. Transfer from Legacy Christian that will bring a high IQ style of play to the Indians backcourt.
Jordan Butt (2022) Dixie- 8 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists. 6’2 guard that was solid during his freshman campaign but must now take the next step of being a consistent scoring threat.
Ryan Papanek (2020) Waynesville- 7 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist. A 6’0 forward that will have to improve his role after the Spartans lose their top interior presence from last year.
Tristan Sipple (2020) Madison- 7 points, 5 assists, 3 rebounds. Defensive minded guard with a nice offensive touch when needed.
Darryl Story (2020) Northridge- 10 points, 3 rebounds, 3 steals. Solid two-way player that will alleviate the loss of Twon Hines.
Honorable Mention
Cameron Currington (2021) Northridge
Cash Ridinger (2020) Carlisle
A.J. Lovin (2020) Milton-Union
Predictions:
1. Madison- Experience and skill is back and much better than rest of the league.
2. Preble Shawnee- Return one of the best players in the SWBL, but must shoot better as a team.
3. Northridge- Hard to see another Cinderella run as they lose their top 3 guys from last year.
4. Carlisle- Should have dynamic duo with Newsome/Burney but can they compete with top teams in SWBL?
5. Waynesville- Too many seniors are gone from last year to anticipate another big year.
6. Milton-Union- Fighting at the bottom of the league and overall lacking.
7. Dixie- Lacking even more and relatively young still.