Sunday, December 6, 2015

11/12 House Basketball Preseason Power Rankings

I’m back. House ball is back. The Power Rankings are back. It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Ladies and gentlemen, the 11/12 preseason Power Rankings. By the way, without any games played, this sucked to assemble.


1. Knicks
The Knicks do not have anyone who is a massive superstar, but they have a  well rounded roster, giving them the top spot. Charlie Miller, who returns to House after wasting some time playing varsity, is a scoring machine who will definitely help lead this offense. Lee Gardella is a private school stud, and Spencer Stovall is quite possibly the most polarizing figure in House. Along with Nick Murphy, who is extremely underrated, and rebounding machine Sam Giorgio, this team has it all. Talking about his team, Spencer Stovall said, “We’re going to put all the teams in the league in the ground, and then we’re going to step on their throats and keep them there. Everyone is going to feel the wrath.”


Preseason Team MVP: Mark Schmidt
Schmidt has to be one of the most athletic people at Darien High School, and his overall presence defensively along with his ability to drive into the paint makes him this teams most valuable player. #SchmidtHappens


2. Nuggets
Once again, there are teams with superstars on them, but it’s those teams depth that scares me. With that, the Nuggets four man tandem of Hamill, Blatney, Parsley and Percarpio is going to be dangerous. All four of those players have the ability to score on their own, which gives the coaching staff the chance to rotate this lineup to deal with the lack of depth outside of this Big Four. If the team can figure out a smart rotation to compliment the scoring threats that they have, this team can easily become a dangerous threat.


Preseason Team MVP: Hudson Hamill
Hamill, who is in his second year playing House, is the most dynamic player on this team. His ability to drive is unmatched, but also has the ability to make shots on the outside.


3. Spurs
The Spurs are in a similar situation as the Nuggets, but are just a little less more powerful on the offensive side of the ball. Colin Minicus will make a case for end of the year MVP, and the Klingman twins have always been reliable on the court. Sean Edgar is a defensive freak who will look to prove he is worthy of his Defensive Player of the Year title from two years ago. From a depth standpoint, Jack Wells is extremely underrated, and is a force in the paint. An overall solid team, all the Spurs lack is a reliable big man outside of Wells.


Preseason Team MVP: Colin Minicus
Minicus is downright the leader of this team, as his speed and scoring ability will be hard to defend for every team.


4. Suns
The Suns are one of the most interesting teams ever assembled in House history. The Voigts and Jack McCann reunite for the third straight year, and will look to rekindle the magic from two years ago and win another House title. Tim Graham, who is arguably one of the best players in House, is also on the same mission, hunting for his first title after collecting a few rings on the football field. Charlie Dean is a massive dark horse, and will help lead this team on both sides of the ball. Jack Henrich and Jack Reed also join the squad, and both will look to help provide depth on an already deep team. The talent is all there, but will the team be able to show up each and every week?


Preseason Team MVP: Tim Graham
Graham is one of the best players in House. The 9/10 House MVP is already the frontrunner for the 11/12 House MVP, so if the Suns want to win, just let Graham go to work.


5. Warriors
The Burke brothers are the only thing I need to write about here. These two are extremely powerful together, and can score on anyone. There defensive abilities are also incredible, giving this team a lot to be happy about. Now I actually don’t know who this Berrigan kid is, but he went first round so he must be good. Sorry about that. This team can easily make a leap to the top three if they can prove themselves early in the season.


Preseason Team MVP: Charlie Burke
The private school star has always been a threat in House, and is undeniably the leader of this team.


6. Cavaliers
Jamie Schofield will team up with Danny O’Boyle to form one of the most dangerous scoring duo’s this league will see. Outside of that however, you do not see much. Peter Ridder can play a big role if he can find his shot, and some help with Christian or Bobby (I have no clue which one is playing) Trifone will make this team a bigger threat. If Schofield can continue to be the beast that he is, the Cavs can make a run as an underdog come playoff time.


Preseason Team MVP: Jamie Schofield
Schofield is the one man looking to disrupt Tim Graham’s quest for MVP. Schofield is as majestic as a gazelle (all I could think of) out there, and is going to be fun to watch this year.


7. Nets
The Nets have a scoring machine in Aidan Coyle, who is easily the most powerful big man in House this year. It will be incredibly hard for teams to defend him, which gives the Bulls a huge advantage. Cord Fox also compliments Coyle as a solid shooter, and Tyler Grant looks to help lead the Bulls defense. Lack of depth though concerns me about this team, but Coyle and Fox can easily carry this team if they need to.Talking about his team, Cord Fox had to say, "I'm looking forward to it." Thanks Cord.


Preseason Team MVP: Aidan Coyle
Coyle once again is the alpha male of big men in this year's league, and will help lead the Bulls offense and defense throughout the year.


8. Hawks
The Hawks have one of House Ball’s biggest stars in Connor Mulliken, who is an incredible shooter and defensive player. Outside of this though, the Nets will have trouble finding the basket. Brendan Seiler is a solid player, kind of, and John Foley is useful in the paint as a great rebounder. The Nets can become a threat, but will need to find options outside of Mulliken to get the ball in the basket.


Preseason Team MVP: Connor Mulliken


9. Celtics
The Celtics are an extremely young team with only one senior, but have an incredibly good player in Quinn Fay. Fay will be able to hang with the big stars of the league, but will have the task of carrying his team throughout the year. Peter Marren is a solid shooter, and Brian Keating is an absolute beast in the paint. Outside of these three however, the Celtics do not seem to be much of a threat going into the season.


Preseason Team MVP: Quinn Fay


10. Raptors
So then there is the Raptors. The Raptors only major scoring option is Jack Beatty, and that is it. Ben Bidell can help with that problem, but when Beatty and Bidell are out, the Raptors are in some trouble. Along with this, the team has two seniors, making them the second youngest team in the league. If Beatty can carry this team, which will be incredibly hard, they can maybe pull off an upset come playoff time.


Preseason Team MVP: Jack Beatty


Once again, with no games being played, this sucked to make. Hopefully after a few games, we can get a much better look at what is what in this league.


Preseason Awards:
Overall MVP: Tim Graham
12th Grade MVP: Colin Minicus
11th Grade MVP: Quinn Fay
Big Man of the Year: Aidan Coyle


Sixth Man of the Year: Jack Wells

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