Matt Brown
Tis’ the season to ball yet again my friends. Despite my early retirement, I’ll still be posted up here giving all the 11th 12th grade House league squads the coverage they so desperately deserve. Here is my extremely researched analysis of lists of names lathered with vague memories of you playing.
Bulls: Looking like a solid compilation of ballers for Bulls this year. Ben Highton has the speed, ill handles, and an uncanny ability to make those around him better. Jack Travers will likely join him in the backcourt, who will be a strong driver and hurt teams if he hits his foul shots. Dan Murphy is the epitome of solid, Cameron Magida has an incredibly high basketball IQ, and Will McCoy will troll the paint and consistently lead the team in rebounding. I look for these guys to struggle early but find their groove and start to do some things as the year goes on. X Factor: Coach Martin Magida
Cavaliers: These guys will cause some problems for the league if they live up to their potential. Eric Christensen is huge and changes the complexion of the game through rebounding and shot-blocking. Then Peter Traver will be repping his high socks and what not in the backcourt for these guys, Traver is one of the league’s most underrated guards and is definitely a huge part of this team. Dylan Carruthers is a great athlete, but I have no idea if he plays basketball or not. X Factor: Carruthers if he plays.
Celtics: The Celtics are a senior laden bunch filled with seniors. Casey Burke is a deadly sniper when he’s on his game. Paul Genco is an aggressive defender who makes sure his presence is felt at some point in every contest. Carl Stowell is yet another good senior player who can hit a shot or take it to the rim. Graham Helgans is a big kid who I’m sure can more than contribute in the points category. X Factor: Casey Burke’s Jumpshot
Heat: The Heat is filled to the brim with kids that I’m not sure are good or not. Carter Rae, the lone senior, will have to step it up for this team to be any sort of competitive. Other than Carter, Max Skolds is a great talent that will be hard for any squad to come close to stopping. Also, other teams should tread carefully around the rim if Alex Gunn is in the building. X Factor: C-Rae
Kings: The Kings are an athletic bunch this year. Brendan Donohue is a speedster who should do well at point guard this year. Jay Harrison is strong and fast, not sure if he is good or not though. Andrew Maley is a silky shooter who might be looking to dunk if you leave him alone on a fastbreak. Myles Ridder should be a solid contribution as well if he can manage not to get injured. X Factor: Jake Bowtell
Knicks: The Knickerbockers will be led by Danny Coyle. Coyle’s size and speed set him a part as one of the best players in the league. Jack Nichols could nail a few threes over the course of the year, and Jay Patrick is a solid big man who is the paint presence that every good team needs. Chris Chiamulera is a natural scorer that will definitely carry his weight over the course of the year. X Factor: Danny Coyle
Lakers: The Lake Show is looking pretty sweet this year. Jackson “J-money” Whiting will be looking to make it rain. His twin, Pierce Whiting, is a nice 6’3 with the ability to hit layups that is so underestimated in the league today. Matt Vossler is an absolute tree, and Drewby Dirvin will be looking to nail Tre-Balls all day long. X Factor: J-Mulah
Mavericks: Austin Crane is absolutely disgusting at the guard position. He will control ballgames and turn heads all year. The rest of the squad holds great potential from lengthy Mackenzie Glavin, and good player Brian Weil. Let me reiterate: Austin Crane is sick. X Factor: Crane
Nets: Jack Sherwood is the best player in the league. He’ll knock down J’s or drive it down the lane. He plays for the Brunswick varsity squad and will not be stopped. He will receive help from solid shooting guard Nick Pettit, along with big man Christian Cochran. X Factor: Jack Sherwood
Nuggets: The Nuggets are a youthful bunch this year. Cameron Smith is one of the league’s freakiest athletes. Blake Lange, is a very well rounded basketball player who pours the ball in the net. Tyler Hatfield and Matthew Pendo are trees who can also run the court, which adds versatility to the lineup. X Factor: Can Cam Smith dunk!?
Thunder: Spencer McMullin is the league’s fastest man. His speed will wreak havoc on the league. Chris Rehm is a tall athlete who should be a very solid piece of this team. Carter Watt is a great player but leading the league in technical fouls like he did last year will hurt the Thunder more than his play will help. X Factor: McMullin’s speed
Wizards: Interesting addition to the league is Drew Martzolf. Former captain of the varsity squad he now brings his talents to the league. He will be a force rebounding and one of the league’s best midrange shooters. He will be joined by solid player Andy Mogenson as well as swagged out guard Curry Bloom.
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