Central Buckeye Conference- Kenton Trails Division Sleepers
Playing at a small school already puts players behind the proverbial eight-ball when being recruited, being overlooked for athletes from bigger schools. It does not help that most players will need to move positions when they get to college, oftentimes…
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Continue ReadingPlaying at a small school already puts players behind the proverbial eight-ball when being recruited, being overlooked for athletes from bigger schools. It does not help that most players will need to move positions when they get to college, oftentimes being forced to play positions that they will be too short to play at the next level. Mostly seniors and juniors are on this list, and most of them will be playing a different position when they move on to the college level. In a conference known for two school dominating, here are the players that scouts and schools overlook; the sleeper players from the Central Buckeye Conference- Kenton Trails division.
Michael Severt- Senior; Kenton Ridge: A young man that is a part of a well-rounded and balanced scoring attack, Severt is averaging 13.5 points per game so far this season. Severt plays inside-out on offense, with the ability to get hot and sink three-point jump shots. Standing around 6-foot-3, he is playing the forward position but will be able play the guard position at the next level because of his reliable handle and relentless will to get in the paint. Severt has a game of 20 points and nine rebounds at London and was efficient in that effort, displaying his scoring ability. The senior is an interesting prospect because he is such an unknown of what position he will play at the next level.
Malcolm McKay- Senior; Kenton Ridge: McKay is a 5-foot-10 guard that understands his game and plays it at a solid level. He is putting up 13.3 points per game and has only shot two total three-point jumpshots, showing that once he gets inside the arch, his mid-range shooting ability is pretty good. McKay can get in transition and finish at the rim through contact with pretty decent body control as well. The hard-nose senior brings intelligence and good decision making to any program.
Joey Walker- Junior; Jonathan Alder: Playing alongside the best player in the entire conference has its perks, winning games, but it also means that you as a player may get overlooked as a result and Walker could be a result of that. The junior is putting up 11 points per game on a team where he is the clear second option. Walker plays his role very well, easing the pressure off of Izzard and allowing him to get rest while on the court. In his teams two games, Walker has only attempted 10 total shots and has made six of them so far and is hitting his free throws at a high clip. His time will come next season and he will have more than enough experience to lead this Pioneer squad in 2021-2022.
Drew Mitch- Senior; Shawnee: The 6-foot-3 senior is the third leading scorer for the Indians, putting up just over 11 points per game and is the fourth-leading rebounder in the entire conference with nine rebounds per game. Mitch is good at getting open in the half court, constantly moving around the perimeter and knocking down catch-and-shoot opportunities. His strong upper body allows him to carve space out for himself to rebound the basketball and then shows good instincts along with toughness to grab boards. Mitch can be a productive college player because of his grittiness and the solid production that he brings to any basketball team he plays on.
Seth Hale- Senior; Tecumseh: This young man’s game will translate very well to the next level despite the fact that he plays center for his team right now, he is used primarily on the perimeter. Hale’s 6-foot-5 height allows him to be able to do a little bit of everything on offense, handling the ball, starting fast breaks and being a capable jump shooter. Seth makes his money in the paint, shooting a hair above 62% from the field which is third in the conference. He is a willing passer out of the paint, looking to find shooters when he gets double teamed. Hale’s game will be accentuated on the next level where he will be able to expand on his skill set and play more as a pure slasher.
Hunter Warner- Senior; Bellefontaine: Efficient and consistently solid are the words to describe Warner, he goes out on the court and executes his job. Warner averages eight points and six rebounds while shooting 50% from the field for the Chiefs, doing that all while holding down the paint for his team. Although his counting stats are not high when it comes to blocks, his mere presence makes drivers of the basketball think twice. He is good at getting his shot off in the paint as well as finishing with his right hand and has a soft touch to go along with it. His ball handling will have to improve on the next level, but he is scrappy with the winning mentality that all competitors love.
Zach Jones- Senior; London: Jones leads the conference in steals at 3.5 per game, showing the defensive ability of the 6-foot guard, he plays the passing lane and disrupts the flow of the opposing offenses. He adds in 12.5 points per game, which leads his team, to display the fact that he can put the ball in the basket when it’s needed. Jones makes most of money from inside the three-point line, breaking down defenders and getting to his spots on the court. His team is struggling so it only lands him on this list despite his pretty impressive numbers. Jones is as tough as they come and can help a college program in a couple of years.
*All statistics provided by cbcsportsonline.net