Central Buckeye Conference- Mad River Division Sleeper Players
Playing in a conference not known for sports is tough enough as is, with players getting looked over and undervalued for one reason after another. The Central Buckeye Conference as a whole has a couple players that are solid collegiate…
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Continue ReadingPlaying in a conference not known for sports is tough enough as is, with players getting looked over and undervalued for one reason after another. The Central Buckeye Conference as a whole has a couple players that are solid collegiate prospects and the rest of them will be under-recruited, if recruited at all. From sophomores that are just getting on the scene and acclimated to the high school game to juniors wanting to be seen and even seniors that are giving it one last shot at a scholarship. This article is being written to shed light on the players that will fly under the radar and hopefully give those young men some extra exposure. These are the most slept on players from the Mad River division of the Central Buckeye Conference.
Owen Davis- Sophomore; North Union: One of a couple sophomores on this list, Davis uses his ball handling ability to get to his spots on the court and score from the areas he likes best. Davis understands his game and does not get outside of that, only attempting two three-point jump shots and both of those came in the same game. The sophomore is putting up 11.8 points per game along with six rebounds. Davis is also shooting an amazing 60% from the field and an even better 81% from the free throw line. This young man gets into the teeth of the defense with a smooth handle, flowing like water around defenders and getting his shot off over defenders with ease. As he gets older, Davis hopes to develop a more consistent jump shot which will allow him more opportunity to get in the paint and can increase his scoring which will make him an interesting prospect when it is his senior year.
Trevyn Feasel- Senior; North Union: The third-leading assist man in the Central Buckeye Division, Feasel is averaging 5.4 assist per game, good for third in the conference, and has had a 10 assist game already this season. He shows a good understanding of the offense, running it with precision and disrupting the ball in different ways. His vision is superb, hitting teammates right in the spot where they can raise up and shoot along with passing ahead for easy lay-ups from his teammates. Feasel also pitches in upwards of six points, getting most of his points inside the paint and shooting 50% from the field so far this season. It would be nice to see him get to the free throw line more but the fact that he is a pure point guard, it is easy to understand why he does not. He can break defenders down on the perimeter with a nice handle as well. Defensively, Feasel is an irritant, he gets into the ball handler’s hip pocket and can cause issues with his active hands on that end of the court.
Rayvon Rogan- Sophomore; Urbana: A walking double-double, Rogan is putting up quietly great numbers with 10.3 points per game, 10 rebounds per game which is third in the conference and 2.7 steals per game which is good for fourth in the conference. Rogan is a 5-foot-9 guard that gets into the lane consistently and is able to find openings to make baskets. He averages five offensive and five defensive rebounds which shows how relentless and aggressive he is all game long. Rogan does not take many three-point jump shots but when he does, he makes the most of taking them because he is shooting 50% from beyond that arch. Defensively, Rogan causes problems for ball handlers with his quick hands and ability to play the passing lane. This sophomore will only get better as time passes, developing more on offense and becoming a solid prospect in the process.
Nick Weyrich- Senior; Urbana: He does not shoot a great percentage from anywhere on the court but his fearlessness allows him to score 15 points per game and he also tallies five rebounds per contest as well. The 6-foot-3 forward gets to and lives at the free throw line consistently, nailing 72% of those. Weyrich obviously takes contact well heading towards the rim and has a reliable mid-range jump shot too. On defense, Weyrich averages 2 steals per game and one block, displaying his activeness on that side of the court. This senior can move laterally and exhibits good instincts when going for the ball, playing solid defense without fouling the offensive player. As a prospect, Weyrich will play more of a slashing guard at the next level which means his deep jump shot will need to improve but it also means his ability to get to the basket will help him.
Keaghan Stahler- Senior; Benjamin Logan: Stahler can flat out shoot the ball, playing his role for the second-best team in the Mad River division to perfection. He is averaging 12.6 points per game along with five rebounds and he even dishes out over three assists per contest as well, displaying a well-rounded all around game. Stahler is shooting a whopping 42.4% from the three-point line so far this season, being able to hit shots from everywhere on the court. Stahler takes the majority of his shots from deep, constantly finding himself open and hitting draining threes at a high clip. This senior can be a good shooter at any level, he moves well without the ball as well which bodes well for how he will be used in college. Small schools would be wise to get in touch with Stahler, he displays an amazing jump shot, great shot selection, and a team player who plays amazing team defense as well.
Brenton Black- Senior; Graham: When you play behind one of the most prolific scorers in the entire conference, your numbers will suffer and that will cause college programs to overlook you as a player but Black still finds a way to be productive for his team. Black scores a hair under eight points per outing but he also shoots upwards of 53% from the field while grabbing close to five boards and grabbing over one steal each game as well. He also plays good perimeter defense, showing quick hands and decent lateral movement. Black has a nice build to him with a frame that will only get bigger and that will allow him the chance to be a better rebounder as he progresses. This senior has an all-around game that should intrigue small schools, with his interior scoring from his soft touch and his ability to guard multiple positions on the defensive side of the court, Black could be a productive college basketball player.
Logan Burns- Senior; Northwestern: A better shooter than he is displaying so far this season, Burns is having a tough time to start the year and is still scoring 11.3 points per game and over five rebounds to go along with that. Although his shooting percentages all down the line are not impressive, Burns has gotten open for good looks and has not taken too many bad shots just yet. The 6-foot-5 forward has a nice handle and looks to make the correct play when it is his time to create offense for his team, with decent vision and the ability to get the ball to the perimeter for shooters to shoot. Defensively, Burns will be able to disrupt ball handlers at the next level because of his long and active arms. To become a better prospect he will need to shoot better from the field but with the amount he shoots the ball, his efficiency numbers should rise.
Caleb Wurster- Junior; Indian Lake: Another one of the best shooters in the entire conference, Wurster is shooting over 45% from the three-point line and has gotten more efficient as the year has gone by. Wurster is putting up 10 points per game which is second on his team and over four rebounds as a 6-foot guard. In his 23-point outburst, Wurster was able to knock down shots from all over the floor and even showed his defensive acumen with three steals and locking down the opposing guard. Wurster has one more season left in high school and he will up his scoring output and become a better prospect once this team becomes his.
*All statistics provided by cbcsportsonline.com