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The last contributor in the backcourt is freshman Matt Coleman, widely considered the top player in Virginia’s 2017 graduating class. Freshman are few and far between in the EYBL, and Coleman more than proved his worth. He didn’t put up big numbers but appeared in 15 games this season, proving his reliability and potential. His presence gives them a real spark off the bench, and his exciting style of play will be welcomed by all fans watching in North Augusta.
of production could mean easy buckets for Adebayo, who matches up very well against the frontlines of Pool C. Alongside him is the best rebounding swingman on the circuit, Chris Clarke. Simply put, this kid can go.
Tony Anderson, who hails from prestigious Oak Hill Academy, is the most efficient contributor off the bench for Boo’s frontline. He provides steady, consistent production while adopting his role as utility big man off the bench. His averages of 4.2 ppg and 3.3 rpg are easy to overlook, but his spot in the rotation is critical, as his presence provides valuable rest for Clarke and Adebayo.
Their frontcourt is in good hands, led by sophomore-sensation Edrice Adebayo. Holding offers from countless powerhouse programs, the 6-foot-9, 235-pound enforcer had a dynamic first season in the EYBL, averaging 12.2 points and a team-high 8.6 rebounds per contest. He scored in double-figures in 10 out of 16 games, displaying a vast improvement on the offensive end. Adebayo is an absolute monster on the boards, an aspect of his game that will definitely have to be on point in North Augusta. He is the only true post player on a team with limited size, so his presence alone will pay big dividends. Shooting 63.7 percent from the field is eye opening, and that type
ly eight boards per game while accumulating an impressive rebounding rate. Clarke shoots it at a 60 percent clip, with most of his attempts coming within five feet. It’s hard not to be a fan of Clarke, as his playing style and athleticism result in plenty of finishes at the rim. To move past pool play, Boo desperately needs his rebounding alongside Adebayo.
Boo’s 2013 squad actually performed well enough to advance out of pool play, only to be eliminated due to an ineligible player. It’s unlikely that the same mistake will be made this year, but they would gladly accept the same pool play record from 2013.
He has the ability to dominate games due to his relentless attack on both ends, and has shown the ability to be an elite rebounder on both ends of the floor. At 6-foot-6, 200-pounds, he averages near-
Pool C is wide open, so if Boo can find some consistency behind their two frontcourt stars and solid rotation of guards, they can easily replicate their pool play success from a year ago.
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