D2 District Semifinal: Logan Elm 16-6 vs. Chillicothe 19-3

[LoganElm_grad09]

I know what you meant by that dat lol; it's the same on our side as well.

[Out of Bounds]

One more thing and then it's from OU Chillicothe to Chipoltle lol...

I hope that the big schools make a mistake by passing on London. That could lead to (Ohio University) Coach Groce to look at him as a potential recruit. The Convo itself is a great selling point, not to mention the fact that a short trip down Route 50 and many of his family/friends from Chillicothe can see him play basketball.

College strength training programs could pack some muscle and if he gains some weight, he would be an animal.

Even if London put on weight and got stronger, he doesn't have the quickness to guard at the mid major level. Just my opinion. I would be very surprised if he gets D1 offers. He's a very good high school player and may make a DII or NAIA roster, but I just can't see him competing on the D1 level.

[bvmv4life]

One more thing and then it's from OU Chillicothe to Chipoltle lol...

I hope that the big schools make a mistake by passing on London. That could lead to (Ohio University) Coach Groce to look at him as a potential recruit. The Convo itself is a great selling point, not to mention the fact that a short trip down Route 50 and many of his family/friends from Chillicothe can see him play basketball.

College strength training programs could pack some muscle and if he gains some weight, he would be an animal.

Even if London put on weight and got stronger, he doesn't have the quickness to guard at the mid major level. Just my opinion. I would be very surprised if he gets D1 offers. He's a very good high school player and may make a DII or NAIA roster, but I just can't see him competing on the D1 level.

He's getting plenty of D1 offers though,just on his defense alone....imo...the best defender in the SE. Malik alters alot of shots whether you shoot it or not.

[ChillSoftball]

One more thing and then it's from OU Chillicothe to Chipoltle lol...

I hope that the big schools make a mistake by passing on London. That could lead to (Ohio University) Coach Groce to look at him as a potential recruit. The Convo itself is a great selling point, not to mention the fact that a short trip down Route 50 and many of his family/friends from Chillicothe can see him play basketball.

College strength training programs could pack some muscle and if he gains some weight, he would be an animal.

Even if London put on weight and got stronger, he doesn't have the quickness to guard at the mid major level. Just my opinion. I would be very surprised if he gets D1 offers. He's a very good high school player and may make a DII or NAIA roster, but I just can't see him competing on the D1 level.

He's getting plenty of D1 offers though,just on his defense alone....imo...the best defender in the SE. Malik alters alot of shots whether you shoot it or not.

True, but altering high school shots is a lot different than altering them at the next level where his height won't be that big of a deal.

[Dshanton3]

One more thing and then it's from OU Chillicothe to Chipoltle lol...

I hope that the big schools make a mistake by passing on London. That could lead to (Ohio University) Coach Groce to look at him as a potential recruit. The Convo itself is a great selling point, not to mention the fact that a short trip down Route 50 and many of his family/friends from Chillicothe can see him play basketball.

College strength training programs could pack some muscle and if he gains some weight, he would be an animal.

Even if London put on weight and got stronger, he doesn't have the quickness to guard at the mid major level. Just my opinion. I would be very surprised if he gets D1 offers. He's a very good high school player and may make a DII or NAIA roster, but I just can't see him competing on the D1 level.

Lol...he has plenty of quickness. That's one of his strengths. What he lacks is physical strength, but he can make up for alot of that with length. Malik moves better than almost all mid-major 6'9" big men. Guys that move as well as him and are physically developed aren't playing mid-major. Trust me.

[Dshanton3]

Even if London put on weight and got stronger, he doesn't have the quickness to guard at the mid major level. Just my opinion. I would be very surprised if he gets D1 offers. He's a very good high school player and may make a DII or NAIA roster, but I just can't see him competing on the D1 level.[/quote] He's getting plenty of D1 offers though,just on his defense alone....imo...the best defender in the SE. Malik alters alot of shots whether you shoot it or not.[/quote]
True, but altering high school shots is a lot different than altering them at the next level where his height won't be that big of a deal.[/quote]

You might be over-estimating the size of mid-major Division 1 schools. 6'8" is often the tallest player on the court at that level. Take a look at the starting lineups in the MAC. Not many big's over 6'8-6'9" starting.

[Out of Bounds]

I watch plenty of MAC games, I've even been on recruiting trips. I hope he does get good offers, I love seeing the local kids get full rides and follow them. But when I watch him play, and then sit on the sideline and watch OU vs. Miami, or Kent or Eastern Michigan or Akron, I don't see who he guards nor do I see him being an offensive threat. You are correct that 6' 9" is big in mid majors, but those guys are usually thick and very solid on the blocks. I don't see that in London. I just don't see him packing on the pounds to take the physical side of the game. With his size he will have to be banging and that's just not up his alley.

[the toro loco]

whats the starting line-ups look like for both teams?

[bobsaget]

whats the starting line-ups look like for both teams?

Chillicothe:
Tyler Manion- 5'9 senior
Zach Johnson- 6'2 sophomore
Isaac Beverly- 6'0 senior
Jalen Ragland- 6'6 senior
MaLik London- 6'9 junior

Off the bench:
Max Corcoran- 6'1 senior
Miloje Djagic(sp?)- 6'6 senior

[LoganElm_grad09]

whats the starting line-ups look like for both teams?

So far this season, it's been (Logan Elm)

Senior g-Jake Thomas 6'
Senior g- Dylan Gabriel 6'
Junior f- Blake Riffle 6'3"
Senior f- Nathen Elswick 6'5"
Junior f- Eli Pritchard 6'6"

Bench

Junior g- Anthony Vaginer 6'2"
Senior c- Seth Stonerock 6'5"

Overall, LE gives up a few inches inside, but both teams have great overall length.

[pbuck]

This one is a toss up IMO I'll take Chilly cuz I think there slightly better all around but the Cavs better get off to a fast start cuz if LE gets a 7-10+ point lead LE's stall game will be tough to overcome especially in the 4th quarter. I fully expect a great game I'll say CHS 59 LEHS 54

[BUCKEYES]

I have not seen Chillicothe play this year, and I have read all the post so far by everyone on here all I can say is this if Chillicothe does not do well against good defenses and has problem with turnovers then Chillicothe will have very tough night. Two years ago I watched a Logan Elm team cruise through competion with ease, that team played defense and could score on any team, last years team decent offense very good defense did very well, this years team is has very good defense and good offense, however offense comes and goes for these kids. If LE defense shows up like they usually do and they can score in the half court sets they will be a very tough out. Like I said last week against Sheridan, "DEFENSE wins games like these". No prediction from me as I said earlier I have not seen Chillicothe this year. Good Luck to both teams.

[bvmv4life]

I have not seen Chillicothe play this year, and I have read all the post so far by everyone on here all I can say is this if Chillicothe does not do well against good defenses and has problem with turnovers then Chillicothe will have very tough night. Two years ago I watched a Logan Elm team cruise through competion with ease, that team played defense and could score on any team, last years team decent offense very good defense did very well, this years team is has very good defense and good offense, however offense comes and goes for these kids. If LE defense shows up like they usually do and they can score in the half court sets they will be a very tough out. Like I said last week against Sheridan, "DEFENSE wins games like these". No prediction from me as I said earlier I have not seen Chillicothe this year. Good Luck to both teams.

i wouldnt say they struggle against good defenses..they have a way to score...the problem with turnovers is that sometimes the pg goes out of control at times...Chillicothe for one thing they lots of heart plus with Jalen anything is possible,its gonna be a good one Friday..! Go Cavs....

[Underhill]

Basketball 30 is just around the corner folks! I hope the CONVO is packed with LE and Chilli fans friday, just alittle stat on the Braves this year, LE held their opponents to just alittle over 39 points per game while Chilli held their opponents to 48 points per game. Defense wins Championships and Stiverson has had awhole week to prepare, Good Luck to both teams, we'll see who can handle the pressure, Go Braves!

[BUCKEYES]

Interesting stats Underhill, I was not aware of those numbers. I personally cant wait until Friday sounds like its Chillicothe's athletic team against Logan Elm's big "D", should be a good one.

[Hitchbone64]

One thing not being discussed much is Chillicothe's stingy defense. Logan Elm is probably one of the best defensive teams around, but the Cavs are only giving up 48 ppg on defense. That includes playing against the likes of D1 power Gahanna and defending Indiana state champion Bowman prep. Cavs give up 43 ppg in league play and thus far in the tourney have given up 38 ppg.

In other words there will be great D on both sides. In tourney time, you have to put the ball in the hole. Big time players step up in big time games. The Braves and Cavs have some big time players. May the best team win. Two class programs going at it. I would have nothing less.

[BUCKEYES]

Hitchbone64 thanks for info, I was not aware Chillicothe played those teams, what were the scores and who won? I seen Logan Elm play 2nd ranked DII Carrolton and loss 38 to 36, what a game it was.

[Dshanton3]

Chilli thrives in games in the 60's and up...If the winning score is under 45-48 pts...Logan Elm has won.

[Hitchbone64]

Hitchbone64 thanks for info, I was not aware Chillicothe played those teams, what were the scores and who won? I seen Logan Elm play 2nd ranked DII Carrolton and loss 38 to 36, what a game it was.

Here goes a link to all the Cavs scores. Also a nice preview of the game with quotes from Coach Stiverson and Coach Kellough. Cavs did struggle in the two big games. We have played well against D1 teams like Pickerington Central, Xenia and Springfield. Our three loses were against quality opponents including one of the hottest teams in the Southeast. That being the Trojans of Portsmouth.


http://www.wbex.com/pages/CavsBoysBBK2010.html

[Hitchbone64]

Chilli thrives in games in the 60's and up...If the winning score is under 45-48 pts...Logan Elm has won.

D3...I think the Cavs learned how to gut out those 40 something scores down at Warren and again against Circleville. I agree a game in the 60's is probably where we would like to be offensively.