West Liberty Hilltopper Basketball

[Columbuseer]

50%+ from 3 point land...that's CRAZY!

Yep. Few would have guessed that Marlon was #1 on team with 21-41 for 51.2%. Will was 2nd with 63-125 for 50.4%. Marlon uses very good judgment when choosing to shoot the three. Also near perfect arc and rotation.

[boatcapt]

Will be interesting to see what they tweak.
From watching highlights I see him as a bigger version of Marlon Moore, and probably playing a similar role. He is 6-7 and 205 so he has the frame to play an up-and-down game.He might not be as good a 3 point shooter as Marlon (over 50%) at this point in his career, but he could be lethal in the open court.

50%+ from 3 point land...that's CRAZY!

I hope WLU doesn't use him as just a big outside shooter/slasher. He has the size to be so much more than "just" that. Imagine the current team with an inside game to compliment the through the roof outside shooting! Imagine him facing up at the elbow and hitting the jumper, driving down the lane or kicking out to one of WLU's many 3pt snipers!!

[Columbuseer]

I'm interested in Watson but from the prespective of how WLU uses him. He is a bit unique for a WLU player. Do they treat him as just another shooter who plays largly from the outside? Do they put him primarily in the low blocks and focus him on rebounds and put backs? If they do focus him down low, do they run any plays through him? this is kind of like having a commuter car your whole life then getting a truck...do you treat it like a less efficient commuter or do you figure out things to do with it that better meet what it is?

Will be interesting to see what they tweak.
From watching highlights I see him as a bigger version of Marlon Moore, and probably playing a similar role. He is 6-7 and 205 so he has the frame to play an up-and-down game.He might not be as good a 3 point shooter as Marlon (over 50%) at this point in his career, but he could be lethal in the open court.

[boatcapt]

I am really interested to see how quickly Elijah Watson adapts to the WLU style.
Watched his highlights. he appears to be the rim protector that WLU has been missing. But he is much more than that. He handles the ball like a shooting guard and can shoot the three as well as slash to the rim. Aggressive rebounder too. He played in the best league in Chicago last year. Great student too.

I could envision him getting some minutes this year.

Has anyone seen him play in open gym? Maybe WLU students can give us some insights.

I'm interested in Watson but from the prespective of how WLU uses him. He is a bit unique for a WLU player. Do they treat him as just another shooter who plays largly from the outside? Do they put him primarily in the low blocks and focus him on rebounds and put backs? If they do focus him down low, do they run any plays through him? this is kind of like having a commuter car your whole life then getting a truck...do you treat it like a less efficient commuter or do you figure out things to do with it that better meet what it is?

[Columbuseer]

Rosters posted today. Looks like everyone who was expected has, in fact, enrolled.

Elijah Watson will wear #4
Luke Powell will wear #20
Ben Sarson will wear #24
Zach Rasile will wear #25

I am really interested to see how quickly Elijah Watson adapts to the WLU style.
Watched his highlights. he appears to be the rim protector that WLU has been missing. But he is much more than that. He handles the ball like a shooting guard and can shoot the three as well as slash to the rim. Aggressive rebounder too. He played in the best league in Chicago last year. Great student too.

I could envision him getting some minutes this year.

Has anyone seen him play in open gym? Maybe WLU students can give us some insights.

[Columbuseer]

Looks like earliest games will start will be Jan 1, 2021. I think practice can start 42 days before first game (whenever that is).
Really excited about the shooting potential of this team.
Returning are 4 players who shot over 44% from Three, with two of those 4 shooting over 50%. These players could also take the ball to the rim and shoot or dish.
Add in Zach Rasile (#2 all time in Ohio career scoring with 3,013 points) and Luke Powell (#18 all time in Ohio career scoring) and there are even more weapons. From watching highlights of Zach, it appears that he may have Curry-like range and accuracy, which could really stretch defenses for Patrick, Malik, Will, etc.
Luke Powell has the hops to elevate over defenders to shoot deep threes.

WLU might make a run as the #1 three point shooting % team in D2!

[CALUPA69]

Anyone know when official practice is going to begin for the Toppers? Also, any info on the 2020-21 schedule?

Schedule will likely be in pencil.

[boatcapt]

Anyone know when official practice is going to begin for the Toppers? Also, any info on the 2020-21 schedule?

[Scrub]

Rosters posted today. Looks like everyone who was expected has, in fact, enrolled.

Elijah Watson will wear #4
Luke Powell will wear #20
Ben Sarson will wear #24
Zach Rasile will wear #25

Interesting little note from the women's side. Grace Fodor, who completed a fine 4-year career with the Lady Hilltoppers last year, has apparently stuck around campus to pick up a Master's degree. However, instead of following the typical path which would suggest being a GA women's basketball assistant coach . . . she appears to be using her two years as a Master's student to play a few seasons with the women's soccer team! I have no idea how all the compliance issues work for that (I'm assuming someone on campus has crossed those T's and dotted those I's). More power to you, Grace!

[Columbuseer]

Dante loves defense. Quick hands like malik and luke. 22 pts a game. Slasher and 3 point shooter. Great passer. Looks like a point guard of the future. First team all state as a junior. Seems to have warrior spirit. Great fit!

[Layton]

https://www.hudl.com/video/3/1036692...643e0b74f02f39

[Columbuseer]

Fyi
nice local tv video interview with satterfield.
https://youtu.be/sYHR0qFV564

[Columbuseer]

FYI
Here is metronews article on Aiden Satterfield commitment. Impressive young man!
https://wvmetronews.com/2020/09/21/c...-west-liberty/

[Columbuseer]

Looks like (according to VC) the Satterfield kid from Charleston Catholic has committed to WLU for next year. That's a great pick-up. His game should fit very nicely. In the admittedly limited times I've seen him, his game reminded me a bit of Yoakum.

Wow! Captain of Class A All State Team. Quality young man (Navy was interested as well as other D1s).
#1 Senior prospect (and #2 overall behind McNeely of Poca) in state of WV. He will thrive in WLU system.

[Scrub]

Looks like (according to VC) the Satterfield kid from Charleston Catholic has committed to WLU for next year. That's a great pick-up. His game should fit very nicely. In the admittedly limited times I've seen him, his game reminded me a bit of Yoakum.