A good topic for us working out of home, those who are bored (again me) or just interested in chiming in about their favorite PacWest, CCAA, or GNAC team and what it will look like for the 2020-21 season. I'm not sure who will win the league, who is good, or whatever. I do think the conference boasts arguably the best D2 player in America returning in Alaska's Shadeed Shabazz, which makes the conference interesting. I'm basing things off the current roster, which obviously will change greatly in the next few months. My main goal is to have a hoop season to watch, I think the football season has sailed into the sunset.
Anyway, here we go ...
Western Oregon
Best returning player: Darius Lubom, a senior to be point guard. He's been very good for a long time, the Wolves are better when he's on the court.
Other key returnees: I think Emanuel Gant is a future star and had a fine junior season, great at rebounding, defense and plays bigger than his height. Cameron Cranston and post John Morrill-Keeler are solid returning starters.
Concerns: Most of the returning depth is up front (which can be a good thing), guard play might be questionable. Losing sharp-shooting guards Dalven Brushier and Jaylyn Richardson is a killer.
Unknowns: Will redshirt (and former starter) Etan Collins return? How good is soph-to-be point guard Antonio Salinas?
Outlook: I like that 3 starters return and key 6th man Gant is back. I think the Wolves will battle for a top 4 spot in the league and if things go well, maybe higher. I like coach Pifer, think he's really good.
Anyway, here we go ...
Western Oregon
Best returning player: Darius Lubom, a senior to be point guard. He's been very good for a long time, the Wolves are better when he's on the court.
Other key returnees: I think Emanuel Gant is a future star and had a fine junior season, great at rebounding, defense and plays bigger than his height. Cameron Cranston and post John Morrill-Keeler are solid returning starters.
Concerns: Most of the returning depth is up front (which can be a good thing), guard play might be questionable. Losing sharp-shooting guards Dalven Brushier and Jaylyn Richardson is a killer.
Unknowns: Will redshirt (and former starter) Etan Collins return? How good is soph-to-be point guard Antonio Salinas?
Outlook: I like that 3 starters return and key 6th man Gant is back. I think the Wolves will battle for a top 4 spot in the league and if things go well, maybe higher. I like coach Pifer, think he's really good.
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