Jock's kid has obviously had a good season and he’s stroking himself to the thought of someone name dropping him.

Okay Jock good to know. In that case:

MEN
Forestville: Mays has been dominant.
Sturt: Running on the Spear-Kubank combo.
North: Running on the Marshall-Dowdell combo.
West: DeSantis breakout year.
Woodville: McGee and Meldrum.
South: Todd Davies. Starling when healthy. Hoppo been disappointing for all the hype.
Central's: eh, Sapwell?
Norwood: eh, not sure.

How would people rate Harris, Marshall, Davies, De Santis? Are they all about the same level?

Most improved would have to be McGee, put up some big numbers. Haven't seen him play, but has he found himself a jump shot. Or post moves? Previously couldn't hit a mid range to save his life so just relied on athleticism and put backs to score.

Not really. He's in the same boat as Marshall, thrust into the go-to guy spot so gets a lot of shots.

He's gone from 4th or 5th option, doubt he had any plays run for him at eastern to dropping 30 a few times. Would think they would have had others like meldrum who would have been number 1 choice. A lot thought it was strange choice going there with marinara brothers established, yet he's clearly outshine them.
Agree that Marshall has had to take a lot of shots, that's what happens when suddenly there's dozens of shots available without McVeigh, BJ, Starling etc.

Marshall is averaging over 25 on a team that has had success over this season though he can't just be chucking up garbage. That sounds more like De Santis maybe?

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North have won 1 more game than West this year yet you are acting like they are miles above them. Pretty sure they ruined their chances of making finals too, courtesy of DeSantis and company.

No offensive efficiency stats have been kept this year, I think the scoring stats need to be taken with a grain of salt.

Few numptys in this thread. Regardless of efficiency stats averaging 24 and over in this league should be commended, especially when you are as young as Marshall and DeSantis.

"Few numptys in this thread." Yes, and everywhere in this forum.

Are they the same age? I always thought of De Santis as being a little older.

If you average 24 in a normal season yes it's highly commendable. But the standard in the ABC is very poor. It’s effectively glorified reserves.

#662.

I believe DeSantis has just turned 22 and Marshall is 21

You have guys like Mayen who will start in the big 10, White at the Hawks, Mudronja with the 6ers, Garang at Oklahoma, older Sapwell with Cairns, Rigoni then locally you have guys like Marshall, Destantis, Dau, Hoppo, Diing, Harris, young Sapwell, Griscti, Machar brothers stepping up to fill the void left by these guys going to the pros and high major college programs.

If we figure out how to let the success feed on success rather than trying to erode and hamper athlete and player development, which SA has been the master of, the wave will continue to grow.

Exciting times continue ahead if you love to see athlete's and the game succeed. Tough times ahead for those many that don't, sorry.

What exactly has Hoppo done? He is severely overrated, no clue how he went to a Division 1 school.

I believe he's riding the pine for South. Makes you question a lot of things about basketball in SA. Currently training with the 6ers.

You would be surprised how many of the '"local' guys would give the ‘pros’ a run for their money. I’m sure some of those guys have had a lot of help getting to where they are now if you know what I mean cough cough.

All well and good to go pro or high major but at the end of the day you have a expectation to live up to and if you don’t then you are a bust.

Averaging 8ppg for South!!!

Sturt the standout team so far and are the overachievers. Spear and Kubank both very good and anchoring, with the rest being young Sturt kids. No imports at all and should finish in second spot, which is oustanding. Rigoni has them playing unselfish basketball.

Marshall has a lot more substance to his game than Hoppo putting them in the same sentence is insulting.

To answer the question earlier I think it's
Harris
Marshall
De Santis
Davies

Marshall with elevate above them all. Watch this space.

That hurts West and Sturt a lot going into NBL1 season. More so West who won't have a lead guard.

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Much of Harris's success has been due to him being part of a pretty dominant Forestville team. Teams have had to deal with other players on their team therefore allowing him to do his thing.

I would say Harris/Marshall/DeSantis are all on the same level to be honest. DeSantis is a scorer but also handles the ball and provides assists for his team. The other two are more focussed on getting buckets most possessions.

Gritsci should be getting looked at seriously as a future pro player
His size skill and smarts are great for his age with a huge amount of upside to come. Could see him moving to North to get the finishing touches put on his game and development....ready to give it a serious shot

Think a few elite young SA players would see the North program as a serious option to take their development to the next level. Why wouldn't they?

^ nice try.

Jantke on the recruiting trail early evidently.

Whatever happened to Ben Carter?

841, the joke remains on you. What you choose to think happens in that small, illiterate mind of yours and reality are 2 different things. Ignorance is bliss though for fools. Keep that head of yours in that pile of dung it resides in.

859, Thank you JankSpeare.

Why would BSA hold the GF for ABC at Lights and not Titanium where you can have more people and still social distance. Who is the joker that did this? SMH

It's BSA. When did they last get anything right? Going to be 2 very interesting games lol

Who is playing in the GF's?

Forestville 1 v Sturt 1

Probably getting a kick back for people paying to watch the game online cause only so many can attend. BSA you're FIRED!

Who is going to watch a reserves gf. No one cares

#873 absolutely 100% on the money

Gritsci top scorer in the ABC Grand Final...and one of the youngest on the court. As mentioned above, the Guy is a serious talent, remember the name.

The quality of the game was rubbish as were the lopsided rosters. Sturt never had a chance

How much do you think Forestville paid for a B grade title? A lot of players were holding 2 fingers up like they went back to back.