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Staten better than ever
Extra points from Saturday’s Dayton Christmas Shootout at UD Arena.
Marshall 58, CJ 55
Centerville 68, Jefferson 59
• Speedy Marshall guard Juwan Staten is better than billed. Besides being a point machine for three seasons, he’s emerging into a legitimate floor leader for the Cougars. That won’t show up in a boxscore, but no question he’s upped his game in that quality.
• The Matt Kavanaugh (Centerville) vs. Adreian Payne (Jefferson) matchup was brief. MK missed all the second quarter with two personal fouls and AP played just one minute because of fouls. They guarded each other, but drew so much double- and triple-coverage that working down low usually wasn’t an option.
With both big men out for such long stretches, that left robust Elks forward Adam Replogle all but free underneath. And he delivered, bulling for a game-high 19 points. Replogle probably won’t get those point-blank shots off taller timber, but still impressive. Besides, he gives Centerville another proven option besides Kavanaugh.
• We know who UD coach Brian Gregory was watching: Kavanaugh, who’s already signed, and Staten, a junior who’s verbally committed to the Flyers. Just wondering who WSU coach Brad Brownell was interested in. Both coaches huddled between games on press row, exchanging pleasantries.
Marshall junior Chris Gainey, a 6-4 transfer from Trotwood-Madison, is recruitable. Another not-so-longshot is Centerville freshman reserve Jake Campbell. His game is not at the varsity level, but at 6-10, what coach can afford for him not to be on his radar?
• Replogle and Elks junior Craig Ashworth have a family history of playing ball together. Their fathers, Tom Replogle and Mark Ashworth, were starters at Beavercreek during the 1973-74 season. The Beavers coach that season: Mark’s father, Norm.
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