Saturday, May 09, 2009

2009-10 IWU Depth Chart

So here is a very early look at a projected IWU depth chart heading into the summer. Note that I've automatically placed the freshmen at the bottom of their respective positions, although I think most actually will end up higher next year. (I'll let them earn their way higher up the chart.) Also note, I've assigned every player just 1 position...even those who can play at multiple spots (like Jordan Zimmer 2/3, John Koschnitzky 3/4, etc.)

A ton of experience and talent returning. My guess is that, with all of this talent at every position, playing time is going to come down to who works the hardest between now and mid-November. Should be a very fun 2009-10 season!


Point-guard:

Travis Rosenkranz (6-0 Jr)
Sean Dwyer (5-10 Sr)
Eliud Gonzalez (5-9 So)
Michael Kempf (5-11 Jr)
Bradley Ghere (5-11 Fr)

Shooting-guard:

Sean Johnson (6-1 Jr)
Jordan Zimmer (6-5 So)
Steve Rudnicki (6-3 So)
Sean Seibring (6-2 So)
Dan Oswald (6-2 Fr)

Small Forward:

John Koschnitzky (6-6 So)
Matt Schick (6-4 Jr)
Josh Sutton (6-5 Jr)
Luke Radliff (6-5 Fr)

Power Forward:

Doug Sexauer (6-7 Jr)
Duncan Lawson (6-7 Jr)
Dexter Walker (6-5 So)
Kevin Reed (6-7 Fr)
Tyler Bontemps (6-4 So)

Center:

Edmond O'Callaghan (6-7 Jr)
Ryan Connolly (6-9 So)
Eric McCullough (6-9 So)

Mahomet Seymour standout Luke Radliff picks Illinois Wesleyan

6-5 small forward Luke Radliff of Mahomet-Seymour has picked IWU over several small college offers. Radliff had a big senior year, averaging 17.9 points and 6.5 rebounds, and shooting 80% from the FT line.

A very nice addition to a solid recruiting class for Ron Rose. Welcome to Luke and fellow recruits Bradley Ghere, Dan Oswald, and Kevin Reed!

Friday, May 01, 2009

Prospect's Kevin Reed and Ridgeview's Bradley Ghere choose IWU

Ron Rose received verbal commitments from two more impressive student-athletes - 6-7 forward Kevin Reed from Prospect H.S. and 5-11 point-guard Bradley Ghere of Ridgeview.

Here is Randy Reinhardt's article from the Pantagraph

Reed averaged 13.5 points, 9.5 rebounds, and 3.7 assists on a 21-8 Prospect team, coached by IWU alum John Camardella. He is a long, athletic low-post player who should develop into a very solid CCIW performer.

Ghere had a huge senior season, averaging 23.0 points and 5.2 assists for the Mustangs. He connected on an impressive 130 3-pointers on a team that finished 29-4 and went to the 1A super-sectional.

Two very nice additions to the IWU program.