North Miami boys - Departing Coach Ryan DeMien
DENVER, Ind. – (Updated 5/28) North Miami has officially posted this position now and is reportedly wanting to move quickly. Last year’s roster reportedly loses three graduating seniors. Varsity Club report insists all three were varsity regulars, but Jacob Riley’s loss will be felt the most. His 22PPG and 7RPG were key to any success the 8-15 Warriors had last season. TO be clear, it’s been 15 years since North Miami has sniffed a winning season. Also deserves mention that North Miami has earned B.E.S.T. honors and nominations several years including siding with flat out lazy kids over Hall of Fame Coach Basil Mawbey. Coach chose to leave rather than spend time with players that wouldn’t work, wouldn’t listen and were supported by the Board in their laziness. (2019-2020 season) And this sort of mindset has established a long term losing program that several professional coaches have not been able to turn around. The 1A Warriors last cut down Sectional nets in 2011. Since then it’s been 14 straight first round Sectional exits. On the positive side, report indicates five underclassmen return with varsity experience, and some have shown signs of taking the next step. 5-8 sr-2-b guard Lake Musall was good for about 9PPG last year and is a three-sport athlete. So too, is 6-2 classmate Ryan Meredith (5PPG.) Last year’s JV was 9-11, and Varsity Club report points to a couple of players that will likely make the jump to varsity next year for new coach. Eled only opening at this point. Stipend: $8000
