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Gatorade 2018 - 2019: Player of the Year

Boys Basketball - Ohio

Gatorade Player of the year

Ben Roderick

Forward
OLENTANGY LIBERTY HS
POWELL, OHIO
SENIOR
Height: 6-FOOT-5
Press Release

Peak Performance

27.9

Points per game

7.6

Rebounds per game

2.7

Assists per game

2.1

Steals per game
“Ben Roderick is a tremendous talent. He can score in a variety of ways—in transition, off the dribble, threes, in the post. He’s just a matchup nightmare.”
Kevin Martin
Head Coach head coach at Westerville Central High

Athletic Excellence

The 6-foot-5, 200-pound senior forward had led the Patriots to a 22-4 record and the Division 1 regional semifinals at the time of his selection. Roderick averaged 27.9 points, 7.6 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 2.1 steals through 26 games. The Central Ohio Player of the Year, he was a First Team All-League and All-District selection and a Second Team All-Ohio honoree as a junior.

Academic Achievement

Roderick has maintained a 3.46 GPA in the classroom. He remains undecided upon a collegiate destination.

Exemplary Character

Roderick has volunteered locally on behalf of youth sports programs.