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Coaches shoutout top opponents this season

The high school basketball season is winding down with the postseason upon us. 

Typically, The Enquirer gathers insight from the players on the court. This week, we've changed up the format of this weekly feature to include observations from the coaches who game plan for the area's top players. 

Want to give an opponent a shoutout for his or her stellar play? Contact Shelby Dermer at [email protected] or on Twitter @EnquirerShelby. 

More:Nothing but respect: Cincinnati athletes offer shoutouts to opponents who impress, Feb. 15

Deven Marathe, Turpin

"Deven Marathe, guard from Turpin. Not only do you have to go up against a stud coach, Josh Slonim, but what feels like a head coach on the floor in Deven Marathe. His decision-making skills and leadership make everyone around him better. He leads in every facet of the game, whether that be defense, distributing the ball or making the big shot, he's always there to make the play. He's the ultimate gamer." 

—Brian Lawhon, Little Miami head coach 

Turpin guard Deven Marathe (2) drives to the basket against Walnut Hills guard  Javion Bostic during their basketball game, Friday, Feb. 11, 2022.

The floor general has helped lead Turpin to its fourth-consecutive season with at least 14 wins. They had just 18 wins combined from 2016-2018. 

Marathe leads the Spartans with a 2.4 assist-to-turnover ratio and has shown the ability to score, too, with double-digit outings in six of the last seven games. That includes a career-high 19 in a 58-51 win over Gamble Montessori Jan. 29 and 17 in a 70-59 win over Ross Feb. 7. Earlier in the year, he led all scorers with 16 as Turpin handed Elder its lone in-state loss of the season




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