Mon Dec 21 2020 | US Lacrosse | College
PHOTO BY PEYTON WILLIAMS
J.T. Giles-Harris is the anchor of a Duke defense that was a top-10 unit two years ago.
US Lacrosse Magazine announced Monday its 2021 Division I Men’s Preseason Positional Players of the Year, part of the magazine’s immersive coverage leading to the upcoming spring season.
Five players an attackman, midfielder, defenseman, specialist and goalie earned this distinction thanks to their performances during the 2020 season and our expectations for 2021.
Next Monday (Dec. 28), US Lacrosse Magazine will reveal its overall Division I Men’s Preseason Player of the Year.
Preseason Attackman of the Year
Attack
Chris Gray totaled 27 goals and 21 assists in seven games during his first season at North Carolina. He also caused two turnovers and corralled 15 ground balls.
Cornell’s
Jeff Teat is back for a fifth and final season after putting his National Lacrosse League career on hold. He posted 12 goals and 15 assists in 2020.
Princeton transfer
Michael Sowers comes to Duke after claiming Princeton’s all-time points crown (302). He led Division I with 9.40 points per game and 6.2 assists per game.
Midfield
The top midfielder on arguably the best midfield,
Brendan Curry anchors Syracuse. In five games, Curry notched 14 goals and five assists while also shooting 36.8 percent.