Alva Review-Courier -

ALVA, Okla. – With a season of laying the framework for the style of basketball that is to be expected night in and night out for head coach Shawn Dirden's team, the 2017-18 version of the Northwestern Oklahoma State Rangers will be much more prepared and built to operate the high-pace, defensive orientated attack that is expected.

Last season saw the growing pains that are expected when a new coaching style is implemented in any team, and with a full off-season of recruiting and preparation under his belt, coach Dirden is ready to attack the new season with his style of basketball and a team...