As the winter approaches, basketball season is heating up after the fall league, and the Boys’ team is looking exceptional prior to the season’s beginning. The fall league encompassed all new play- ers who have either transferred from other schools or are finally getting the opportunity to play on the varsity team.

The team is seeing new players from various different grades, namely, Benji Dillon ‘27, Noah Wagoner ‘25 and Micah Wagoner ‘27. Furthermore, experienced player and captain, Grayson Okoronkwo ‘24 added his thoughts regarding the team at its current state right before the season commences. Okoronkwo said, “I do think the addition of players from other schools adds to our team chemistry because in past years we struggled with team chemistry. This year with me being a captain, I think I can contribute to the chemistry of the team.” Okoronkwo has spent many years throughout middle school and upper school engaging at high levels of basketball and believes his newfound role in the team can bring about a new sense of leadership in which he can engage with the younger players and allow for greater chemistry. Okoronkwo confirmed his thoughts as he stated, “I’ll just be a leader to them and someone they can look up to.” Additionally, Okoronkwo demonstrates his insight into the teams lineup as he asserts that “they [new players] will have a huge impact… [and] because Drew [Dillon ‘25] is hurt, I think Noah’s going to go in the starting lineup and we are all going to get to know him better.”