Player profiles

PLAYER PROFILES 0RODNEY

5-10, 155, GUARDLEWIS FRESHMAN DOUGLAS COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL DOUGLASVILLE, GA

Prior to Garden City • Transferred from Broward College in Ft. Lauderdale, FL • Averaged 14 ppg, 4 apg last season at Broward • First team all-conference as a freshman • 3.4 GPA in high school • Brother, Romeo, played college ball at St.

Catherine’s College in Kentucky • Family owns Lewis Sports Academy • Golden State Warriors fan • Favorite player: Steph Curry

Coach Dewey on Lewis “June is an undersized combo guard that uses his quickness to make plays. He played a full year of JUCO ball last year in one of the toughest regions in the country, so he will not be afraid of the big moment.”

Personal • Birthday: December 12, 1999

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1JASMAN SANGHA

6-9, 220, FORWARD SOPHOMORE LOUISE ARBOUR BRAMPTON, ONTARIO

Prior to Garden City • Transferred from Pensacola State • Started 10 games last season; played in 20 • Scored a season-high 14 points vs. Red Devil

Academy • Averaged 5 ppg, 4 rpg as a freshman at Pensacola (38%) 3s • Cousin, Bik Gill, played at Ball State (started collegiate career at Moberly Area) • Defensive player of the year in 2017 • All-Star in 2017 and player of the year • MVP in 2017 • Started 4 years in high school • Started prep career as a shooting guard • Scored a career-high 51 points in high school • • • Wants to be a college coach Nearly quit basketball a couple of years ago Favorite team: Toronto Raptors BRONCBUSTER Coach Dewey on Sangha “Coach Z and I recruited Jas relentlessly last year, and he decided to go play in the Florida re- BASKETBALL gion instead. After a year at Pensacola State, he averaged around 5 points and 4 rebounds and decided to transfer. We immediately started the recruiting process up again, and are excited to get the chance to coach him this year. He’s a big body who is very skilled offensively.”

Personal • Birthday: April 18, 1999

PLAYER PROFILES 2DENVER

6-4, 195, GUARDJONES FRESHMAN MEMPHIS DAY HIGH SCHOOL NEW MARKET, AL

Prior to Garden City • Started high school career at Bucktown (led them to 17-2 record) before transferring to

Tennessee Prep in 2017 where he averaged 36 ppg; • Finished up prep career at Memphis Day • Brother Dallas Jones played at Butler in 2008 • All-area, First-Team All-Region and second-team All-State • Partially tore patella tendon in high school • 4-year starter as a prep • Loves to golf • Claim to fame-Owns Jasman Sangha in NBA 2K • Favorite player: Kevin Durant

Coach Dewey on Jones “Denver will be one of the better Freshman in the country this year. He’s skilled enough to do a little bit of everything. Now he just has to sharpen things up, and get used to basketball at the college level. Denver can score the ball at all 3 levels and will be a big piece to what we are trying to do as a team this year.”

Personal • Birthday: November 2, 2000

PLAYER PROFILES 3MASON

6-4, 185, GUARDOSBORNE SOPHOMORE ST. JOHN HIGH SCHOOL ST. JOHN, KS

Freshman season • Only returning player from last year’s team • Played in 29 games as a freshman; started 17 • Missed two games with a concussion • Scored a season high 11 points vs. Neosho • Hit a season-high three 3’s vs. Neosho • Grabbed a season-high six rebounds • Dished out a season-high seven assists vs.

Colorado Prep • Season-high four steals vs. Cowley

Prior to Garden City • Attended St. John High School in St. John, KS • Averaged 15 points, four rebounds and four assists per game as a senior • Played for Mid Kansas AAU • Led St. John to State Title game in March where they lost to eventual champion Central Plains • Played for Clint Kinnamon • Led his team to a third-place finish as a junior • Runner-up as a sophomore beating Lawrence Seabury in a memorable six-overtime clash in the semifinals • Won state title as a freshman when they beat Central Plains in the finals • State qualifier in golf

Coach Dewey on Osborne “Mason brings an edge and a toughness to our team that all programs need to succeed. There isn’t any job to big or too small, he will jump to any opportunity and do whatever it takes.”

Personal • Birthday: August 11, 2000

PLAYER PROFILES 4JJ

6-4, 185, GUARDWATSONSOPHOMORE ST. JOHN BOSCO HS LONG BEACH, CA

Prior to Garden City • Transferred from Hampton University • 3.2 GPA • Trinity League offensive player of the year • California D-1 All-State 1st team • Trinity League All 1st team • Wants to run his own business and get into real estate • Life moment: coach that he has built a relationship with lost his job because of

COVID-19 • 2-star recruit in high school • Graduated from same school as former

UCLA quarterback and NFL first-round pick,

Josh Rosen as well as former American

League Rookie of the Year, Evan Longoria

Coach Dewey on Watson “JJ has bounced around the last couple of years, and has finally found a place where he can call home here at Garden City. He has a big upside, and can really shoot the ball. The competitive edge is instilled in him, and if he can figure out ways to improve in other areas of the game, he has a chance to be special.”

Personal • Birthday: October 10, 1998

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5JADUHKISS 6-7, 200, FORWARDSOTO SOPHOMORE OSCEOLA KISSIMMEE, FL

Prior to Garden City • Transferred from Otero (Played in 29 games last year--8 ppg, 3.4 rpg, 1.4 apg) • Shot 39% from the field and 34% from 3 as a freshman • Started three games at Otero • Scored a season-high 18 points vs. Frank

Phillips and Miles • Scored in double figures 10 times • Hit a career-high four 3s vs. Western Nebraska and Miles • Mom, Tiana, is a paralegal...dad, Jamaine is an electrician • Led Osceola to a state title in 2019 • Favorite player: Kobe Bryant • Favorite team: Los Angeles Lakers

Coach Dewey on Soto “Jaduhkiss played a full season for Coach Z and I last year, so he knows what we are trying to do. He’s done a great job so far this year, helping us build our culture and being a positive leader to some of the younger guys. Jaduh has always had a natural feel for the game, so we will be expecting big things from him this year.”

Personal • Birthday: October 26, 2000

PLAYER PROFILES 10MOHAMED DIARRA6-10, 215, FORWARD FRESHMAN REDEMPTION CHRISTIAN ACADEMY PARIS, FRANCE

Prior to Garden City • Also played soccer in high school • ECU showing interest • Played in French Championships • Broke his hand playing soccer • Started four years at the prep level • Started his career as a guard • Wants to play professional basketball • Favorite teams: Philadelphia 76ers and Los

Angeles Lakers

Coach Dewey on Diarra “Mohamed got to Garden City about a month and a half after everyone else, and has had to 14 day quarantine numerous times already because he is from France. It will take him a while to adjust to the college game. Once he does, all the tools are there for him to make a big impact. He’s 6’10 with over a 7 foot wingspan, and has the ability to make plays off the bounce.”

Personal • Birthday: January 1, 2000

PLAYER PROFILES 14MANUEL mata 6-1, 135, GUARD FRESHMAN DEERFIELD HIGH SCHOOL DEERFIELD, KS

Prior to Garden City • 3.5 GPA • Averaged 25 ppg as a senior, 15 ppg as a junior and 16 ppg as a sophomore • Has three brothers: Mike, Alex and Anthony... three sisters: Christina, Crystal and Revanna • Suffered separated shoulder last year • Four-year starter in high school • Moved from SG to PG • Hit 8 3s as a sophomore at Deerfield; scored a career-high 39 points his senior year • Wants to be a personal trainer • Favorite team: Los Angeles Lakers Coach Dewey on Mata “Manny Buckets has been an absolute joy to coach this year. He is a local kid, who comes BRONCBUSTER BASKETBALL in everyday to work hard and get better at his craft. He is appreciative of everything, which is a character trait we preach on a regular basis. He is the ultimate teammate and if left open, can knock down shots from anywhere inside the half court line.” Personal • Birthday: June 12, 2002

PLAYER PROFILES 15 KJ MARSHALL 5-11, 180, GUARD SOPHOMORE TRINITY CHRISTIAN FAYETTEVILLE, NC

Prior to Garden City • Transferred from University of Pittsburgh where he walked on • Played in 6 games LY including ACC Tourney • Led Trinity Christian (NC) to three straight state championship games • Won a pair of state titles junior & senior year • Scored more than 1,000 points in HS • Received all-state and all-conference honors as a junior and senior • Averaged 10 ppg, 2 rpg, 3 apg as a senior • Made 42 3s as a senior and shot 39 percent from beyond the arc • Played in 27 games as junior (9 ppg, 2.2 rpg, 3.1 apg) • Has four siblings--three brothers: Marquis,

Jaquay and Jaseth; one sister: Monique • Great fisherman and cook • Was rated as the No. 77 player in NC • Has an offer from Coastal Carolina • Mom, Dion and dad, Keith, both in military • Played varsity ball as an 8th grader

Coach Dewey on Marshall “KJ is another player that I recruited the year prior. He decided to take a chance to play at the highest level, the ACC.” After a year of playing and learning from some of the best, he decided to come to Garden City and re-open his recruitment. KJ is a leader both on and off the floor even at a young age while playing alongside multiple players who are now in the NBA. He is a pass first PG who has played in big moments and lead his teams to many wins as well as multiple North Carolina High School State championships.”

Personal • Birthday: August 16, 2000

PLAYER PROFILES 21RINY LUAL 6-7, 190, FORWARD FRESHMAN FIRST LOVE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY AWEIL, SOUTH SUDAN

Prior to Garden City • Pretty good soccer player • Favorie team: Manchester United

Coach Dewey on Lual “Riny is only 6’6, but he plays like he is 6’11. He is a natural shot blocker, and has worked extremely hard on other parts of his game since he has been here. I’ve seen more growth in Riny’s game this pre-season, then almost any other payer I have coached in the past. As long as he continues to work hard every day, he will do nothing but get better.”

Personal • Birthday: January 1, 1999

PLAYER PROFILES 23SIMON ACOSTA 6-0, 165, GUARD FRESHMAN MACKSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL MACKSVILLE, KS

Prior to Garden City • 2019 Keady Classic All-tournament team • Led Macksville to state tournament his senior year • Tore his meniscus in high school • Favorite player: Lebron James

Coach Dewey on Acosta “Simon is another western Kansas kid, coming from Macksville. He comes to work every day, and does whatever is asked of him in order to help this team. Simon is a very good catch and shoot 3-point shooter, and along with others has really improved his overall game this pre-season.” Personal • Birthday: February 8, 2002

PLAYER PROFILES 24KHADIM SAMB 6-8, 200, FORWARD SOPHOMORE SPRAY BERRY DAKAR, SENEGAL

Prior to Garden City • Transferred from University of Idaho • 2018-19 season--played in 21 games--4 ppg, 2.4 rpg (CH 11 pts vs. Idaho State; SH 5 boards three times); shot 46 percent from the floor and 50 percent from 3 • Played Mark Carver at Spray Berry • All-Region honors as a senior • HM All-Cobb County as a senior • Team finished 17-12 senior year • Has two siblings • Has interest from NC Central and Texas Rio

Grande • Played high school ball in Marietta, GA • Favorite players: Lebron James and Kobe

Bryant • Favorite team: Los Angeles Lakers Coach Dewey on Samb “Khadim brings a wealth of experience. He spent the previous two seasons at the Division 1 level, red-shirting last year, and playing a full season the year before. He was blessed with all BRONCBUSTER BASKETBALL of the physical tools needed to play this game for a very long time. He’s athletic, can handle the ball fluently, and can make shots at all 3 levels. The more he pushes himself and improves on a daily basis, the better chance we have as a team do something special this year.”

Personal • Birthday: January 7, 2000

PLAYER PROFILES 32CARLOS ACOSTA 5-9, 160, GUARD FRESHMAN GARDEN CITY HIGH SCHOOL GARDEN CITY, KS

Prior to Garden City • 13 ppg, 2 apg his junior season in high school • Did not play his senor year--tore his ACL playing football • Was starting quarterback • Parents Adan and Yudit both work at Tyson • Scored career-high 38 points as a prep • Hit eight 3’s in a game • Wants to be a physical therapist • Originally from El Salvador • Made varsity debut as a freshman--scored 15 points • Favorite player: Lebron James

Coach Dewey on Acosta “Carlos is the definition of TOUGH! He is home grown here in Garden City and has a natural feel for the game of basketball on both sides of the floor, and can shoot the ball at a high clip. I tell Los’ every day that he is going to help us win games this year, and there is not a doubt in my mind that he will already be ready for the moment every time his name is called.”

Personal • Birthday: February 13, 2001