Player profiles

0RODNEY

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

Freshman season • Played in 20 games; started 1 • Averaged 4.9 ppg, 1.5 rpg, 3 apg on 35% fg, and 35% 3s • (4) double-figure games • Scored a season-high 20 vs. Butler • Hit a season-high (4) 3s vs. Butler • SH 7 assists vs. Dodge City

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 Morosco on Lewis “June brings a plethora of experience and veteran savvy to our team. Having been through the battles of the KJCCC, June’s leadership will go a long way in preparing our team to compete at this high of a level.”

Personal • Birthday: December 12, 1999

1JOSH

6-7, 205, GUARDNWANKWO FRESHMAN PUTNAM CITY NORTH OKLAHOMA CITY, OK

Prior to Garden City • Averaged 20 ppg as a senior • Led Putnam City North to a state title in 2018 and a runner-up finish in 2019 • Led Putnam City north to state final four as a senior • Named Big 8 Offensive Player of the Year • All-State first team selection • Four-year starter • High school 3-point champ • Ranked No. 7 player in Oklahoma

Personal • Studying nursing • Favorite team: Golden State Warriors • Favorite player: Steph Curry

Coach Morosco on Nwankwo “Josh’s basketball talent is only surpassed by his work ethic. He comes to GCCC after a decorated high school career in which he won at the highest level. Josh will bring a versatile offensive skill set and unselfish, team-oriented mindset to this year’s team.”

2ADAM

6-3, 195, GUARDSOMMERFRESHMAN DON BOSCO PREP BALLWIN, MO

Prior to Garden City • Averaged 21 ppg in high school • Two-time All-Conference selection • Won a pair of conference titles • Graduated from Parkway South • Holds four school records in South including most points in a single game (42) • Also played high school football • Averaged 11.4 ppg as a sophomore

Coach Morosco on Sommer “Adam is an elite shooter, tireless worker and high character young man. He makes any team instantly better and we are very happy to have him in a Broncbuster uniform.”

3HERU

6-3, 190, GUARDBLIGEN SOPHOMORE ST. ANDREW EPISCOPAL GLENNDALE, MD

Before Garden City • Transferred from Longwood University • Averaged 5 ppg over his final 16 contests as a true freshman in 2019-20 • 4-year letter winner in high school • Four-time All-Conference selection • Three-sport athlete: basketball, track, and soccer • 16.1 ppg, 4.4 apg, and 8 rpg as a junior • Two-time Honor Roll selection • Active volunteer with non-profit Martha’s

Table Organization and the Perrywood Community Center Basketball Camp

Personal • Son of Sam and Nicholette Smith-Bligen • Has three siblings: Keyon, Auset, and Imani • Mother and father, brother Keyon, and Uncle

Charlie all played college basketball • Majoring in business administration

Coach Morosco on Bligen “Heru brings a wealth of experience to GCCC having competed two previous years at the Division-I level. He is strong, athletic, and physically overpowering guard who can set the tone for our team both offensively and defensively.”

4JAMES

6-0, 175, GUARDBROWN FRESHMAN MUSKOGEE MUSKOGEE, OK

Prior to Garden City • Four-year starter in high school • Biggest memory from high school: getting his team out of the first round of the playoffs • Has been playing since he was 5 • Averaged 12 ppg, 3 rpg, 4 apg • Led Muskogee to first state playoff appearance in over five years

Coach Morosco on Brown “James is gritty, tough, pass-first point guard. With every year that goes by, guys like him get harder and harder to find. He is a winner who competes every second of every possession and will give us everything he has every night.”

5JABARI WILLIAMS 6-11, 205, FORWARD FRESHMAN CALUSA PREP ST. JOHNS, ANTIGUA

Prior to Garden City • Also played high school soccer • Had an offer from Stony Brook in high school • Two-year starter in high school • Grew up in the Caribbean • Got discovered playing on the streets of the

Caribbean and then was offered to come to the states • Had a triple double vs. Key West on Dec. 19, 2019 • Led Calusa Prep to back-to-back Florida

State Final Four appearances • Averaged 13 points and 9 rebounds his senior year

Personal • Born in St. Johns, Antigua

Coach Morosco on Williams “Jabari brings tremendous size, athleticism and length to our team. Offensively and defensively, Jabari will make his presence known quickly around the rim. He is an extremely hard-working, coachable and high-character young man who will certainly make use of his great potential

10ZAC TAYLOR 6-7, 200, FORWARD FRESHMAN FLINDERS CHRISTIAN VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA

Prior to Garden City • Averaged 11 points, 6 reb, 3 assists as a senior • Won U18 gold medal for Victoria • Broke his arm when he was 12 • Four-year starter in high school • Played center and power forward in high school

Personal • Averaged 11 points, 6 reb, 3 assists as a senior • Dad is a landscape designer; mom works for an orthopedic surgeon • 3.8 GPA

Coach Morosco on Taylor “Zac is an extremely skilled player who can play both the guard and forward positions at our level. He is a terrific shooter but also a gifted passer and strong ball handler. Offensively, he is a versatile, high-IQ player that makes our team better.”

11MICAH OCTAVE 6-5, 195, GUARD FRESHMAN OLYMPIC HEIGHTS BOCA RATON, FL

Prior to Garden City • Four-year starter in high school • Averaged 20 ppg, 8 rpg, 5 spg as a senior in high school • Average 15 ppg, 8 rpg as a sophomore • All-State selection • Palm Beach County Player of the Year • Led Olympic Heights to its first playoff appearance in 10 years

Coach Morosco on Octave “Micah possesses defensive instincts that are hard to find and nearly impossible to teach. His presence will be felt immediately on that side of the floor as he disrupts ball-handlers an invades passing lanes. Offensively, Micah is extremely versatile and is adept at moving without the ball and finding his open teammates as well as scoring-which he did an extremely high level in high school.

13RINY LUAL 6-7, 190, FORWARD FRESHMAN FIRST LOVE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY AWEIL, SOUTH SUDAN

Freshman season • Played in 21 games and started one • Lone start vs. NW Tech on March 13 • Averaged 3 ppg, 3.1 rpg on 57% fg • Scored season high nine points vs. Dodge

City on Feb. 27 • Pulled down career high seven rebounds vs.

Dodge City and Coffeyville • Had a career best two blocks vs. Coffeyville and Barton

Before Garden City • Played for the Broncbuster soccer team as a freshman • Favorite team: Manchester United

Personal • Birthday: January 1, 1999

Coach Morosco on Lual “Riny is an extremely hard working, high character young man who is willing to do whatever the team needs to be successful. He is an athletic, versatile defender and excellent rebounder.”

21TONE HUNTER 6-1, 160, GUARD FRESHMAN MIDDLEBROOKS LAS VEGAS, NV

Prior to Garden City • Played at Durango High School in Las Vegas and at Middlebrooks Academy in Los Angeles • Has D-I interest from Utah Valley, Southern

Illinois, Fresno State, Boise State, and Western Carolina • Has broken his hand three different times • Four-year starter in high school • 24 ppg in high school at Durango • Had (12) D-I scholarship offers out of high school

Personal • Favorite player: Kobe Bryant • Wants to do something with social media when he’s done with school • Played in three basketball tournaments with a broken hand • Has a lot of shoes • Once played a game in front of James Harden

Coach Morosco on Hunter “Tone is an extremely talented and gifted young man. With the ball, he is a blur in transition and can score at every level. He comes to work everyday ready to compete and get better. He’s a fearless competitor who will be ready for the rigors of the KJCCC.”

22MARKO DOSEN 6-8, 230, FORWARD FRESHMAN DRUGA EKONOSMSKA HAMILTON, CANADA

Prior to Garden City • Lived on his own for six years before college • Played club basketball as an amateur in Italy for several prestigious Italian teams • Played on the Under 18 national squads

Coach Morosco on Dosen “Marko is an exceptional basketball prospect. He possesses great size and a strong frame to withstand the physical battles of the KJCCC. In addition to that however, Marko possesses a well-rounded skill level that is commonly associated with European players: he is an excellent shooter, great passer, and capable ball-handler. He has a highly developed feel for the game that will greatly help our team.”

23MOHAMED DIARRA6-10, 215, FORWARD SOPHOMORE REDEMPTION CHRISTIAN PARIS FRANCE

Freshman season • Played in 20 games; started 4 as a freshman for Cole Dewey • Averaged 8.4 ppg, 10.2 rpg • Posted six double-doubles • SH 20 points and 17 reb vs. Clarendon • Nine double-figure scoring games • SH 5 blocks vs. Cowley • Finished third in conference in rpg and 6th in bpg • Also played soccer for Corey Bryant

Before Garden City • Played soccer in high school • Played in French Championships • Broke his hand playing soccer • Started four years at prep school • Started career as a guard

Coach Morosco on Diarra • “Mohamed is a huge presence, in both a literal and figurative sense. He is a tremendous rebounder, gifted with length and athleticism that you just can’t teach. Offensively, he is extremely versatile with a great understanding of the game and should fit perfectly into our team offensive concepts.”

32JYRE MCCLOUD 6-6, 200, FORWARD FRESHMAN LEESBURG LEESBURG, FL

Prior to Garden City • Transferred from Miami Dade College • Played in 10 games last season-averaged 7.3 points, 3.1 rpg, 1.2 apg on 43% shooting • Scored a season-high 19 points vs. Game

Changers Academy • Had offers from UNC Asheville, Alabama

A&M, and Central Florida • Won a pair of state titles in high school • First-team All-State selection • Four-year starter in high school • Scored 40 points vs. Broward Prep in high school

Coach Morosco on McCloud “Jyre is a winner. He competes to win, and he competes every day. He brings great leadership, athleticism, versatility, and an incredibly high motor to this year’s squad.”

Personal • Wants to study sports medicine • Favorite player: Kevin Durant

25MIKE CARSON 6-5, 200, FORWARD FRESHMAN HARMON KANSAS CITY, KS

Before Garden City • Averaged 22 points and nine rebounds per game in high school • Player of the year for Harmon High School • Kansas City All-Metro team • Four-year starter in high school • Played basketball and football in high school • 15 ppg, 8.5 rpg as a junior • 10 ppg, 7.1 rpg as a sophomore • 8 ppg as a freshman

Coach Morosco on Carson • “Mike has a unique blend of power, quickness and skill level that should translate to great success in the KJCCC. He has great feel for the game of basketball and is a fearless competitor on the court.”

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