By: Wake Hoops
Apex Friendship 2023-24 Team Preview
2022-23: 12-13 (5-9), 6th in SWAC, Missed Playoffs
Key Losses
Moustapha Diop – Graduated – Playing at Randolph
Noah Toster – Graduated – Playing Football at Chowan
Drew Weschler – Graduated
Terry Hicks – Graduated – Playing Football at Hampden-Sydney
Key Returners
Jadon Green – So – SWAC Freshman of the Year
Kendall Lanier – Jr
Chuks Ezeonu – Sr
Jake Mattachione – Sr
Tristan Kent – Sr
Key Newcomers
AJ Gladieux – Jr – JV
David Major – Jr – JV
Sathvik Pal – Jr – JV
David Lozada – Jr – JV
Projected Rotation
Starters: Jadon Geen, Kendall Lanier, AJ GLadiuex, Jake Mattachione, Chuks Ezeonu
Bench: David Major, Tristan Kent, Sathvik Pal, David Lozada
Deep Dive
The Patriots are coming off a season in which they narrowly missed the playoffs, finishing 34th in RPI. They return just one starter, a slew of bench pieces, and their 22-0 JV squad. Last year was incredibly up and down, starting 1-4, winning nine straight games, and finishing 2-9 over their final 11. Seven of their losses came by eight or fewer points, something accentuated by the fact that they missed the playoffs by a mere 1-2 wins. This Patriot team has a deep backcourt, a great mixture of youth and experience, and a roster full of guys who fit Coach Lowman