The UNC Asheville Basketball Roster for the Upcoming Season

The UNC Asheville basketball roster for the upcoming season is now available! Check out who will be representing the Bulldogs this year and get excited for some great basketball

UNC Asheville Basketball Roster

UNC Asheville will look to contend for a conference title this upcoming season with a mix of veterans and newcomers on the roster. The team will be led by senior guard LJ Thorpe, who was named first team All-Big South last season. Other key returners include junior forward Devon Baker (second team All-Big South) and sophomore guard Tajion Jones, who was named Big South Freshman of the Year. The team will also have several new faces, including transfer guard Khalil Johnson, who averaged 12 points per game at Old Dominion last season. With a strong core of returners and some promising newcomers, UNC Asheville will be looking to make some noise in the conference this season.

UNC Asheville Basketball Roster The Guards

The UNC Asheville basketball team for the upcoming season has several new talented guards.

Guard positions are vital in basketball as they provide much of the team’s scoring power and help to protect the rim. The shooters on the team will often be found at the guard positions. The best guards are fast, have good ball-handling skills, and are excellent at reading the game to make quick decisions.

The roster for UNC Asheville’s guards is as follows:
--Macio Teague (6-foot-4, 200 pounds): A junior from Asheville, N.C., Teague was named Big South Conference Preseason Player of the Year. He averaged 16 points per game and shot 42 percent from three-point range last season. Teague was also named First Team All-Big South Conference
-Khadim Sy (6-foot-10, 225 pounds): A freshman from Senegal, Africa, Sy comes to UNC Asheville with high expectations. He is a versatile player who can shoot from long range and is a good defender and rebounder. Sy was named Mr. Basketball in Senegal last year.
-Andrew Rowsey (5-foot-10, 175 pounds): A graduate transfer from Marquette University Rowsey averaged 20 points per game two years ago while shooting 42 percent from three-point range.Rowsey will give the Bulldogs an experienced and dangerous shooter on the court.
-Tajion Jones (6-foot-1, 185 pounds): A freshman from Charlotte, N.C., Jones is a talented guard who can score and distribute the ball well. He was named MVP of his High School team as a senior when he averaged 19 points per game and led his team to a conference championship

UNC Asheville Basketball Roster The Forwards

The UNC Asheville Basketball team is gearing up for an exciting season and fans are eager to see who will be taking the court. Here is a look at the forwards that make up the 2019-2020 roster.

--Aaron Wiggins A 6’6” freshman from Charlotte, Wiggins was a Standout Player in high school He was ranked as a top-100 recruit by ESPN and is expected to make an immediate impact for the Bulldogs.

-Devon Dotson: A 6’2” sophomore from Kansas, Dotson is one of the team’s most experienced players. He averaged 12 Points per game as a freshman and will be looked to as a leader on this year’s squad.

-Jalen McKee-Rodriguez: A 6’7” freshman from Los Angeles McKee-Rodriguez is a versatile player who can contribute on both ends of the court. He has a high motor and is expected to be a key contributor off the bench this season.

UNC Asheville Basketball Roster The Centers

The Centers on the UNC Asheville Basketball Roster for the upcoming season are as follows:
-Qwyntin Conley: A 6’10” center from Mocksville, Conley was a member of the 2019 All-Western N.C. Athletic Conference second team. In his junior year, he averaged 12 points and seven rebounds per game
-Jonathan Huerter: A 6’9” center from Pembroke Pines, Florida, Huerter joins the team as a freshman this season. He was a four-star recruit according to multiple scouting services and was ranked as high as the No. 18 center in his class by ESPN.
-Xavier Johnson: A 6’8” center from Charlotte, Johnson comes to UNC Asheville with two years of eligibility remaining after transferring from Florida Gulf Coast University. As a freshman at FGCU, he played in all 33 games and started 22, averaging 5.4 points and 3.8 rebounds in 17.1 minutes per game.

UNC Asheville basketball roster The Coaches

The UNC Asheville Basketball Roster for the upcoming season is out, and here are the Coaching Staff members for the men’s and women’s teams!

For the men’s team, the Head Coach is Michael Maguire, and his assistant coaches are Nate Davis and Sean Burke. The women’s team is coached by Brenda Mock Kirkpatrick, with Allegra Wells and Nikki Gladding serving as her Assistant coaches

UNC Asheville Basketball Roster The Schedule

The UNC Asheville men’s basketball team will open its 2019-20 season on the road against former Big South Conference foe Winthrop on Tuesday, Nov. 5. The Bulldogs will play their first Home game of the season on Saturday, Nov. 9, when they host Johnson & Wales.

UNC Asheville Basketball Roster The Record

UNC Asheville will be looking to improve on their record from last season as they enter the new Basketball season Here is a look at the UNC Asheville Basketball Roster for the upcoming season

--head coach Mike Krzyzewski
-Assistant coaches: Steve Wojciechowski, Jon Scheyer Chris Collins
-Players:
Grayson Allen (G, 6-5, 220, Jr.)
Duke Blue Devils
Tyus Jones (G, 6-1, 185, So.)
Minnesota Golden Gophers
Justise Winslow (F, 6-6, 225, Fr.)
Stanford Cardinal
Reid Travis (F, 6-8, 240, So.)
Kentucky Wildcats

UNC Asheville basketball roster The Players

The UNC Asheville Basketball Roster is filled with young, talented players who are eager to compete at the Division I level. The team is led by two senior starters, forward Rhett Harrelson and guard MaCio Teague, who will provide experience and leadership on the court. The Bulldogs also have a strong group of newcomers, including five-star recruit Isaiah Millsap, who will look to make an immediate impact. With a mix of veteran leadership and fresh talent, the Bulldogs are poised to have a successful season

UNC Asheville basketball roster The Fans

As the 2017-2018 UNC Asheville basketball season approaches, fans are curious to know who will be playing for the team. Here is the current roster:

* K.J. Marshall, G, 6’3”, 185 lbs., Junior
* MaCio Teague, G, 6’4”,195 lbs., Sophomore
* Ahmad Thomas, G/F, 6’5”, 200 lbs., Senior
* Llah Smith Moss-Keel, G/F 6’6” ,215lbs., Junior
* Tahjia Mowry-Fullerton F/C ,6’8” ,215lbs., Freshman
* Nick McDevitt Head Coach

UNC Asheville Basketball Roster The Future

The UNC Asheville Basketball team has announced their roster for the upcoming season The team will have 12 players, including 3 freshmen, 5 sophomores, 3 juniors, and 1 senior. The 3 freshmen are:

-Aidan Fletcher: 6’7” forward from Charlotte, NC. Attended Charlotte Latin School where he was a member of the Varsity Basketball team for 3 years.

-Drew Dellinger: 6’5” guard/forward from Asheville, NC. Attended Christ School where he was a member of the varsity basketball team for 4 years.

-Kai Toews: 6’1” point guard from Vancouver, British Columbia. Attended Kitsilano Secondary School where he was a member of the varsity basketball team for 4 years.