MUNCIE, Ind. – After achieving their third straight semi-state appearance last year, the Delta
Boy’s Basketball team is aiming for its fourth consecutive visit to the semi stage. The Eagles are going into the season with one of the younger rosters in their conference. With that being the case, Head Coach Mark Detweiler understands that finding roles is the most important aspect of working through this process, stating,
“It’s a lot of new faces. A lot of it right now we’re preaching is just, you know, roles, identity, carving out what you do well and what you bring to the table, and trying to stay within those roles,” said Detweiler.
With a team as young as Delta’s this year, finding leadership within the roster isn’t always easy, but senior Lucas Bragg knows what he needs to do as a leader as one of the few upperclassmen on the team.
“Just doing whatever it takes to get the team to win,” said Bragg. “Whether it be scoring a bunch of points, passing the ball to my teammates if they’re having a good game… So just finding a way to win.”
Detweiler’s roster makeup this season is different from years past, but this only makes Detweiler more excited for the campaign ahead, as well as the types of players he’ll get to work with.
“I’m most excited about the physical presence this group will have on the floor because of our size and athleticism,” said Detweiler. “If we rebound and guard the interior like I think this group is capable of, then we will be a team that could compete for championships in the second half of the year.”
Delta starts their quest to get back to the semi stage November 29 on the road at Connersville.
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