The UTSA men’s basketball team continued on Tuesday to ramp up preparation for the season, which starts in November.
After a day off on Wednesday, Coach Steve Henson’s Roadrunners will work out Thursday with referees for the first time this fall. They’ll practice again on Friday to get ready for a closed scrimmage set for Saturday in Belton against UT Arlington.
On Nov. 2, UTSA hosts an exhibition game against Schreiner College. The season opener is Nov. 7 at home against San Antonio-based Trinity University.
A highlight from UTSA practice Tuesday afternoon: John Buggs III whips a left-handed pass into the corner to Azavier Johnson, who buries a trey. https://t.co/hyCDEtJChY pic.twitter.com/5scMIe0UNX
— Jerry Briggs (@JerryBriggs) October 12, 2022
Last year, the Roadrunners struggled with a number of problems. Injuries. Covid-19. An academic casualty. Even team chemistry, to an extent.
On the floor, the inconsistency showed up in a few different areas. An inability to get multiple players involved in the offense. Poor shot selection and, ultimately, problems in producing enough points to win.
This fall, the team has been relatively healthy except for center Carlton Linguard Jr.’s knee issue. But newcomers John Buggs III (seen above) and Japhet Medor (below) have inspired optimism that the team could be on the verge of a bounce back season.
Newcomer Japhet Medor has emerged as one of UTSA's most consistent practice players. Here, he drives to draw the defense, kicks it out, gets the ball back and hits from beyond the arc. https://t.co/hyCDEtJChY pic.twitter.com/IPevqlie4n
— Jerry Briggs (@JerryBriggs) October 12, 2022