Zero returning starters. However, Towns County has a firm foundation and are still not far removed from a State Championship. The Indians are setting their sights on a 6th straight playoff run.
PRESEASON INFO
2023-24 Record: 19-8; Sweet 16; #1 Rank
Head Coach: Brian Hunnicutt (4th Season)
Returning Starters: 0
Key Departures: Zane Floyd, Tanner Cunningham, Gage Rogers, Connor Chastain, Kade McConnell, Walker Underwood
“We had six seniors depart the program through graduation. Zane Floyd, Tanner Cunningham, Gage Rogers, Connor Chastain, Kade McConnell and Walker Underwood were the top six players in the rotation and in stats last season,” says Hunnicutt. “This group finished with the best four year record in Towns County boys basketball history, with 81 wins over four year stretch. Their four year run included a state championship, and elite eight appearance, two sweet 16 appearances, a battle of the states championship, and multiple all region players, along with Zane Floyd who was the two time Region player of the year and made two All State teams. This will be an extremely hard group to replace.”
Key Players: Dustin Barrett, Cruz Kitchens, Jonas Rouse, Tucker Engert
“Three juniors played a good bit of varsity number minutes last year,” says Hunnicutt. “Dustin Barrett, Cruz Kitchens, and Jonas Rouse are expected to be key contributors this year. Incoming freshman Tucker Engert also figures to have a huge impact.”
Offense: TBD
Strengths: “The strengths of this year squad includes versatility in the positions that many players can play,” adds Hunnicutt. “This is also a team that can get up and down the court and has the ability to score the basketball well.”
Biggest Challenges: “The biggest challenges of the squad are the lack of experience and not a great deal of size,” adds Hunnicutt. “This group has potential, but is a team full of players who is yet to have a great deal of experience at the varsity level.”
“The expectations for this group is to grow through the season and get better,” adds Hunnicutt. “The goal is also to make this the sixth straight year that Towns County boys basketball makes an appearance in the state playoffs.”
