On October 25, 2021, the AU Cardinals men’s basketball team began their 2021-2022 season. This year, the men’s basketball team consists of twelve players, 26 games (check out the schedule), and one exciting season. Below you can learn a little bit more about each of the men on the roster, their favorite things about basketball, and their goals for this season. Don’t forget to go show your support during home games!
Name: Jacob Jemison (junior, marketing)
Position: Power Forward/Small forward
My favorite thing about basketball is continuing to get better and get buckets while also helping those around me to become better. My goals this season are to get a championship and play my hardest each game. Also, I’m trying to dunk on someone.
Name: Maxwell Dronen (junior, pre-physical therapy)
Position: Shooting Guard/Small Forward
My favorite thing about basketball is forming friendships and being able to help others succeed through my experiences. My goals this season are to make the tournament and bring back a banner.
Name: Mylon Weathers (senior, criminal justice)
Position: Point Guard/Shooting Guard
My favorite thing about basketball is getting to display the skills God has blessed me with and give back to Him. My goals this season are to help the team win as much as possible and win a championship. Also, I want to be an All-American.
Name: Adam Cassell (junior, mechanical engineering)
Position: Power forward/small forward
My favorite thing about basketball is creating a brotherhood with my teammates and working hard together to achieve a common goal. My goals this season are to win the championship and lead by example.
Name: Jesse Franklin (junior, exercise science)
Position: Guard
My favorite thing about basketball is playing with my teammates and building a strong bond with them. My goal this season is to win a chip.
Name: Suvan Campbell (freshman, biochemistry)
Position: Center
My favorite thing about basketball is improving my skills while developing chemistry with my teammates. My goal this season is to perform at a high enough level to bring back a championship.
Name: Elijah Le Roux (freshman, speech pathology)
Position: Center/Power Forward
My favorite thing about basketball is playing with a team and getting better at the game. My goal this season is to make a game-winning shot for my team.
Name: Benjamin Adjei (junior, mechanical engineering)
Position: Guard
My favorite thing about basketball is training with brothers every day to enhance each other's skills and connect with God. My goal this season is to help the team achieve the goals we set for ourselves, by any means necessary.
Name: Andre Crayton (sophomore, pre-physical therapy)
Position: Forward/Center
My favorite thing about basketball is getting better at the game every day and forming great friendships. My goal this season is to play at peak performance and be able to enjoy the game.
Name: Andrew DeAbreu (senior, English)
Position: Point guard
My favorite thing about basketball is getting into the lane, picking the opponent apart on offense, and forcing jump-balls on defense. My goal this season is to reach my full potential as an individual and as a team.
Name: Jackson Faehner (sophomore, mechanical engineering)
Position: Guard
My favorite thing about basketball is taking a charge and getting the crowd hyped. My goal this season is to win.
Name: Javier Simpkins (senior, psychology)
Position: Guard/Forward
My favorite thing about basketball is learning from the game. My goal this season is to create and find success throughout the season.
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