0-28 isn't that great

By Mark Salazar
Guest Writer

The UNCP men’s basketball team is preparing for the 2003-2004 season and it appears that they have their work cut out for them.

It seems that history is repeating itself because four players have already quit during the pre-season.
Head Coach Bryan Garmroth is looking forward to the upcoming season. He seems to be very excited about the upcoming season and would like for his players to realize the opportunity they have.

“College basketball isn’t for everybody,” Assistant Coach Jason Tinsley said.

The new assistant coach doesn’t take losing lightly and is determined on building a winning program.

Last year the team finished last in the Peach Belt Conference with a 0-28 record. This was the longest losing streak in the school’s history.

Pembroke’s basketball coaches have been constantly working to make sure this team doesn’t make the same mistakes as last year.

When they’re not working individually with players in the gym or conditioning out on the track, they are recruiting players and thinking of new ways to better the team.

Aside from the physical aspect, players need a strong mind to become a winning team. The coaches teach players that developing a good work ethic will definitely prepare these players for life after college.

“We have improved a lot from last year and with our new additions we can only get better,” senior Damien Goodman said.

Players, both new and old, understand that they will have to work very hard to develop team chemistry if they want to be successful this season.

The men have been trying their best to strengthen the team and are highly anticipating the approaching season.

Tip-off for the first game will be Nov. 17 at 7:30 p.m. against Morris College.