HS Team Preview: Gainesville
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Gainesville’s team this year excites me and I think they could very well be one of the biggest bounce-back teams in the state when it’s all said and done. With their combination of returning experience and incoming transfers, Gainesville has…
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Continue ReadingGainesville’s team this year excites me and I think they could very well be one of the biggest bounce-back teams in the state when it’s all said and done. With their combination of returning experience and incoming transfers, Gainesville has gotten significantly better since last season. Despite a down year in 2021-2022, the Red Elephants have had a strong program over the past decade and can certainly return to their winning ways this year behind the leadership of Coach Chuck Graham.
Roster
2023 6’2 G Charlie Reisman Charlie Reisman 6'2" | CG Gainesville | 2023 State GA
Reisman returns after leading the team in scoring and being selected All-Region last year. The senior guard can score from all 3 levels and plays with a high-IQ. I can imagine Reisman being the heartbeat of this year’s team.
2023 5’10 G Julius Jackson Julius Jackson 5'11" | PG Gainesville | 2023 GA
Julius Jackson Julius Jackson 5'11" | PG Gainesville | 2023 GA also brings valuable experience to the backcourt, having started every game at point guard last season. Jackson is a gifted passer and lead last year’s team in assists. He shoots it well from 3 as well and will likely play a large role again.
2023 6’6 F Isaiah Rico
Isaiah Rico transfers in from Lakeview where he was a major contributor last season. The 6’6 wing is a knockdown shooter from deep and has some sneaky bounce in his game. Rico’s size and shooting ability should compliment the rest of the team nicely.
2023 6’2 G Cade Simmons Cade Simmons 5'11" | CG Gainesville | 2023 State GA
Cade Simmons Cade Simmons 5'11" | CG Gainesville | 2023 State GA is another incoming transfer that could make a major impact. The combo guard comes from Cherokee Bluff where has was one of their leading scorers. Simmons is a big-time scorer, shoots it really well, and will help create a lot of offense.
2023 6’3 F Keontae Flenoy
Flenoy is a scrappy, 6’3 wing that began to show some nice flashes towards the end of last season. Flenoy has a nice touch from the outside but could make a major impact because of his hard-nosed defense and rebounding.
2024 6’5 F Ellis Pitts Ellis Pitts 6'5" | SG Gainesville | 2024 State GA
Ellis Pitts Ellis Pitts 6'5" | SG Gainesville | 2024 State GA is another key contributor that will return from last year’s squad. He’s a long, athletic wing that can score in a variety of ways on the offensive end. His rebounding ability will be important again this year.
2023 6’4 F Bryce Spain
Spain is another returning senior from within the program and plays with a high-motor all the time. Spain does a lot of the dirty work, fighting for rebounds and playing tough defense.