High School Spotlight: University Trailblazers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The high school season is still a few months away but with team workouts starting to take place, it is the perfect time to start previewing the season. In this series, we will be a look at some quick hitters, the top player, potential breakout player, other roster roster members and notable games of the upcoming season. For today's spotlight, we take a look at the University Trailblazers. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Quick Hitters</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Finished 22-3 last season</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Lost to Park Tudor in Sectionals</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Justin Blanding hired as head coach this offseason</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Top Player: [player_tooltip player_id='1578353' first='Bryce' last='Gray']</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>When it comes to under-the-radar guards in the in-state 2024 class, the 5'8 [player_tooltip player_id='1578353' first='Bryce' last='Gray'] is certainly one of them. He may be on the smaller end, but Gray's playmaking ability on the ball is very fun to watch. Not only is he a good playmaker for his teammates, he is also a player that can be crafty enough to get buckets of his own. A sneaky good three-point shooter that can really knock them down from deep range. With the departures from a season ago, Gray is positioned to be the top guy for University this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Potential Breakout Player: [player_tooltip player_id='1282878' first='Blake' last='Gray']</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Now, let's switch to the younger Gray as Blake is a player that could really see a bunch of progress made this season. Also on the smaller end when it comes to guards, the sophomore really turned a lot of heads at points this past summer with his incredible scoring ability. He is a shifty guard that has long arms and is a fluid athlete, creates his own shot off of the bounce with a tight handle, and has a quick shooting release. With Blake expected to have a bigger role this season at the varsity level, the Gray brothers could be an extremely fun duo to watch this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Notable Games (Confirmed)</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>vs Seton Catholic (12/1)</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>at Liberty Christian (12/9)</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>at Brebeuf Jesuit (12/15)</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>vs Bishop Chatard (1/30)</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>vs Westfield (2/13)</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>vs Guerin Catholic (2/20)</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list -->