Dana put together an impressive summer and showcase and we fully expect him to be a difference maker for Holy Family this season. He averaged 5.4 points last year, including a breakout 21 point performance that showed his offensive potential. We know he can score but what makes him such an intriguing X-factor goes well beyond putting points on the board. Dana brings leadership, toughness and a competitive edge that teammates trust and feed off. He plays hard through the whistle, embraces the physical side of the game and competes on both ends. Those qualities could make him invaluable to Holy Family this winter

Gunnar is another under the radar weapon who I feel is poised for a much bigger year this upcoming season. He was a core piece for Holy Family as he was a spark off the bench and bought energy to a talented squad and this year he gets to unleash. As a junior he put up 5.3 points and 3.3 rebounds a game as an athletic guard who is not shy or afraid to shoot it and will look to take advantage this year. With openings due to graduation, he should have a bigger role and he’s going to have to step into a big spot. I believe we’ll see an improvement in scoring and also just being relied upon to turn it up a notch. We have him making a rise in the rankings and we hope to see more of him this year.

Dana showed why high-IQ players tend to make an impact in a variety of ways at The Expo. He simply gets it, playing with a great feel for the game and making the right reads on both ends. Defensively he was active in the passing lanes, creating steals and turning them into opportunities. He finished well around the basket, knocked down threes off the dribble and handled pressure without getting sped up. Dana also consistently looked for the extra pass, showing an unselfish approach and the kind of decision making that stands out

Holy Family is undefeated on the season as they have a balanced attack and role players who understands what it takes to win. One of those players who is about sacrifice and is having a productive season is their athletic junior guard. Gunnar has been a leader on the court who plays hard, brings energy to the team, and has delivered. He does all of the little things and has shown to be a defensive menace. He grabs boards, he sets up the offense, and gets downhill. He understands what’s needed from him on a nightly basis, and contenders need that kind of consistency. He jumps on the rankings for the first time.

Gunner is an aggressive guard who made his mark by knocking down jumpers and attacking the rim with confidence. His fearless play on offense kept defenses on their toes.