Basketball Season Preview 2017-18
Finding Answers
Basketball programs look to fill roster gaps amid role shifts
Both Colonials teams are confident before their seasons start Friday, despite offseason losses and inexperienced rosters.
Men’s Basketball
Jack Granger
Former manager joins the roster after three years on the sideline
Yuta Watanabe
Senior guard enters final season at center of the action
Bo Zeigler
Graduate transfer returns to Smith Center ready to play
Prioritizing defense
With fluid positions, men’s basketball prioritizes defensive end
Freshman Class
Four-man freshman class expects to see action as soon as the season begins
Second-year leaders
Jair Bolden and Arnaldo Toro prepare to lead young lineup
Women’s Basketball
Their turn to lead
Seniors said their coach will rely on them to score, defend and lead
Fast-pace offense
Guard-heavy Colonials prepare for fast-paced year
Mei-Lyn Bautista
Outspoken point guard takes on the season’s challenges with her voice
Freshman Class
Freshman trio brings energy, athleticism to program
Camila Tapias
Senior brings international basketball experience back to GW
