The Hatchet’s 2021
BASKETBALL GUIDE
Men’s Basketball
Men’s basketball welcomes key roster additions
Christian’s 2021-22 team has 10 total transfers on its roster, the second most in the country behind only Texas A&M-Corpus Christi.
Men’s basketball performance started off strong, dwindled in recent games
Men’s basketball began their preseason slate with a home victory but have fallen into a losing streak in the last four games.
Junior guard looks to build on strong debut season
Baltimore-born junior guard James Bishop has been a revelation for the team since arriving as a transfer from Louisiana State last year.
Men’s basketball establishes offensive identity
Though GW has a lower conversion rate than their opponents overall, the Colonials are earning a whole 3-point basket more a game than their opponents.
Men’s basketball capitalized on summer to bond ahead of the season
Men’s basketball used the summer to train and get to know each other to prepare for the incoming 2021-22 season with a revamped roster.
Women’s Basketball
Women’s basketball starts off with lukewarm season
Women’s basketball has had a mixed start to the season, finishing with a 2-2 record through four games.
Women’s basketball senior guard forges bridge between teammates new and old
Basketball has been a part of of Loder’s life since the beginning, picking up the sport when was just 4 years old.
Women’s basketball prioritizes developing newcomers
The vast majority of the Colonials’ roster is entering their first year, including four freshmen and two juniors.
Graduate students provide boost to retooled women’s basketball roster
Women’s basketball welcomed three new graduate transfers to the team this season that will provide valuable Division I experience
McCombs emphasizes defense, team culture in first season leading the Colonials
New Head Coach Caroline McCombs was hired this offseason to replace former Head Coach Jennifer Rizzoti.
Culture
Go all out with school spirit this basketball season
Sport buff and blue with fun accessories or make it on the jumbotron with an eye-catching sign to show your school spirit.
Experts in collegiate sports break down school spirit at GW
One thing experts agreed on is that the driving factor of school spirit for college sports is the excitement of winning.
This article appeared in the November 22, 2021 issue of the Hatchet.