The Texas A&M University-Kingsville (TAMUK) Javelina\u2019s men\u2019s basketball team will take on the Hardrockers of South Dakota School of Mines and Technology for their first game of the season on Nov. 9 on the road. The Javelinas defeated the Hardrockers by a score of 71-53 last season. Most of South Dakota\u2019s team is returning. The returnees include the top four scorers from last year\u2019s game, which can make for an interesting rematch come November. The players cannot wait until the season kicks off as the team started official practice on Oct. 15. The energy is said to be high on the court. \u201cThey were [really] antsy, they were very antsy about starting practice and we\u2019ve had a good week so far,\u201d said Head Coach Johnny Estelle.<\/p>\n
He also talked about the gaps left from graduating seniors. \u201cWe kind of got a whole new team, about five returners…I really like what I see so far. The character has been really good. The work ethic has been really good. The competitiveness has been really good so who knows, we may have a chance to win a few games,\u201d the coach said. After watching the team practice, it\u2019s evident the competitive spirit is there. \u201cChampionships…We\u2019re trying to leave a legacy, to be honest, to keep (a winning) culture going….and put a smile on [Coach Estelle\u2019s] face before we leave,\u201d said senior and forward Elton Dyer. Size can make a huge difference in the game of basketball, but senior and guard, Alex Mills sees potential in all the different-sized players they can put out on the court. \u201cWe can do different lineups, we [have] big guards and small guards. We\u2019re deep on the big [players] and frontcourt. So, we\u2019re [good to go],\u201d he said. The team is looking forward to Nov. 9 despite possible freezing weather up north. \u201cIt may be about -15 but hopefully it\u2019ll be about 101 out on the floor,\u201d Estelle said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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