Head Coach: Nigel Long: 5 years (50-40)
Assistant Coaches:
Mike Kashner – Assistant Varsity
O’Dess Carnes – Assistant Varsity
Glenn Noack – Assistant Varsity
Keith Mays – JV Head Coach/Assistant Varsity
DeVante Queen – JH Head Coach/Assistant Varsity
David Slagle Jr. – JV Assistant
William Long – JH Assistant
Maceo Connor – JH Assistant
Sport: Basketball (B)
Team Name: Liberty High School
League: EPC
2023-24 Record: 20-8
Key Players Lost:
Caden Vermuelen (PG)
Angel Holguin (F)
Bryce Fenstermaker (F)
Jurrell Delaney (F)
Blake Hargrove (PG)
Key Returning Players:
Jake Pukszyn, Jr., 6’3, PG, 10ppg, 4apg
Jake is a tremendous multi sport athlete who we will be leaning on this year to lead us on the offensive end. He has gotten stronger which will help.
Will Palmer, Jr., 6’4, F, 8ppg, 6rpg
Will poses length and athleticism that is uncommon in our league. He has the ability to score in transition and in the post.
Quin Lucas, Jr., 6’8, F
Quin has taken a leap this off-season. Last year he was a defensive stalwart and rebounder for us. This year he is much more confident on the offensive end. Looking forward to a strong season from him.
Jahsi Cole, Sr., 5’8, PG
Jahsi brings toughness to our team. Last year he defended well and knocked down shots from behind the arc. We will be looking for him to handle the ball more for us this season.
Jayden Dejesus, Sr., 5’9, PG
Jayden had a strong summer this past offseason. He really rebounds well for his size offensively. He had a few games last year where he shot it well from behind the arc.
N’Goli Croom, Sr., 6’3, F
N’Goli has really improved from last year to this year. He brings physical toughness to our team.
Key Newcomers:
Jarrell Teague, Jr., 6′, G
Chase Dusseau, Sr., 6′, G
2024-25 Outlook: Our biggest strengths this year will be our length and athleticism. We have a lot of Juniors who played significant roles last year and that experience will help us against a very strong EPC.
