WINSTON SALEM- The Greenbrier East Spartans boys’ basketball team just recently completed a nice road trip to Wake Forest University from June 12-15 and participated in the Wake Forest basketball camp. East played local teams from North Carolina and also teams from Tennessee and South Carolina. In all, the Spartans played eight games and finished with a solid record of 5-3.
Coach Jared Patton was extremely pleased with how his team played and said it could have been even better.
“Kids played great,” Patton said.
“One thing that was a non-negotiable this week was that they were to compete for the full length of the game. If we would have had a couple more shots go in, we would have been undefeated for the camp. We lost three games by a combined total of 10 points,” Patton added.
The head coach believes camps during the summer are important for team camaraderie and chemistry.
“We had a good time this week. I think it’s very important for the players to have some time together to gel for the upcoming season,” Patton stated.
Assistant coach Dave “Diamond” Austin also joined the team in Carolina, and he too was pleased with how the team played.
Returning Player Quotes and Statements about the Trip and the Upcoming 2024-25 Season:
The wake forest camp was fun and allowed us to grow as a team and find our chemistry before next season. Showed me what I can do as a player and what I need to work on— Nate Dixon
Wake forest was fun. It felt good to pick up some wins against some teams out of North Carolina. I’m excited for next season— Brody Hamric
I’m excited to play with our team next year. Wake forest gave us the opportunity to see what we can do next year— Reed McCraw
Played some good competition and grew as a team. Always good to spend time on the court together– Jakob Tomlinson
I had a great time at the wake forest camp. We got to get some floor time together, learn, and make memories that will last forever. I’m thankful for the opportunity to spend time with my teammates while doing what we love at a beautiful campus– Don Penn
The Spartans lost two seniors from this past season in Gabe Patton and Peyton DeHaven, but if this Wake Forest trip is any indication, Spartan basketball will be back stronger this coming December.
