WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – The Winston-Salem State University men's basketball team continues Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) play hosting Johnson C. Smith University on January 26th before traveling to Livingstone College on Saturday, January 28th.
Things to Know – Thursday
Location: Winston-Salem, N.C. (C.E Gaines Center)
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Media:
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Record: 6-11 (2-6 CIAA)
Things to Know- Saturday
Location: Salisbury N.C. (New Trent Gym)
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Media:
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Record: 8-9 (4-4 CIAA)
Series
Dating back to 2006, WSSU leads the series against the Golden Bulls 15-10. WSSU won the last matchup 69-60 on February 16, 2022.
Against LC, dating back to 2006, LC leads the series 13-14. The Rams lost the last contest 98-99 on February 19, 2022.
Last Time Out
The Rams defeated Fayetteville State on January 21st, 56-55.
Jaylon Gibson led the rams in scoring with 16 points, while
Samage Teel and Ketron "KC" Shaw both added nine points.
Samage Teel also added ten rebounds and four assists on the night.
Ram Returners:
The Rams brought back ten returners from last year's team, sophomores, Stefon Mcleod,
Abnar Muhammad,
Ralph Bland, redshirt sophomores
Samage Teel, and
Isaac Parson, junior
Jaylen Alston, and seniors
Jonathan Hicklin,
Xavier Fennell,
DyQuavis Wilkins, and
Jaylin Parker.
Ram Newcomers:
The Rams welcomed freshman
Jeremy Dixon,
Jarius Northam, Ketron "KC" Shaw, junior
Jaylon Gibson, and graduate student
Nathan Springs during the off-season.
CIAA Preseason:
Jonathan Hicklin and
Isaac Parson were named to the All-CIAA preseason team Backcourt and
Nathan Springs was named to the All-CIAA Frontcourt team. Overall, the Rams were selected to finish third in the season and second in the Southern Division.
CIAA Weekly Awards:
- For week five, Jaylon Gibson was named the CIAA Player of the Week after scoring 25 points in the victory over Clark Atlanta. He also had 11 rebounds and shot 9-of-14 from the field.
CIAA Top-Ten Stats as of 1-24
- The Rams are ninth in the league in offense, averaging 70.8 points a game.
- They are ranked first in defense, only allowing 62.4 points a game.
- Jaylon Gibson is ranked tenth in scoring, averaging 13.3 points a game. He is also eighth in rebounding (6.6) per game. He's first in field goal percentage (.591) and seventh in blocked shots (0.8).
- Jaylen Alston is ranked sixth in rebounding (6.6). He's sixth in free throw percentage (.750).
- Samage Teel is ninth in free throw percentage (.72.3). He's also eighth in assists (2.9) and fourth in steals (1.8).
HBCU Watchlist
Jon Hicklin was named to the 2023 HBCU All-Star game watchlist. The game is slated for April 2nd in Houston, Texas.
Scouting Report
Johnson C. Smith beat Livingstone College 70-64 on January 21st. The Golden Bulls were led by
Ezekiel Cannedy who scored 23 points and grabbed eight rebounds.
Livingstone College lost to Johnson C. Smith on January 21st. Khyree Temple led the way in the way with 2o points and 6 rebounds.
