The bond between players in U. City’s basketball team is very powerful and has increased the chances of their success on the court. This solid bond is one of the strongest features of the team.

“We have a lot of team chemistry. We are all brothers and we do it for each other,” said forward senior Jeff McGhee.

McGhee has been playing basketball since the age of 5, and he has been playing for U. City since his freshman year.

“I consider it an honor to play on the team and to be able to represent my school and my teammates in a positive way,” said McGhee.

“Jeff is an amazing player. He is very humble and a great person to be around, on and off the court,” said junior Asia Garrison who is the team’s manager.

McGhee’s great love for basketball has helped him form a strong relationship with his teammates.

“We are like family. We are all brothers,” McGhee said.

Team members view each other as a family, and they use this special bond to motivate one another on and off the court.

“The U.City atmosphere is great for turning young men into successful adult athletes,” said Head Coach David Gammon, “and with having such a great group of guys, I am sure that we will have a great season.”

Gammon has high expectations for the freshman, junior varsity, and varsity teams.

“All three teams look very solid, and I expect all three levels will experience a great deal of success,” said Gammon.

One of the returning student athletes is shooting guard senior Maurice Washington who has high hopes for this year’s varsity team.

“This year we are going to pass our 17-11 record with a 20-5 record,” said Washington.

Last year Maurice transferred from Bishop DuBourg Catholic School after his freshman and sophomore year. During his junior year he played varsity for U. City with teammates who have known each other since middle school.