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Diamond Doves

 Key Returners: Ethan Croley, Adam Grissom

 Key Additions: Deshawn Gory, Isaiah Henry, Kaidon Rayfield, Troy Hornbeck

 Key Departures: Jeremiah Johnson, Ketraleus Aldridge, Cooper Campbell

 Head Coach: John Ortega

 2024 Regular Season Record: 3-14

 2024 Playoff Finish: L, 57-71 vs. Blue Checks (1st Round)

Top Storyline: Can the Doves shake things up?

The Diamond Doves finished 2023-24 in last place with just three total wins on the season and they lost their three top scorers, so the logical question is how can the Doves turn things around? Well first off, they added three three-star prospects to their roster giving them some much needed depth ⭐

Deshawn Gory, who is committed to play for Fresno State, joins the Diamond Doves as a guard with great size who is also one of the most confident shooters in the league. Isaiah Henry and Kaidon Rayfield make up a nice one two punch as well. Henry is a shifty guard who will look to create opportunities for his teammates while Rayfield is a bruising forward who is always looking to bury his opponents in the basket

On top of their other additions, the Doves also added instant fan favorite Troy Hornbeck, who is better known as “Road to D1” on social media. After participating in the OTE Dream Tryout in August, Hornbeck was offered a spot to join the Diamond Doves where he will look to make an immediate impact

The Diamond Doves return Ethan Croley and Adam Grissom from last year’s team. Croley was a late addition to the team last year but came in and made a statement going for 14 points and 11 rebounds in his second game with the team. Grissom was one of the Doves most consistent players last season averaging 5.9 points per game last season as a regular starter for the team ️

The Diamond Doves are looking to blend their returning talent with their infusion of new athletic players to move up the standings this season and make some real noise in their second year in the league

The Diamond Doves open their season on Friday, November 1 at 8:30 PM against Jelly Fam in Lincolnton, North Carolina

This article first appeared on Overtime Elite and was syndicated with permission.

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