The varsity boys basketball team picked up a new player in hopes to have one of their best seasons yet. Junior Ben Ayanian transferred from Flint Hill School to be a part of the program. The varsity head coach, Dan Hale, noticed Ayanian’s talent during tryouts.
“We test the players in a number of skills and Ben’s scores were very high” Hale said. “He’s had a bit of an injury bug, but we hope he’ll be back at full speed as soon as he can.”
Ayanian immediately took interest into the basketball program after moving schools, and returning players have welcomed Ayanian and made his transition onto the team smoother.
“Everyone is really nice and really accepting of me,” Ayanian said. “Coach Hale has done a great job helping me understand the play and concepts so I feel really comfortable with this team.”
Ayanian will be taking on the position of point guard, previously filled by 2016 Marshall graduate, Chase Barrand.
“I would be lying if I didn’t feel pressure to succeed in the program” Ayanian said “I realize a lot is expected from me this year. However, I love it, it’s exciting.”
Despite the harsh cuts that had to be made and losing eight seniors, Ayanian is expected to help fill the big shoes that are apart of the basketball program.