Notre Dame of Maryland University men’s and women’s basketball teams enter the season with United East Conference championship goals after the Gators published a preseason Q&A featuring Azaan Sheikh, Kyle McGee, Allison Holman and Kalin Wynn. McGee is beginning his first season as the men’s basketball head coach, while Sheikh and Holman are entering their final seasons at the university.
Both Gators teams are scheduled to open the season November 2 against Division I opponents on the road. The men’s basketball team will face Delaware, while the women’s basketball team will face Loyola.
Notre Dame of Maryland University Men’s Basketball Builds Around Culture
McGee said his first season leading Notre Dame of Maryland University men’s basketball will focus on relationships, culture and establishing the program’s identity. “Going into my first year as head coach of this program, I am very excited to build a relationship with this new family. It is important that we create a culture both on and off the court; we should be like family,” McGee said.
McGee identified three priorities for the program: building a culture, competing with toughness and establishing how the team wants to play. He also said every player must contribute through competitiveness and hard work.
Sheikh said he is entering his last year at Notre Dame of Maryland University focused on competing for a conference championship. “Going into my last year here at NDMU, I am most excited to compete for a conference championship. We know we have a solid group; now we just have to make sure we challenge ourselves to the level where we reach all the way,” Sheikh said.
Notre Dame of Maryland University Women’s Basketball Targets Conference Championship
Wynn said Notre Dame of Maryland University women’s basketball looks forward to the growth of a large returning group. The program’s goals include winning the conference championship, making the NCAA tournament and helping its seniors graduate in May.
“Our goals for this season are to win the conference championship and make the NCAA tournament. It is also important that we take care of our own and help all of our seniors graduate this May,” Wynn said. She also described winning the conference and supporting one another as defining goals for the team.
Holman is entering her last season at Notre Dame of Maryland University and said she is excited to play with her friends and enjoy the season. She also said the team aims to win a championship while continuing to build relationships on and off the court.
Gators Basketball Sets November Home Openers
Notre Dame of Maryland University women’s basketball is scheduled to play its first home game November 10. The men’s basketball team will play its first home game November 17.
The preseason Q&A also included comments from the four Gators representatives about their goals and expectations for the season. The complete Q&A is available on the Notre Dame of Maryland University Gators’ official website.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Notre Dame of Maryland University men’s and women’s basketball teams will begin the season with clear United East Conference goals and road openers against Division I opponents. McGee is starting his first year as the men’s basketball head coach, while Sheikh and Holman prepare for their final seasons with the Gators.
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