Stormers forecast looks promising

by Gavin Weitzer

November 3, 2010

Practice Strategy – Head Basketball Coach Randy Casey discusses with the team the day’s practice objectives. The Stormers first home game will be held at Alverno College on Nov. 18 against the Daley College Bulldogs.

The halls are abuzz once again-basketball season has begun. The regular season begins November 5 against Kishwaukee College (28-8), who handed MATC our first loss last year. Randy Casey, entering his third season as coach of the men’s program, has seen his team’s win percentage increase each year.

Coach Casey has brought new life to the men’s program.

Casey sat down with the Times to discuss what to expect this season. “We got the program going in the right direction,” said Casey.

The 2009-10 MATC Stormers were 19-12 last year, but had a tough loss to Joilet Junior College (84-70) in the regional finals. With the exit, the Stormers felt their season ended too early. “I don’t believe we should have had 12 losses” explains Coach Casey.

The new Stormers will face stiff competition against Joliet Junior College (30-5).

The Stormers went 1-2 against Joliet last year. “Obviously (we’re) not looking on going backwards, looking at taking things to another level,” a determined Coach Casey stated. “It’s going to take work, and a while to get there.”

The Stormer roster has had a complete overhaul. The new roster includes several Milwaukee-area basketball standouts: Dinodry Willis, Ramon Thorton-Baker, Larry Mitchell, Martin Cupil, Brannon Boatman, Kenneth Foster, and Adebamgbe Courtney.

Big things are expected this year, so show your support. The Stormers play all home games at Alverno.

You can find more information on the athletic boards, and at MATC.edu. Hope to see you at the game supporting our Stormers.

One on one – #10 Rishaad Alexander receives a little extra coaching from Coach Casey on defensive techniques. Casey is also MATC’s Coordinator of Athletics. (Bob Hanson)

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