By Cooper Chadwick
Joining a new team as a senior is not the easiest thing, but senior D.J. Brown has shown up day in and day out and is ready to help Wichita Northwest win a state title.
Northwest’s head coach Andy Hill commented on how good of an athlete and basketball player Brown is, but that is not the thing that has surprised him the most about Brown.
“What has impressed me most about him has been his attitude and his willingness to lead since he’s been here. DJ is extremely humble and a natural leader with great energy,” Hill said.
Brown averaged a near double-double last year with 19.8 points per game and eight rebounds, earning him all-league first team and all-state second team.
Joining a new team, Brown has hoped that he can make a difference for the grizzlies this year.
“Some goals I have individually are to help and make sure my team wins. My team goals are to win city league, make it to Koch arena for the state tournament, and win the midseason tournament,” Brown said.
Brown, a shooting guard, has been working on efficiency and playmaking this offseason to help him make sure this team wins.
“I have been in the gym Every chance that I get. Every day conditioning, getting more in shape and perfecting my craft,” Brown said.
