By Matt Browning
Andover’s Josh Kim had a stellar junior season as he averaged 15 points per game and was selected first team all-league.
One would think he would keep things status quo heading into his senior year.
Not so fast.
“The offseason has been a lot more different than the previous ones,” Kim said. “I have been lifting six days a week while playing basketball every day. Trainings have been intense and I have really focused on my shooting and athleticism.”
With the hope and anticipation of playing college basketball, Kim was focused on two areas of his game throughout the offseason.
“I would love to improve in my free throw consistency and defensive presence,” Kim said. “The past few years I haven’t had the best free throw percentages, but through countless of workouts and studying my shot form on tape. For my defensive goal, I have studied multiple college techniques and defensive coaching to improve my defense. I am confident that both areas will improve this season.”
The Andover boys basketball team won the Class 5A championship a year ago and it was a feeling unlike anything Kim has ever felt.
“The feeling of winning a 5A State Championship was unlike any other victory, so winning it twice in my high school career would be amazing,” Kim said. “I’m really just excited to play with this group of talented guys my final year of high school and enjoy the last season with my coaching staff who I’ve grown super close to. They mean so much to me and have taught me so much over these last few years while giving me trust at such a young age, so I’m very excited to have a successful season with them this year.”
