Scouting Report: VCU vs. Mars Hill
Illustration by Killian Goodale-Porter.
VCU men’s basketball will face Mars Hill University in their season opener at the Siegel Center on Saturday, Oct. 28.
The CT Sports staff chose their notable players for this upcoming matchup.
VCU
Violet Velasquez, Contributing Writer
Zeb Jackson – Coming out of Montverde Academy, Jackson was a 4-Star Prospect and ranked in ESPN’s Top 100 for the class of 2020, according to VCU Athletics. Jackson saw action in all 35 games last season while averaging 17.3 minutes per night, according to VCU. Jackson was no stranger to free throws, making 54 out of 70 attempts averaging .771% from the line, according to VCU Athletics. Fast forward to now, Jackson has been chosen as a team captain for the VCU Rams for the 2023-24 season.
Bersabeh Kemaw, Staff Writer
Sean Bairstow – Graduate guard and forward Sean Bairstow is a new member of the VCU men’s basketball team. He played at Utah State University under coach Ryan Odom, where he started in all 35 games his senior year, according to VCU Athletics. He averaged 10.3 points, 5.2 rebounds and 2.6 assists, while also shooting .473 from the field, according to VCU Athletics. Bairstow had multiple double-doubles last season, and also had his career-high-tying 20 points, according to VCU Athletics. Though Bairstow is new to the team, his skills on the court earned him the role as one of three team captains for the Rams for the 2023-24 season.
Mars Hill
Nathaniel Semunegus, Contributing Writer
Kory Davis – The guard and forward is currently in his second year at Mars Hill. Last season as a freshman, he averaged 15.7 points per game, 3.2 assists per game and 2.9 rebounds per game, according to Mars Hill Athletics. His play awarded him the South Atlantic Conference Freshman of the year, according to SAC website. He was also selected to the All-Freshman team and was an All-SAC Third Team selection. He was ranked fourth in the league in scoring, scoring in double figures 22 times with a career-high of 28 points and ranked top-10 in steals, according to Mars Hill Athletics.
Thailon Wilson, Sports Editor
Bryson Felder- The sophomore guard is transferring from his former school, Southern Wesleyan University, to play for Mars Hill. During his time at Southern Wesleyan, Felder averaged 12.5 points per game and started in 15 of the 28 Warriors games last season as a freshman, according to SWU Athletics. He had a career-high 29 points and played 43 minutes in a game as a freshman, according to SWU Athletics.
