GREENVILLE, S.C. - The Shorter Men's Basketball team was picked to finish 15th in the Conference Carolinas Preseason poll, as announced by the league on Thursday. 


The Hawks received 51 votes, finishing just ahead of Erskine, which finished with 15 total. Shorter is looking to capitalize on their most successful year in the Wade Anderson era. Shorter posted a 10-17 record, recording two all-conference players and having their first conference tournament appearance in nearly a decade. 


Axel Holmquist, Jalien Bush, and Justine De La Cruz were named as Players to Watch for the conference for the 26-27 season. Holmquist returns to the Hawks after a strong sophomore campaign in which he averaged 8.9 points and 6.8 rebounds. After an impressive freshman season, Jalien Bush is looking to have an even better sophomore season. Bush posted 9.4 points and 4.8 rebounds. He also recorded 2.0 assists and 34 steals last year for the Hawks on splits of 45.9% and 39.1%. Georgia Southwestern State transfer Justine De La Cruz is looking to make his presence felt for Shorter this season. De La Cruz was a solid contributor for the Tornado last season and is looking to become a key part of the Hawks' offense. 


The Hawks will kick off the 26-27 year as they travel to face Georgia Southwestern State on Tuesday, November 10 for a 7:30 p.m. tip-off. 
 

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