BY DYLAN FLAIM
Quince Orchard Boys Basketball is heading towards the climax of their season. As of February 4, they sit at a record of 8-7. This is a great improvement from last season, where they finished with a disappointing record of 4-16.
Leading them is head coach James Minturn. Minturn, who teaches PE at Kingsview Middle School in Germantown, is in his second season as the Cougars’ head basketball coach.
I had the pleasure of being able to do a Q&A session with Coach Minturn, and got an inside look into the team, as well as some tips for JV players.
Q. What are your goals for the season?
A. Our goals are to get better every day and grow as a team.
Q. What has been the highlight of the season so far?
A. Working with our team to get better and grow as players and people.
Q. What does an average QO Boys Basketball practice look like?
A. In practice, we compete and work to get better.
Q. Have there been any players who have stood out this season?
A. Yes, DJ Abegesah is one of our senior captains and has been playing great on both ends of the floor [and] been a great leader for our team.
Q. What is the best part about coaching Quince Orchard Basketball?
A. QO has a great community and support for athletics, and I love working with players I coach.
Q. What tips do you have for current JV players who aspire to be on varsity?
A. Work on dribbling with your off hand, work on your 3 point shot, and the weight room.
February 2024
The Prowler 