With the winter season coming up, along comes yet another Rangers basketball season. Coming off a 14-10 season last year, this Rangers team is feeling confident going into the 2018-2019 season.

The Rangers only had a few senior departures this summer, however they will retain their entire starting lineup from last season, a huge moral victory regarding the team’s’ chemistry. The Rangers will be led by senior captains Jake Hughes, Mike Doherty, and Matt Doherty. Other seniors Domenic Casparriello and Jack Lentine will be rounding out the starting lineup.

Despite these familiar faces, the Rangers will have to rely on much of their bench for supporting minutes this season. A crucial player who will play tons of minutes this season is senior and bruiser Quinn Donovan, a returning player from last season. Additionally, juniors Alex Badger, Luke Lentine and Jackson Katz figure to make their mark on the team this season.

The Rangers have high expectations for themselves this year, as the starting lineup in this upcoming season have all played at a high level since their freshman year. It is no secret that this is the year the Rangers have been waiting for, the year where these 2019 seniors can lead the program and take things to the next level.

To motivate the younger players, all the seniors are working them hard at open gym sessions of pickup ball that have taken place throughout the preseason. From senior Matt Doherty, the message is always the same.