The North Country Men's Basketball team have named sophomores Tyquan Pointer & Ja'quan McGill along with freshman Damon Hunter, Tri-Captains for the 2016-17 season.
McGill, a sophomore small forward, returns to the Saints after a promising freshman year. The Rochester, NY native believes big things are on the horizon this season for the Saints.
"We are ready to build on last season's success." said McGill. "I'm excited to lead a team like this into the season and see how far we can take it."
McGill is a Criminal Justice major at NCCC. He is the son of James and Iesha McGill.
Pointer, a sophmore combo-guard, returns after a strong freshman year to lead the backcourt. Last season, pointer averaged 6.5 points per game and made 33 three pointers.
"Last season was a great ride," said Pointer. "But this year we need to take it even farther. We want big rings this time. Failure will not be an option."
Pointer is a Sports & Events Management major. He is the son of Tiffany Pointer.
Hunter, a freshman point guard, is new to the program this season. Hunter brings strong leadership to the program despite being a freshman.
"Damon has a great presence about him." said Head Coach Daryl Crist. "He gets what we are trying to do here and has really stepped up his game to do it. He doesn't back down from any challenge."
"I'm happy Coach Crist has the confidence in me to make me a leader," said Hunter. "I won't let him or this team down. We got a ring to chase!"
Hunter is a Liberal Arts major from Lyons, NY. He is the son of Monique Snider.
