Marshall Magazine Autumn 2022

“ I think I ’ m just more loyal to who ’ s more loyal to me. Coach Dan , Marshall , my teammates and the community have been very loyal to me .”

— Taevion Kinsey

Junior guard Andrew Taylor started all 22 games last season, averaged 14 points and 5.8 rebounds. He also had 33 steals.

Obinna Anochili-Killen averaged 12 points and 6.6 rebounds last season as a freshman. Coach D’Antoni is eager to get him back to blocking shots, rebounding and playing the pick and roll.

volleyball. Also on Dan D’Antoni’s wish list since he became head coach was to make Gullickson Hall into a more suitable practice facility. The plans are in place to make improvements by adding more baskets and upgrad ing the HVAC system. “Christian Spears is moving a lot of things forward,” D’Antoni said of Marshall’s new athletic director. “There was a 20-year period where we didn’t keep up with the competition. He’s going to have Gullickson ready where we can practice with multiple hoops.” It all points to Nov. 7, 2002, when Marshall opens at home against Queens College. Public address an nouncer Mike Kirtner will intone, “Starting tonight for the Thundering Herd, 6-foot, 5-inch senior guard Taevion Kinsey.” Dan D’Antoni won’t hold his smile back. Herd Hoops has that effect on him.

Keith Morehouse is a freelance writer and the sports director at WSAZ NewsChannel 3 in Huntington, West Virginia.

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