Meet Your 2023 Salem Capitals!!

Nickame:  Zay

Birthday:  02/08/1998

Favorite Meal:  Manicotti

If you could take one skill from any athlete, what would it be and from who: Lebrons athletic ability

Favorite TV show:  South Park

Favorite Album of all time:  GIVĒON – Give or Take

Shoe size:  12

Hobbies outside of basketball:  Baking / cooking

Favorite Quote:  n/a

Advice you would give to those looking up to you:  If you fail, keep trying

Favorite Brand to wear:  Nike

Favorite animal:  Monkey

What you want to bring to the Salem Capitals Community:  A smile

Nickname:  Ty

Birthday: April 3rd 1998

Favorite Meal:  Korean Style Short Ribs

If you could take one skill from any athlete, what would it be and from who:  Kyrie finishing ability

Favorite TV show:  Supernatural

Favorite Album of all time:  Anything J Cole

Shoe size:  11.5

Hobbies outside of basketball: Playing Xbox

Favorite Quote:  “Fool me one time shame on you, full me twice can’t put the blame on you.”

Advice you would give to those looking up to you:  You can never dream too big.  Anything is possible with hard work and a love for what you’re doing.

Favorite Brand to wear:  Nike or Nova Men

Favorite animal:  DOGS!

What you want to bring to the Salem Capitals Community:  I want to bring in what I like to call good vibes, fun and open arms for acceptance of everyone.

Nickname:  AB3

Birthday:  1/26/1997

Favorite Meal:  Seafood boil

If you could take one skill from any athlete, what would it be and from who:  Ja Morant athleticism

Favorite TV show:  Abbot Elementary

Favorite Album of all time:  Body Kiss

Shoe size:  11.5

Hobbies outside of basketball:  Bike riding and eating.

Favorite Quote:  “Success is in the effort.”

Advice you would give to those looking up to you: Believe in yourself and work hard.

Favorite Brand to wear:  Nike

Favorite animal:  Dog

What you want to bring to the Salem Capitals Community:  Positive attitude and smiles!

Nickname:  Scotty

Birthday:  01/08/1999

Favorite Meal:  Burgers

If you could take one skill from any athlete, what would it be and from who:  Ray Lewis, strength

Favorite TV show:

Favorite Album of all time:  Quiet, heavy dreams, Zach Bryan

Shoe size:  12

Hobbies outside of basketball:  Skateboarding, music

Favorite Quote:  “Just cuz you don’t understand what’s going on don’t mean it don’t make no sense.
And just cuz you don’t like it, don’t mean it ain’t no good.”

Advice you would give to those looking up to you: Keep showing up.

Favorite Brand to wear:   Nike

Favorite animal:  Monkey

What you want to bring to the Salem Capitals Community:  Good basketball and a friend!

Nicknames: P-Haff, P7, Loose cannon, Neander-Paul, Paulford

Birthday:  January 30,1984

Favorite Meal:  Spicy Curry dishes

If you could take one skill from any athlete, what would it be and from who:  Kobe’s discipline and work ethic

Favorite TV show:  Tailspin

Favorite Album of all time:  Johnny Cash Greatest Hits

Shoe size:  13

Hobbies outside of basketball:  Golf/Woodworking

Favorite Quote:  “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”

Advice you would give to those looking up to you:  Write down your goals and desires, then pursue them relentlessly without question.

Favorite Brand to wear:  Caps Gear

Favorite animal:  My toy Aussie, Punkin

What you want to bring to the Salem Capitals Community:  A sense of joy that comes from chasing your dreams.

Nickname:  Big J, Jase, Creative Conrad

Birthday:  April 23 1989

Favorite Meal:  Cheese

If you could take one skill from any athlete, what would it be and from who:  Shooting from Paul Hafford

Favorite TV show:  (Any cooking show!)

Favorite Album of all time:  Atreyu – Lead Sails Paper Anchor

Shoe size:  17

Hobbies outside of basketball: Drawing, Painting, Poetry, Cooking, kayaking, traveling, adventures with pups and friends.

Favorite Quote: “You Pay The Price For The Life You Choose”

Advice you would give to those looking up to you:  If you have to ask yourself if it’s worth it, then you probably don’t really want to do it. The journey should be just as important as the destination.

Favorite Brand to wear:  Salem Capitals, Luminines, Nike

Favorite animal:  Capital the St. Berdoodle and Salem the Golden-Doodle

What you want to bring to the Salem Capitals Community: role models, entertainment, opportunities, smiles.

Nickname:  Moe

Birthday:  01/18/1999

Favorite Meal:  Mac and Cheese

If you could take one skill from any athlete, what would it be and from who:  Lebron, Athleticism

Favorite TV show:  Naruto Shippuden

Favorite Album of all time:  Don’t have one

Shoe size:  12.5

Hobbies outside of basketball:  Shoes, Coaching, video games

Favorite Quote:  “Lions love the hunt”

Advice you would give to those looking up to you:  Self-belief is a super power. Never stop believing in yourself

Favorite Brand to wear:  Nike

Favorite animal:  Lion

What you want to bring to the Salem Capitals Community:  Togetherness and Love for basketball

Nickname:  Meal

Birthday:  12/16/1992

Favorite Meal:  Super extra crispy chicken wings

If you could take one skill from any athlete, what would it be and from who:  Mamba mentality from Kobe Bryant

Favorite TV show:  Avatar the Last Air Bender or Suits

Favorite Album of all time:  Drake, Nothing Was The Same

Shoe size:  13

Hobbies outside of basketball:  video games, drawing/doodling

Favorite Quote:  James 1:2-3

Advice you would give to those looking up to you:  Set goals to achieve your dreams and stick to them. Plans may change but keep your dreams the same.

Favorite Brand to wear:  Nike

Favorite animal:  Giraffe

What you want to bring to the Salem Capitals Community: an awareness that anything is possible through belief in Jesus Christ.

Nickname:  P

Birthday:  12/30/1998

Favorite Meal:  Chicken Wings

If you could take one skill from any athlete, what would it be and from who:  Steph Curry’s Shooting

Favorite TV show:  Dragon Ball Z

Favorite Album of all time:  Lil Wayne – Tha Carter 3

Shoe size:  14

Hobbies outside of basketball:  Listening to Music, Watching YouTube Videos, Reselling Sneakers

Favorite Quote:  “When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time.” – Maya Angelou

Advice you would give to those looking up to you: You will not get what you want out of life until you value yourself & kill all of your limiting beliefs!

Favorite Brand to wear:  Polo Ralph Lauren

Favorite animal:  Dogs

What you want to bring to the Salem Capitals Community:  I want to be a good role model by being kind, respectful, and responsible. I will also help out the community by volunteering my time to different events or causes in order to make my community a better place while also getting to know more people.