Meet Your 2023 Salem Capitals!!

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#0 Isaiah Gentry

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

#1 Tyreek Price

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.

#2 Dominique Lawrence

Nickname:  Domo

Birthday:  08/29/1992

Favorite Meal:  Korean fried wings and rice from Chubby Bao House

If you could take one skill from any athlete, what would it be and from who:  Kuroko’s skill of drawing out the absolute best in his teammates! (Anime)

Favorite TV show:  Pokémon

Favorite Album of all time:  Graduation

Shoe size: 12

Hobbies outside of basketball:  Pokémon, anime, showin love in my community

Favorite Quote:  “They might forget what you say. They might forget what you do. But they’ll always remember how you made them feel.”

Advice you would give to those looking up to you: your best looks different everyday..do your best anyway!

Favorite Brand to wear:  Mine lol

Favorite animal:  Dog

What you want to bring to the Salem Capitals Community:  A Brother and Another Spirit of the game award for all of us!

#3 Joseph (Allen) Billinger

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!

#4 Scott Clough

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!

#5 Jason Smarr

Nickname:  Jdubsmash

Birthday:  04/23/1996

Favorite Meal:  Breakfast

If you could take one skill from any athlete, what would it be and from who:  Bounce from Michael Jordan

Favorite TV show:  The Office

Favorite Album of all time:  Rolling papers 2

Shoe size:  12

Hobbies outside of basketball:  Playing board games, chillin with my dogs

Favorite Quote:  There is always more than one way to do something. Find what works best for you.”

Advice you would give to those looking up to you:  Always do your best. Nobody can hate on you if you always give your best in everything you do.

Favorite Brand to wear:  Nike

Favorite animal:  Capybara

What you want to bring to the Salem Capitals Community:  Community focused mindset. Always willing to support those who support me.

#7 Paul Hafford

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.

#8 Davonte Cleveland

Nickname:  Teezy

Birthday:  07/24/95

Favorite Meal:  Fried rice

If you could take one skill from any athlete, what would it be and from who:  I would take Jamal Crawfords creativeness.

Favorite TV show:  The boondocks

Favorite Album of all time:  Victory Lap

Shoe size:  12

Hobbies outside of basketball:

Favorite Quote:  ”No such thing as a life that’s better than yours “

Advice you would give to those looking up to you:  Don’t give up

Favorite Brand to wear:  Karl Kani

Favorite animal:  Lion

What you want to bring to the Salem Capitals Community:  TBL championship

#9 Jason Conrad

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.

#10 Mauricio Smith

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

#11 Preston Whitfield

If you could take one skill from any athlete, what would it be and from who:  Ja Morant Above the rim finishing.

Favorite TV show:  Bel Air

Favorite Album of all time: The carter 4 by Lil Wayne

Shoe size:  11-11.5M

Hobbies outside of basketball:  Making music and collecting shoes

Favorite Quote:  “You miss every shot you don’t shoot”.

Advice you would give to those looking up to you:  Dream big.  And never say I can’t.

Favorite Brand to wear:  Nike/Jordan

Favorite animal:  Rhino

What you want to bring to the Salem Capitals Community:  Love, Laughter and great basketball

    #12 Jameel Tolbert

    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.

    #14 Psalm Maduakor

    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.

    #15 Matthew Smith

    Nickname:  Lil Smitty

    Birthday:  May 29, 2002

    Favorite Meal:  Pizza

    If you could take one skill from any athlete, what would it be and from who:  IT’s craftiness

    Favorite TV show:  Impractical Jokers

    Favorite Album of all time:  2014 Forest Hills Drive

    Shoe size:  9

    Hobbies outside of basketball:  Hiking, photography, art, rap

    Favorite Quote:  “It’s not the size of the dog in the fight, it’s the size of the fight in the dog”

    Advice you would give to those looking up to you:  Just keep going. Life’s too short to not try to do what you really want to do.

    Favorite Brand to wear:  Nike

    Favorite animal:  Dogs and Cheetahs

    What you want to bring to the Salem Capitals Community:  A positive mindset and hopefully make everyone I encounter a little happier.