Spring Athletics Spotlight: Men’s & Women’s Basketball

With their seasons in full swing, we checked in with members of the men’s and women’s basketball teams to learn what they love about their sport – and about Dean. Myles Jones ’25, point guard on the men’s basketball team, Joshua Richardson ’25, center on the men’s basketball team, and Cat Thomas ’24, guard/post and captain of the women’s basketball team, shared their answers:

Q: What is your favorite thing about being on your team?

Myles: “My favorite thing about being on the men’s basketball team is being able to compete and get better every day while getting to know my teammates better.”

Cat: “My favorite thing about being on my team is all the laughs we have together, at any moment.”  

Joshua: “My favorite thing about being on my team is the passion everyone has for the sport and the sportsmanship every player has.”

Q: How has your experience as a student-athlete shaped your Dean experience?

Cat: “This made me feel that I can really do anything if I set my mind to it. If I give 100% to my studies and on the court, I can face anything, if I try.”

Joshua: “I have had the privilege of making many friends just from playing my sport and meeting many new people has made me even more excited for the next couple years at Dean.” 

Q: What is your favorite thing about Dean?

Myles: “My favorite thing about Dean is the people and friendships I’ve made.”

Cat: “My favorite thing about Dean is how welcoming all the faculty and staff are. They truly want to see you grow in the future.”

Joshua: “My favorite thing about Dean is the environment and positive community.”

Q: What have you been most excited about this season?

Myles: “I'm most excited about chasing a championship.”

Cat: “Meeting new friends.”

Joshua: “I am just excited to be here, play with my teammates and get better as a team.”

Good luck, Bulldogs! Learn more about men’s basketball and women’s basketball and stay up-to-date on the latest news and game-day schedules at Dean College Athletics.

We’ll be featuring our athletic teams throughout the Spring 2022 season. Check back regularly to meet some of our student-athletes and learn more about their experiences as Bulldogs.