Summer Workouts Begin
The UTRGV women's basketball program is entering its second week of summer workouts, a critical period for conditioning and team cohesion ahead of the upcoming season.
Among the newcomers, Trinity Bane, a graduate of PSJA North, returns to the Valley after battling injuries during a stint in New Orleans. Bane says her primary focus is to bring more defensive intensity to the team.
Also joining the Lady Vaqueros is Jesslynn Jalomo, a junior from Laredo who transferred from Nicholls State University. Jalomo recalls a lively section of fans cheering for her when she faced UTRGV earlier this year, a memory that fuels her excitement to now wear the green and gold.
New Faces on the Men's Side
The men's basketball team has added three players who previously shared the court at Tyler Junior College: Josiah Hill, Caden Bell, and Chris Uwayo. All three were coached by new assistant Mitch Marquis, and they are already leading by example as they adapt to collegiate competition.
Coach Marquis emphasizes that the trio's prior chemistry will help accelerate their integration, and the players are eager to contribute from day one.
Local Roots, Shared Ambitions
Both the women's and men's squads highlight the importance of local ties, with Bane and Jalomo representing the Rio Grande Valley and Laredo, respectively. Their presence underscores UTRGV's commitment to nurturing talent from within the community.
The fresh additions aim to elevate the teams' performance, blending homegrown passion with the university's growing athletic ambitions.