The Dragons made a fifth straight playoff run a year ago, improving throughout the course of the season. Coach Kevin Morris has all his key players back including one key guy back from injury, so naturally it feels like Jefferson should make some noise.

PRESEASON INFO

2022-23 Record: 10-18; Region 8-AAAAA RU; State Rnd 1
Head Coach: Kevin Morris (7th Season)
Returning Starters: 3
Key Departures: NONE
Key Players: Jaden Butts (12 PTS, 6 REB, 2 AST, 2 STL), Micah Hooper (11 PTS, 7 REB), Drew Williamson (10 PTS, 4 REB, 4 AST, 2 STL), Tra’ Harrison (back from ACL), Dashaun Keith (7 PTS, 3 REB, 3 AST, 2 STL)
Offense: Varied look. Any guy in the lineup can score
Strengths: “We are returning a lot of experience,” says Morris.
Biggest Challenges: Winder-Barrow and Clarke Central are the early favorites for the region, so those will be road blocks to look out for.

“We are looking to play our best basketball at tournament time and see how far we can go,” says Morris.