The Indians have the tough task of replacing their winningest player in school history in Anfernee Hanna, a rare 1,000-point, 500-rebound talent. He was one of 7 seniors to move on, so this will be a quick reload for Tallulah Falls.

PRESEASON INFO

2022-23 Record: 17-10; State Rnd 1; #4 State Ranking
Head Coach: Cody Coleman (5th Season)
Returning Starters: 1
Key Departures: Anfernee Hanna (1st Team All-Region; 3rd Team All-State), Vlad Popescu, Lincoln Hall
Key Players: Zakhar Valasiuk (lone returning starter), Jay Taylor (JV top scorer), Neyo Bain, Hayden Bootle, Sam Ketch, Brian Neely (MS leading scorer), Stevan Gabric
Offense: Uptempo
Strengths: “Speed,” states Coleman.
Biggest Challenges: “Not much varsity experience,” adds Coleman, citing the 7 seniors graduated

“We’re hoping to continue to compete and build as a program,” adds Coleman.