Gold Standard: WIU Hoops ready to change culture

MACOMB (WGEM) -The coaching staff has brought it 14 new players to the team, with only one returner. A big reset that was needed to shift the culture from last year.

“It’s a good thing! It’s the reflection of the staff, you know you can recruit culture, and we’ve Definitely changed the culture from last year to this year and looking forward to the season,” said Chad Boudreau.

Coach Boudreau and his staff have brought in new recruits from all over the country and their buying into the new and improved program.

“I like the team, they compete. I feel like we’re going to be really good defensively, that’s what the coaches have been preaching, so I feel like we’re really big, we can switch 1-5, so I think we’ll have a good team this year,” said Isaiah Griffin.

Even though this is a completely new Leatherneck team, the goal for this season still remains the same.

“Winning is important, and we want to get to the NCAA tournament, that’s the goal. That’s what I’ve talked to all of them about. These guys have all come from winning programs and I think that’s important,” said Boudreau.

“I’m looking to win a national championship, I mean I want to win the OVC, I want to get to March Madness, I want to win it and bring it all home, so that’s my goal. It would mean a lot to all of us, especially with all of us being new, doing it all together, and it’s not a one person show. I think if you take all 16 guys and all the coaches and bring it all home, I think that would be really special to all of us,” said Lucas Lorenzen.