Rising Scarlet Raptors in Men’s Basketball
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Rutgers Camden men’s basketball team opened up their season 5 to 1. The team’s start featured key contributions from freshman guard and forward, Grady Etienne, whose first game of the season helped set the tone and build the team’s momentum.
The Scarlet Raptors found themselves down 15 going into the second half of the game against Alverina but Gardy’s 15 points, 6 rebounds, and 1 block rallied the team, giving them a comeback to win the game and start the season 1 to 0.
“Everytime I step on the court I’m not always looking to score,” Etienne said. “I’m trying to make an impact whether that’s rebounding, defense, I’m just hustling.”
Rutgers–Camden has leaned on this energy to start off their season. Etienne explained the role the coaches wanted him to take on coming into the season: “Everytime I step on the court I’m not always looking to score, but to make an impact whether that’s rebounding, defense, I’m just hustling.” This role that he discusses was apparent during the game against Alverina where Etienne only took seven shots but had three rebounds on offense and then three on defense.
Even though for many freshmen coming into their first game would feel nervous and feel pressured to have to perform, Etienne expressed that he went into the game comfortable and felt the ability to play freely without any worries. He said that went put in while RUC was already down by fifteen points he didn’t feel pressure:
“I don’t know, I was just in the right spots and the adrenaline was just carrying me through. I was just locked in and focused,” Etienne shared. He also stated that following the game, “I just felt great because when I see all the hard work coming to the light, it’s just a great feeling.”
As Rutgers–Camden men’s basketball continues their season, Etienne’s breakout performance has given the Scarlet Raptors an additional spark as they build momentum.
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