Orange basketball - Brand encouraged with improvements by the women
SUNY Orange women's basketball head coach Micah Brand encouraged with step up in talent for the Colts.
Micah Brand, the head coach at SUNY Orange, expresses optimism about his team's prospects for the upcoming season. The coach, who has been in charge for six years, believes this group of players to be his best yet and anticipates a more competitive and offensive-oriented team. This season begins on Sunday at SUNY Broome. The Orange basketball team comes off a disappointing 5-18 record in the Mid-Hudson Conference and should benefit from having several older players.
Key contributors include Grace Breheny, a 2024 high school graduate from Cornwall, who averaged eight points and earned all-region honors as a top rebounder. Eldred's Jada Reed, a former National Guard member, contributed 8.2 points and played a versatile guard position. Brooklyn's Tianna Kirton, a former assistant coach, now plays as a starting guard, proficient in scoring.
The team's freshman class includes Mariah Kinscy from Ellenville, a high school all-star guard, and Gianna Pacciarelli, a three-year starter for Monroe-Woodbury and the Crusaders' defensive player of the year. Mariah Diaz, Mia Domingues, and Madison Olsen, all incoming freshmen, will provide valuable depth to the lineup. Coach Brand is confident in the team's potential to score closer to 60 points per game, reflecting his belief in their overall skill set and adaptability.
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