Men’s Basketball Prepares for Key Conference Tests
The Trojans are hitting the road to battle Dodge City on Wednesday before returning home Saturday to host Cloud County in a key KJCCC matchup.
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Team Stats
Dodge City Community College
| Game Statistics | Colby Community College | Dodge City Community College |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (25-65) | (26-49) |
| Field Goal % | 38.5% | 53.1% |
| Rebounds | 31 | 29 |
| Assists | 14 | 15 |
| Turnovers | 18 | 15 |
| Pts off Turnovers | 12 | 22 |
| 2nd Chance Pts | 18 | 17 |
| Bench Pts | 18 | 16 |
| Game Statistics | Cloud County Community College | Colby Community College |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (25-64) | (25-55) |
| Field Goal % | 39.1% | 45.5% |
| Rebounds | 34 | 23 |
| Assists | 4 | 12 |
| Turnovers | 16 | 19 |
| Pts off Turnovers | 15 | 16 |
| 2nd Chance Pts | 16 | 10 |
| Pts in the Paint | 28 | 12 |
| Fastbreak Pts | 0 | 0 |
| Bench Pts | 29 | 41 |
The Trojans are hitting the road to battle Dodge City on Wednesday (Dec. 3) before returning home Saturday (Dec. 6) to host Cloud County in a key KJCCC matchup.
Colby enters the week at 2–8 (0–4 KJCCC), averaging 78.5 points per game. The Trojans continue to show improvement on the offensive end, backed by 32.6 rebounds and 12.4 assists per contest. Sophomore guard D.J. Cason continues to pace the Trojans with 12.9 points per game while also leading the team in assists at 3.2 per outing. Freshman forward Aliou Diallo has been a major bright spot in recent games, rising to 10.3 points per contest after scoring 30 combined over the past two matchups. On the glass, Nana Keutcha anchors the interior with a team-best 6.2 rebounds per game, with Giannis Asimakopoulos and Gabe Njenga providing additional support at over four boards each.
Colby will first contend with a high-powered Dodge City squad on Wednesday (Dec. 3) sitting at 6–3 (2–1 KJCCC). The Conquistadors are strong offensively, averaging 83.2 points per game and ranking among the top free-throw-producing teams in the NJCAA, sixth in attempts and fifth in makes. They are led by standout guard Derric Rivers, who is putting together one of the best starts in the league at 23.1 points per game while also adding 5.4 rebounds and 3.2 assists. Forward Wesley Rosa provides a major interior presence, leading the team with 9.1 rebounds per game and more than three blocks per contest.
After Wednesday's road test, the Trojans return home to face a surging Cloud County team that boasts one of the conference's most explosive offenses. The T-Birds average over 90 points per game while holding opponents to 79.1. Their rebounding numbers are especially impressive, 46.6 per game with a +12.3 margin. Cloud County is powered by Al Brooks Jr., who leads the team with 19.1 points per game on efficient splits, including 53.2 percent from the field and 37.5 percent from beyond the arc. Brooks also leads the T-Birds on the boards with 9.8 rebounds per game. Syncere Burnette directs the offense with over three assists per contest, and Cloud features four players averaging double figures, giving them balanced scoring threats across the lineup.
With two opponents that excel in scoring and rebounding, this week offers Colby a chance to sharpen its identity before turning its attention to another major test next week against top-10 Coffeyville.