Troy McKoy Jr. Continues to Make an Impact 500 Miles from Connecticut
Troy McKoy Jr. made an immediate impact a few years ago and continues to open more eyes while playing at Massanutten Military Academy in Virginia. Most may not know that he comes from an intriguing basketball pedigree. His father, Troy McKoy Sr., starred at East Hartford High School in the 1990's before his standout career at South Carolina and a stint playing professionally overseas. Troy McKoy Jr. is a worker and a gym rat. He continues to expand to his game, improving his overall skill set each season. He will run with Boo Williams 17U team this spring and summer.
Why should coaches consider you?
"Coaches should consider me because I’m a two-way player. I always play hard and I'm a great teammate. I love to see my teammates succeed, and I play to win."
What keeps you motivated?
"What keeps me motivated is my family, friends, my goals, and community."
Which schools have been in contact?
"Pittsburgh and NC State are two of the schools my coach has talked to. My dad has talked to a few other high-major D1 schools, but I'm not really concerned about that right now. I just want to work on my game and prepare for next season."
Why should coaches consider you?
"Coaches should consider me because I’m a two-way player. I always play hard and I'm a great teammate. I love to see my teammates succeed, and I play to win."
What keeps you motivated?
"What keeps me motivated is my family, friends, my goals, and community."
Which schools have been in contact?
"Pittsburgh and NC State are two of the schools my coach has talked to. My dad has talked to a few other high-major D1 schools, but I'm not really concerned about that right now. I just want to work on my game and prepare for next season."
How would you describe your playing style?
"I would describe my playing style as defensive first, a rebounder, but a player who can also go get a basket whenever the team needs me to."
"I would describe my playing style as defensive first, a rebounder, but a player who can also go get a basket whenever the team needs me to."