Young Governor Boys Look For Hoops Improvement

PIERRE – 2019-20 Pierre Governor boys basketball had a tough start and the season never became easier, resulting in a 1-19 finish and exclusion from the SoDak 16.  Terry Becker begins his 16th season as Governors’ head coach with a relatively young team and the uncertainties of playing in the time of COVID-19.

Becker feels that good can be taken even out of a season like last season.

Becker noted that what happened last spring is a prime example of how things can’t be taken for granted.

What are the changes a coach must make with the possibilities of postponements or other changes?

Becker said that adjustments begin right away this week.

Becker was asked how his players have adjusted competing and practicing during the pandemic.

Becker pointed out that most of his players already know the feeling of having a schedule disrupted.

Becker illustrated what a young team he has.

The Governors, according to Becker, know they have work to do in order to improve.

Becker said that a good start can lead to a better finish.

Becker talked of young players other than Lincoln Kienholz that saw action last season.

Becker discussed two seniors who should contribute.

Becker hopes that players can learn their roles and have enough games in which to do so.

Becker thinks that the Governors should have enough size on the front line.

The Governors will open the season Friday in Harrisburg against the Tigers, then play their home opener at the Riggs High Gym Saturday against the Watertown Arrows.  Coverage for both games will begin at 6:30 on the Official Voice of the Pierre Governors, River 92.7, with Brian Oakland.  Live and archived video can be found at the River 92.7 page at drgnews.com.