With the conclusion of “Rising Storm,” fans were finally given their first look at the only two returning members of last year’s squad — team captain Joel Soriano and redshirt sophomore Drissa Traore. Highlighted in episode three, the two focused on what it means to play basketball in New York.
“Being a New York guy and being here for two years, I think what feels different is the urgency,” Traore said.
The Harlem native was seldomly used by the previous coaching staff. After redshirting in his freshman season, Traore only logged 49 total minutes of play last season.