Boys Basketball

2024-25 Season Preview

The Roncalli Royals are excited for year three under head coach, Jamin Wernke R’02. The Royals will bring back a lot of experience, but lost leading scorer Drew Kegerreis, along with Charlie Elsener and Eli Miller. The 24/25 Royals will have depth, length and versatility.

Seniors Noah Schmaltz and Luke Greene are the most experienced players on this year’s team. Schmaltz averaged nine points per game, shooting 40% from 3. Greene averaged seven points per game, shooting 35% from 3. Senior Eli Lauck will provide a defensive spark off the bench for the Royals, and senior Keegan Rund will bring great leadership and majors in team chemistry for the program.

The Royals are also excited about their young core, led by two juniors and a sophomore, all coming back with vast varsity experience. 6 ‘8 junior Joe Taylor is the leading returning scorer at 10 points and six rebounds per game. Junior Conner Kesler, a 6’3 wing, came on strong at the end of his sophomore season after overcoming an injury. Kesler was one of the Royals’ best players the last six games of last season. Sophomore Will Hegwood was the starting point guard as a freshman, and he returns, having averaged five points and four assists per game. All three of these players are ready to take the next step in their basketball careers.

Rounding out this year’s team are juniors Luke Feldman and Luke Baker. They are looking to build off of impressive junior varsity seasons.