{"id":8897,"date":"2026-10-26T09:49:01","date_gmt":"2026-10-26T15:49:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/utrgvradio.com\/?p=8897"},"modified":"2026-10-26T09:49:01","modified_gmt":"2026-10-26T15:49:01","slug":"utrgv-mens-basketball-builds-team-identity-ahead-of-season-opener","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/utrgvradio.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/26\/utrgv-mens-basketball-builds-team-identity-ahead-of-season-opener\/","title":{"rendered":"UTRGV Men\u2019s Basketball Builds Team Identity Ahead of Season Opener"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/utrgvradio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/BASKETBALL1026.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap wp-block-paragraph\">With their season opener against Texas A&amp;M\u2013Kingsville scheduled for November 2, the UTRGV men\u2019s basketball team is using preseason practices to build a strong foundation on and off the court.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After a recent scrimmage, the coaching staff saw encouraging signs of aggression and teamwork, while also identifying areas that need improvement before the season begins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p><strong>\u201cDon&#8217;t tell me, show me,\u201d Chambers said challenging players to demonstrate their team identity consistently in practices and games.<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To strengthen those connections, the team participated in a retreat in South Padre Island, where players took ownership of defining what the four values mean to them. The group also watched a documentary about the 2004 Detroit Pistons, a team the coach highlighted for its toughness and ability to succeed through contributions from players in different roles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The coaching staff is also focused on improving the small details that can determine the outcome of games. Despite the positive signs during preseason, the team still has work to do defensively, at the free-throw line and in transition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p><strong>\u201cWe win in the margins,\u201d Chambers said<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For Devon Pryor, maintaining that standard will require consistency, trust and a willingness to improve throughout the season. 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