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Derby College Trailblazers
ROSTER 2022-23
| First Name | Surname | Height | Position | Year Born | Class | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pepe | Bernardos | 6'2" | Guard | 2004 | 2023 | |
| Genti | Cokaj | 6'5" | Forward | 2005 | 2024 | |
| Lucas | Davies | 6'1" | Guard | 2006 | 2024 | |
| Tobore | Denedo | 6'3" | Wing | 2004 | 2023 | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aeJGl5tsFSc |
| Benjamin | Hooper | 6'6" | Forward | 2003 | 2023 | |
| Armandas | Ilijinas | 6'3" | Wing | 2003 | 2023 | |
| David | Itumo | 6'0" | Guard | 2004 | 2023 | |
| Jayden | Johnson | 6'5" | Forward | 2004 | 2024 | |
| Enrique | Kuzimbila | 6'1" | Guard | 2004 | 2023 | |
| Jalen | Lascelles | 6'3" | Forward | 2004 | 2023 | |
| Elliot | Lawrence | 6'7" | Forward | 2005 | 2024 | |
| Owen | Merriman-Hughes | 6'4" | Wing | 2005 | 2024 | |
| Harry | Mitchell | 6'4" | Wing | 2004 | 2024 | |
| Isaac | Thorpe | 6'1" | Guard | 2004 | 2023 | |
| Roan | Varley | 6'1" | Guard | 2003 | 2023 | |
| Joe | Webster | 6'6" | Guard | 2004 | 2023 | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_Tkv-ntyOE |
| Chris | Yapo | 6'7" | Wing | 2003 | 2023 |
Coaching Staff
Head Coach: Matt Shaw – theshawsm@hotmail.com
Location:
Main Venue: Noel-Baker School, Bracknell Drive, Alvaston, Derby, DE24 0BR
Secondary Venue: Johnson Building, Locomotive Way, Derby, DE24 8PU
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History
2018-19
Finished 9-5 for the third seed in the Northern Conference. Knocked out in the Elite 8 by Itchen College.
League Record: 9-5
Playoffs: 0-1
2017-18
Finished 6-6 for the third seed in the West Conference. Knocked out in the Elite 8 by Canterbury High School.
League Record: 6-6
Playoffs: 0-1
2016-17
Once again finished 7-4 for the fourth seed in the West Conference, getting knocked out in the opening round.
League Record: 7-4
Playoffs: 0-1
2015-16
Finished 7-4 to make the playoffs with the fourth seed in the West Conference, getting knocked out in the opening round.
League Record: 7-4
Playoffs: 0-1
2014-15
Derby went 11-5 through the regular season to finish fifth place in the North, making the post-season before getting knocked out in the opening round.
League Record: 11-5
Playoffs: 0-1
2013-14
After an injury hit season Trailblazers Academy finished third behind Milton Keynes and Charnwood in the All Midland Conference, finishing with a 9 wins and 5 defeats. They lost in the first round of the play offs to Myerscough.
League Record: 9-5
Playoffs: 0-1
2012-13
Trailblazers Academy finished 4th in Group 1 with a 9-7 record. Suffered a heavy defeat to Burnley in the Sweet 16 to be eliminated.
League Record: 9-7
Playoffs: 0-1
2011-12
Finished top of the Northern Conference Group 1, going 6-0 on the season. Got through the Sweet Sixteen with a walkover, before defeating Gateway by 1, 57-56, in the Elite Eight, taking down Copleston by 19 in the Final Four and then getting revenge on Loreto with a 73-67 victory to be crowned champions.
League Record: 6-0
Playoffs: 4-0
2010-11
Trailblazers Academy finished top of Group 2, with a 12-2 record. Lost in the Sweet 16 to eventual winners Loreto, suffering a tough three point loss.
League Record: 12-2
Playoffs: 0-1
