Inside the Paint: Midcourt Check-In – A look at the Ironmen basketball seasons so far [podcast]

[Inside the Paint podcast Ep. 1]

Zachary Knox-Doyle, Brantley Dumas II, Bella Green and Ben Kerber • Dec 19, 2023

Inside the Paint is a roundtable discussion where the Inkspot’s basketball beat reporters dive deep into the Ironmen boys and girls basketball seasons.

Zachary Knox-Doyle, B.J. Dumas, Bella Green and Ben Kerber offer a courtside pass to all things Ironmen basketball, breaking down the season so far as the Ironmen head into the heart of the season.

Join us as we shine a spotlight on this season’s standouts, take a look at what’s been working and where the Iron need to improve and highlight some matchups ahead.

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About the Contributors

Zachary Knox-Doyle, Sports Editor

Zachary Knox-Doyle is a senior at Normal Community High School and plays on the school’s tennis team. He is sports editor for the Inkspot. One of my biggest inspirations is Stacie King, the color commentator for the Chicago Bulls. He has a unique voice, catchy slogan, and encompasses skills I strive to achieve as a color commentator. “Give me that HOT SAUCE!” The best advice I’ve received is to create something that makes a wave, one must venture outside of the box to begin the ripple.

Brantley Dumas II, Senior Staff Reporter

Brantley Dumas is a senior at Normal Community High School. He is the president Black Student Union and is on the varsity bowling team. He is a second-year Staff Reporter on the Inkspot. If I were to win a million dollars I would definitely pay for college, then buy all the shoes and clothes I could ever want. I enjoy fashion, making and listening to music and anime. So, if you like any of those we can probably be friends. My biggest pet peeve is when people chew too loud. Gross.

Bella Green, Editor-in-Chief

Bella Green is a senior at Normal Community High School. This is her second year working with the Inkspot where she is Editor-in-Chief. I like watching basketball, specifically my favorite teams such as the Boston Celtics and South Carolina Gamecocks. In my free time, I enjoy finding new and obscure series and movies. I am inspired by Dawn Staley and her poise as a leader.

Ben Kerber, Staff Writer

Ben Kerber is a senior at Normal Community High School and a member of the Ironmen football team. He is a staff writer in his first year working with the Inkspot. My Favorite Film is “Cars.” The farthest I’ve been from home is Hawaii. On the weekend I hang out with friends. I’d really like to meet Anthony Rizzo.