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The University of North Carolina at Asheville has welcomed transfer guard DJ Patrick to its men’s basketball team for the upcoming season. Head coach Mike Morrell is optimistic about Patrick’s experience overcoming injuries and bringing fresh talent to the Bulldogs. Patrick, who previously played at Charleston Southern University, demonstrated his scoring ability and three-point shooting skills during his time with the Buccaneers. With a diverse playing history, including stints at the University of South Florida and Triton Junior College, Patrick is expected to make a significant impact on the team’s performance.
Asheville, North Carolina – The University of North Carolina at Asheville has announced the addition of transfer guard DJ Patrick to its men’s basketball roster for the upcoming 2025-26 season. Head coach Mike Morrell made the announcement on May 14, 2025, expressing enthusiasm regarding Patrick’s experience and potential contributions to the team. Patrick will be joining UNC Asheville as a Redshirt Senior following a challenging season marred by injuries.
Standing at 6 feet 6 inches tall and hailing from Powder Springs, Georgia, Patrick had limited participation during the 2024-25 season, appearing in just three games. Despite the setbacks, he managed to score a total of 34 points, with a standout performance of 19 points in his debut against Gardner-Webb on January 2, 2025. This season was notably a contrast to his previous years, as he entered UNC Asheville after being sidelined for much of the year.
In the 2023-24 season, Patrick played at Charleston Southern University, where he demonstrated significant potential. Over 25 games, he started in 24 contests and averaged 31 minutes of play per game, which was a notable achievement as it ranked him ninth in the Big South Conference for playing time. He averaged 10.2 points per game during that season, placing him fourth on his team and 28th overall in the conference. His ability to shoot from beyond the arc was particularly impressive, as he ranked second in the conference with 52 three-pointers made, averaging 2.1 per game. Additionally, he contributed defensively with an average of 4.1 rebounds per game, accumulating a total of 102 rebounds throughout the season.
Prior to joining Charleston Southern, Patrick had two seasons of experience at the University of South Florida. In the 2022-23 season, he played in four games, starting once. The 2021-22 season saw him participating in 30 games with two starts, averaging 14.2 minutes per game. During that time, he made significant contributions from beyond the three-point line and ranked second on his team with 30 successful three-point shots. His averages during that season were 3.9 points and 1.3 rebounds per game, alongside totals of 14 assists, five blocks, and three steals.
Before his time at South Florida, DJ Patrick played at Triton Junior College in the 2020-21 season. In 18 games, he managed to score in double digits 14 times, demonstrating his scoring ability. He averaged 14.6 points and 4.3 rebounds per game during that season, showcasing an efficiency that included a shooting percentage of 47.4% from the field and an impressive 43.9% from three-point range. His performances included eight games where he made three or more three-pointers, highlighting his talent as a perimeter shooter.
Patrick’s early basketball career began at Sprayberry High School, where he graduated in 2019. He further enhanced his skills by attending The Skills Factory, a prep school in Atlanta, for one season before moving on to collegiate basketball. With a diverse history of competition across various levels of college basketball, Patrick brings a wealth of experience to the UNC Asheville team.
As UNC Asheville prepares for the next season, the coaching staff and fans alike are hopeful that DJ Patrick’s skills and experience will make a significant impact on the team’s success in the following year. With his ability to score and contribute defensively, Patrick is poised to be a key player on the roster as the Bulldogs aim for success in the competitive landscape of college basketball.
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