Justin Moore, an Archbishop Wood High School graduate and basketball star, has settled in nicely with Drexel University’s Dragons – newcomers to the Big 5 – and is a key piece in the team’s plans for the new season, writes Kerith Gabriel for The Philadelphia Inquirer.

The sophomore guard is coming off a year where he was chosen for the Coastal Athletic Association all-rookie team. He was the spark at the point for Dragons who finished 17-15 overall but with a 12-3 record at home.

Moore averaged 9.6 points but went as high as 21 points.

Moore was expected to take on a leading role in the team from the outset, as soon as he first arrived on campus.

“When I first came in, [the coaches] wanted me to be a leader from the jump, have a voice, and be vocal,” he said.

“I feel like I’ve been pretty consistent. As I’m going through the season, my confidence is growing. So just having [the team] have confidence in me and just going out there knowing that they have my back, it makes everything way easier.”

Read more about Archbishop Wood High School graduate Justin Moore’s leadership and athletic prowess in The Philadelphia Inquirer.

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