HINESVILLE, Ga. — Passionate both on and off the court, Liberty County High School senior guard, Corey Love Jr., is considered the “most coachable player” according to recently hired head coach, Levon Grant, who is looking to make a big impact within region 3-AAA.

With 17 years of coaching experience in the public school system, Grant has implemented competitive athletic programs and plans to continue the tradition at Liberty County.

“My message to all student athletes has always been the same,” he said. “Mentality – whatever it takes, unity – keep the right people around, and work ethic – put the work in.”

Those attributes certainly apply to 6-foot-1, 180-pound Love Jr., the 2019-20 Liberty County High School Player of the Year, who had 22.1 points and 5.3 rebounds per game with a 58% field goal average his junior year.

The 3-AAA All Region team player made himself a big-game player by implementing coaching and training to a 5-on-5 play, both offensively and defensively, against Bradwell Institute. He went 6-for-15 with three rebounds, four assists and five steals.

“He has the ability to take individual instruction and apply it,” Coach Grant said. “But, most importantly, he is an extremely respectful and humble young man.”

Only participating in five games, Love Jr. sustained an ACL injury in his right knee. Nine months later, the comeback kid is back on the court to finish what he started. Heading into his senior year, Love Jr. is seeking to gain enough exposure to capture the eyes of Division I college recruits. However, according to his support group, his education is held to a higher standard.

“Corey comes from a military family, he has been playing ball since he was young and in different states,” his father, Corey Love Sr., said. “Right now, we are focusing on his education.”

Holding a 3.1 GPA, Love Jr. shows interest in studying sports medicine. Not only does he maintain his academics and athletics, he is highly favored within the community and amongst his peers, servicing in programs like Male & Mentors (boys basketball players serving as mentors to at-risk students), Dr. Seuss’ Read Across America and Liberty County’s kids back-to-school rally.

“My first meeting with him was at a back-to-school rally given by the community and schools in July,” Liberty County High School counselor, Amanda Whilden, said. “Corey was very friendly with all the families and students. He knows he loves basketball and wants to continue playing, but his academics are just as important.”

Surely, Liberty County sets a standard for their students excelling in academics by providing “intellectual, cultural and technological resources” for becoming contributing members to society. It is no surprise their key player will uphold this standard and pursue his passion in sports.

“I believe hard work is the key to success,” Love Jr. said, sharing his thoughts on achieving his goals.

Love Jr. has begun participating in preseason camps and will join his teammates in trainings and team practices in preparation to kick off his senior year facing the Bradwell Institute Lions on Nov. 20 at 6:30 p.m.

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