Morgan County basketball player Zeki Locus is set for a big senior season this winter.
Locus, a 6-foot, 175-pound point guard, was one of the team’s top contributors in 2024-25.
Last year, Locus was named Co-Region 2-2A Player of the Year for his performance on the court. He averaged 13.4 points, 9.0 rebounds, 5.8 assists, and 3.8 steals per game as a junior for the Dogs.
Locus said he’s aiming for “greatness” and expects his senior campaign to be his best yet. He has used the offseason to work with teammates and head coach Cody Anderson on a few aspects of his game.
Locus wants to become more assertive with the ball in his hands, but also to share it more.
“I’d say being more aggressive. Just looking to score instead of being passive while also getting everybody else open for their shots,” Locus said. “I need to also improve on controlling the ball more, taking open shots, and just being more of an IQ playmaker than just a downhill driver and scorer.”
Locus has been playing basketball since a young age, and the sport holds a special place in his heart.
Anderson has helped several of his former teammates sign with colleges, and Locus wants to be next.
“Basketball has always been fun, and I just like competing because I am a competitive person,” Locus said. “Playing basketball is something I do for fun, especially with the people that I’ve known or connected with since I moved to Morgan. I enjoy it, and it’s important to me because I’ve dedicated many years and a lot of effort to it. I hope that I get a chance to play at the next level.”
Locus has had many people in his life who sacrificed their time for him to do what he loves. He has developed a strong connection with Anderson, who has coached him since his freshman year.
Locus now thinks of Anderson as more of a “mentor” than a coach.
“He cares about basketball, but he also cares about building character. So, if you have a bad attitude or something, he’s not going to keep playing you. He’s going to show you discipline,” Locus said of his head coach. “You don’t continue behaving that way in the real world. So, I’m very thankful for his help in getting my behavior and attitude under control. He has helped me in so many ways, not only on the court but also off the court, as my mentor.”
Anderson also thinks highly of Locus.
“When I began my journey here at Morgan three years ago, we started a freshman point guard who was tough as nails and embodied the physicality and competitive nature that we wanted to build our program on,” Anderson said. “Fast forward three years later and Zeki has developed into one of the best players in our area. What makes him special is his ability to play with a relentless motor and impact the game in numerous ways. In addition, he is a straight-A student in the classroom.”
As the school year begins next month, Locus and his teammates are locked in. He has high expectations for the Dogs in his senior season. Locus wants to win but also grow more with “his brothers.”
Locus also wants to apply the lessons learned this summer when he steps foot on the hardwood.
“I expect us to pick up where we left off. Not really taking days off and working hard,” Locus said. “I expect us to try our hardest when we get in the gym. I also want to be more of a leader on the court.”