01 Feb 2025 William J. Condray – Nemo Vista (501 Basketball Team 2025)

William J. (Jude) Condray takes pride in being Nemo Vista’s “glue guy.” Whenever there’s a problem on or off the court, the senior leader takes charge to help solve it.

“I hold the team together when times get tough,” he said. “We’ve had problems in the past with players not getting along, but we’ve taken steps to fix this by maturing and growing, not just as a team, but as a family.” 

“Jude is a selfless teammate who puts others’ needs in front of his own,” Nemo Vista Head Coach Chandler Stanek said. “A hard worker and a great student, he is a great model for our younger guys.”

Together, Condray and the Redhawks are on a mission to rewrite Nemo Vista’s history books. “Nemo Vista’s boys’ basketball hasn’t won a state tournament game in 25 years,” Condray said. “This season, we want to change that. 

As a team, we’re working on our three-point shooting percentage. Putting in the work now means reaping the rewards later.”

Condray attributes his success to his father, who inspired him to pick up a basketball at an early age. “My dad has always supported me,” he said. “He pushes me to do better and has been a great role model for me.”

Off the court, Condray plays drums at Center Ridge First Baptist Church, while serving in Beta Club, FCA, FCCLA, Gifted and Talented and Quiz Bowl at Nemo Vista High School. After high school, he plans to attend Arkansas Tech University to pursue a degree in electrical engineering.