The Wildcats came out dialed in from the tip. With new coach Alex Daniel this team has a totally different feel from last years Riley squad. They played hard and as a team. Focused on their game plan, they executed it nicely. Fired on all cylinders early and often. Yes, Blake Wesley finished with 38, but it was a true team win. Played tough team defense. Marian's young core battled and got them back in the game, but in the end they were in just too deep of a hole.

  • If you don't know, now you know. Blake Wesley is the real deal. He's a dog on D. So good in transition. So good in the half court. Prolific scorer. Super athletic. You name it and he can do it. Filled it up tonight. Had 38 and 6.
  • Phillip Robles, the 5'9" senior guard for the Wildcats, can just sit down on D. Such a hard working player. Has a nice skill set that could land him on a roster at the next level. Has a nice little shot, and was able to finish a couple times in with the bigs.
  • 5'10" sophomore Deaglan Sullivan picked up where he left off as a freshman. Have always loved his game. Deaglan has gotten stronger. He has no problem getting to the basket. Finishes well in transition. Can knock down the 3. Has great court vision and handles.
  • Richard Brooks is such a smooth shooter. The 6'2" junior for Marian can shoot the heck out of the ball. He is going to be a dangerous player this season and going forward. Riley (Blake Wesley) was just able to lock him up in this one.
  • If this Marian team gets it together they have the chance to be in a similar position they were last year and can be successful. They really miss Jerry Bracey, a great leader who graduated. If sophomore Dar'e'on Thornton, who is really bouncy and has a knack for rebounding, and junior Kaleo Kakalia can put together some good games, then this team will be in a good spot.

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