in action against a very good team. The Blaze is bigger, stronger and more mature at every position playing a very aggressive man to man with no shot uncontested; oh, and nice cheerleaders too.

Random thoughts:

Mickey plays every minute and I cannot imagine him giving up the point any time soon. He penetrates at will usually ending with a nice dish. Like it or not, Mickey is in control - I like it

Omar is our man. He and Mickey will determine our year.

Tim Williams is quicker and more active than I imagined, and he's a shooter and a finisher - not bad for a PF strong enough to play these professional aussies tough.

Trey's a baller with a Todd Golden type shot but I suspect his minutes will go to Delly.

I'm hoping competition for SF brings out the best in Sticks and Collin.

Randy was a very active coach - especially on defense.