Reasons why Troy Athens can take a tumultuous season on the boys hardwood so far (the vet-laden Red Hawks are 7-8 and just lost senior capt Timmy Shayoka for the season with a knee injury) and turn it into another one to remember – Does the term 3PEAT mean anything to you?

Taylor McCaskill is one of the most exciting freshman in the area....TAKE IT 2 THA BANK!!

Corbin Vrinj is back and on the warpath – see Tuesday's 16-point effort and his second-half monster slam Thursday night....Can you say X-Factor?

Crossover specialist Devin Terry is the Red Hawks resident ankle-breaker in the backcourt.....he's TTTTTTTERRIFIC!

Zak Spryzak is a SIR-GRIND-A-LOT STUD MUFFIN.....floor burns beware!!

John Van Hoef is a walking, talking double-double......not too many athletes as consistent as the JVH in the OC

Nick Santoni is a BALLER & SHOT CALLER no matter what he does....Two words: quiet assassin

Max Adamo will surprise you coming off the bench with his savvy and determination