Marion boys basketball preview

Team: Marion Mustangs

Conference: CWC-North

2021-22 conference/overall results: 7-7 in CWC-North; 10-15 overall.

2021-22 tournament results: Lost to Port Edwards in regional quarterfinal.

Returning starters/varsity players (positions): Seniors: Jaden Stuhr (forward), Jack Van Kooy (guard). Juniors: Ryan Malueg (forward), Parker Miller (guard), Jackson Krohn (guard).

New athletes who could make impact this season: Juniors: Izan Bueno (guard), Sam Gueths (forward).

Returning all-conference players: Honorable mention: Jaden Stuhr, Parker Miller.

Coach’s comment on the upcoming season: “We have high hopes this season and expect to challenge for the conference title,” said Dave Roe. “We have a lot of experience returning this year. Jaden Stuhr, Parker Miller and Ryan Malueg will lead our team this year, but we also return a number of bench guys from last year who are ready to step into bigger roles. I like our length and athleticism this year.

“We have a very diverse lineup that should present problems for other teams on both ends of the court. We will still have to gel quickly as we face some opponents before the new year. I think we will also have to continue to improve our shooting consistency to really live up to our potential. We definitely have our eyes set on trying to win our first conference title in 55 years. We have a lot of potential to do some special things this year, but we will have to stay focused and play together.”