Monday, October 27, 2008

Mayben making an early impact

(photo courtesy of SUNY Binghamton)

I had a chance to speak with Emmanuel 'Tiki' Mayben's coach Kevin Broadus today at America East Media Day in Albany.

He seems happy with how Tiki has come in to the program.

“I really, really appreciate that approach that he is taking because he didn’t have to take that approach” Broadus said. “His name alone goes across the country. He could have come in and been a selfish guy, but he’s not.”

Broadus said he first saw Mayben at an AAU tournament, back when Mayben was still at Troy High School.

Broadus says Mayben is doing well so far in the classroom and he has his priorities in line.

“He has to walk away from Binghamton with a degree,” Broadus said.

Tiki made a huge impact last season at Hudson Valley Community College, averaging 15.1 points, 9.5 assists and 5.9 rebounds per game, while the Vikings went 30-1.

The key for him will be staying focused.

You can read more about Mayben in Tuesday's paper, but I'll leave you with one more quote from Broadus.

“I love the Emmanuel that comes to practice smiling,” Broadus said. “That’s when I know he’s going to have a good day. That smile that he has is engaging.”

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