Theon Reefer has taken the AUS by storm, averaging nearly 20 ppg. Reefer is long, athletic, and can play above the rim. Senior Harry Ezenibe is battling an elbow injury that could require surgery but has been a steady presence with his usual assortment of inside/outside play, rebounding and blocking shots. Swingman

Terrence Taylor is a big physical defender who excels on the fast break and applying pressure.

The new combination of StFX transfer Marquis Clayton and CCAA transfer Boyd Vassell have been stellar for the Huskies. Both are speedy and can shoot it from beyond the arc, can create their own shot and get easy baskets for teammates off penetration.

Clayton leads the AUS with 41 assists while Vassell has hit some huge shots and is usually the impetus behind a Huskies run.

Statistically, the Huskies are middle of the pack in the AUS which means they’ve slightly underachieved.

Athletically they can match up with any team in the country on the defensive end although their lack of size hurts them on the boards.

Coach Taussig would probably like to see more steals, forced turnovers, and blocked shots from his core of athletic troops who should be excelling in transition defense. .

This may be the deepest Huskies team in a long time. Seniors Riley Halpin and Jeremy Mcavoy could start for a lot of teams in the AUS.

Brian Rouse has been in and out of the starting line-up but the former AUS Rookie of the Year is averaging 10 ppg and is one of the best finishers on the fast break in the conference.