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Leathernecks Reload with Size and Speed
10 Oct
Summary
- WIU basketball aims for a more physical style of play.
- New transfers Davion Traylor and Matthieu Biembongo add height.
- Key guards Makai Kvamme and Danny Stephens return with added depth.
Coach Chad Boudreau is steering the WIU Leathernecks basketball program in a new direction, emphasizing size and physicality to recapture the success seen two seasons prior. The team is actively seeking to replace the athleticism of departed player Drew Cisse.
New NAIA transfer Davion Traylor, standing at 6-foot-10, and Lincoln (MO) transfer Matthieu Biembongo, at 6-foot-11, are set to anchor the frontcourt. Traylor brings an impressive 14.7 points and 6.9 rebounds per game from his previous season.
Forward Jack Riley also returns after an injury, adding further height to the roster. In the backcourt, returning guards Makai Kvamme and Danny Stephens are joined by USML product Taye Moore, who averaged 15.0 points and 3.4 assists. JUCO standouts Jordan Cain and Davee Flowers also join, boosting guard depth and scoring potential.
Boudreau expressed excitement about the increased depth across all positions, noting that the competition for starting spots, even for experienced players like Kvamme and Stephens, highlights the team's improved recruiting efforts.
