The Basketball Tournament is that rare combination of competition that is serious without too much stress. Meaningful, but not burdened by high stakes and history that drain joy from the proceedings.
For the AfterShocks, Markis McDuffie is the man in charge of joyful basketball this weekend in TBT. They are all here to enjoy the tournament, the Shockers reunion and playing in front of fans in Koch Arena again. McDuffie gladly takes on the role of music man, hype man and dance leader.
"Markis is the person who loves positivity," teammate Rashard Kelly said.