Magic Universe Kicks Off the Season with a Championship Win!
- Tarmale Daniel
- Feb 16
- 2 min read
What a way to start the season! Our kickoff week in the Magic Universe was a resounding success, culminating in winning the FAAST Break Challenge divisional championship in Belleville, MI.
A huge shoutout to all the teams that competed—there are some exciting new programs emerging, fresh faces, and familiar rivals. The competition was fierce, but our average margin of victory was 30.5 points, showcasing the talent and depth of our squad. While the boys delivered an impressive performance, there’s always room for improvement.
As we gear up for AAU league play, our focus will be on executing plays more efficiently. This tournament reinforced the importance of understanding the playbook, and I believe the message is sinking in. If any player has questions, reach out to your coaches or teammates—we are a team built on individual talent, but success comes from blending those talents within our system. Our coaching staff is committed to helping each player maximize their strengths within the framework of our playbook. It’s an exciting challenge, and we’re eager to see what’s ahead!
Tournament Recap:
Game 1: Magic 61, ACT I 13
🏆 Players of the Game:
Rocco Gabriel (50% from 3)
Deion Daniel (100% from 3)
Both players showcased our long-range shooting, proving that our deep talent pool was a key factor in our championship run. The team’s depth wore down the competition, especially in the later stages of games.
Game 2: Magic 59, TUYSL Suns 24
🏆 Players of the Game:
Cayden Centeno: 15 pts, 7 rebs, 1 ast, 2 stls, 1 blk
Eli Camaj: 8 pts, 8 rebs, 3 ast, 1 stl, 1 blk
Both players filled up the stat sheet, bringing energy on both ends of the floor.
Semifinals: Magic 50, The Process 33
🏆 Players of the Game:
Karsten Brown: 15 pts, including 13 clutch points down the stretch
Darnell Wingate: 8 pts, including a huge three-pointer
Karsten and Darnell stepped up when it mattered most, closing out the game with confidence and poise.
Championship: Magic 44, MI Cobras 22
🏆 Players of the Game:
TJ Daniel: 11 pts, providing a much-needed perimeter presence to balance the offense
Ben Hefel: 11 pts, 18 rebounds, completely dominating the glass
Ben’s performance secured the title for Motown Magic, proving to be a relentless force inside.
Tournament MVP: Ben Hefel
Ben was the anchor of this unit, delivering consistently in every game. His final tournament stats:
🔥 1st in scoring: 12 PPG
🔥 Tied for 1st in FG%: 58%
🔥 1st in rebounding: 11.3 RPG
🔥 Tied for 1st in steals: 2.0 SPG
Well deserved, Benny!
Back to Work, Magic!
This was just the beginning—there’s a lot more to accomplish as we prepare for AAU league play. Let’s stay locked in, embrace the process, and keep improving together.
As always, we give God the glory in victory and defeat.
TOGETHER.
🚀🏀
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