Community is big out here in the town of Bismarck, while i was working over the weekend i attended the marching band parade. I was out there just enjoying the scenery and listening to the bands, as i looked around i saw one of the U's up and coming stars cheering on all the marchers. Jason West(sophmore) was the man I saw brother to Jeff West (grad) Jason came from California to the U for basketball in 07 this past year he recieved plenty of Pt. During his time in games i wittnessed flashes of greatness this kid has some real talent.The university of Mary has potential to do big things in basketball, well i really hope so anyone who has followed the marauders basketball team knows that we have had a slump the past few years no matter what talent was on the squad. Jason west has been working hard to become a better ball player and to help influence the out come of the season to be. This kid has stayed in Bismarck dispite the fact it is summer time and he could go back home for some relaxation, to me that is dedication. So lets recap Jason is from Cali thats a plus, he put in time last season off the bench, he chose to stay over summer to become a better player and shows love in the community which intern should bring more locals out to the the HILL to watch Marauder Ball so far this kid is doing all the right things to be the next great thing on the bball team........ Keep it up