Sixers’ Marial Shayok, Christ Koumadje lead Blue Coats to road win

Philadelphia 76ers rookie Marial Shayok led the Delaware Blue Coats to a win.

While the Philadelphia 76ers continue to work on the basketball court to continue and grow their team, their younger players are down in the G League putting in the work. The team’s affiliate, the Delaware Blue Coats, was on the road in Canada taking on Raptors 905 and they squeaked out a 114-107 win.

Delaware big man Christ Koumadje had 19 points and 10 rebounds with five blocks and Xavier Munford scored 19 for the Blue Coats while rookie Marial Shayok had 16 points, six rebounds, and five assists. Second-year man Zhaire Smith returned and he had 10 points, five rebounds, and five assists as he continues to work his way back into the NBA conversation.

One highlight play for the Sixers was Smith flying high for an alley-oop after a nice pass from Haywood Highsmith on the fastbreak.

Shayok and the Blue Coats will continue their season on Tuesday when they return home to host the Greensboro Swarm. [lawrence-related id=21342,21329,21321]