That includes enthusiasm and positive energy. Tuesday, some of the loudest cheers in the gym came from the players on Clark’s bench.
“We say every day that we want our culture to be better than our opponent’s,” Kirk said. “We mean attitude, effort and focus. If those three things are right and better than your opponent, you’re going to win a lot.”
Garrison said this year’s team has bonded quickly despite their diverse backgrounds.
“Coach finds guys that are not only good basketball players, but good people,” Garrison said. “We mesh together really well because we have guys that want to see the team succeed.”
Clark men’s basketball schedule
NOVEMBER
22 at Bellevue W, 73-72
25 at Chemeketa L, 91-82
DECEMBER
2 Shoreline W, 74-61
5 Clackamas 7 p.m.
11 Concordia JV 7 p.m.
13 at Mount Hood 5 p.m.
18-20 Clackamas Crossover Tournament
30 Portland CC, 7 p.m.
JANUARY
3 Green River*, 5 p.m.
10 at Lower Columbia*, 7 p.m.
12 Pierce*, 8 p.m.
14 at Tacoma*, 8 p.m.
17 at Grays Harbor*, 3 p.m.
21 Centralia*, 8 p.m.
24 S, Puget Sound* 5 p.m.
28 at Highline*, 8 p.m.
31 at Green River*, 5 p.m.
FEBRUARY
7 Lower Columbia*, 5 p.m.
11 at Pierce*, 8 p.m.
14 Tacoma*, 5 p.m.
18 Gray’s Harbor*, 8 p.m.
21 at Centralia*, 7 p.m.
25 at S. P. Sound*, 8 p.m.
28 Highline*, 5 p.m.
MARCH
7-10 NWAC Tournament, Kennewick
Home games at O’Connell Sports Complex, 1933 Fort Vancouver Way