By Ross Wilson

Thomas Baker has game. Not a little game. A lot of game. He's led the Millville Thunderbolts to a fast 8-2 start, including an impressive win over Shawnee, and that has South Jersey buzzing.

The 6'3" Baker is a multi-talented junior guard with a lot of weapons in his arsenal. He can beat you with the deep ball or he can beat you in the paint. He can beat you running the point guard position or he can beat you at the off guard. Silky-smooth and calm under fire, Baker and the Millville Thunderbolts will be heard from this year.

"We're playing well as a team", smiled Baker. "Everybody is stepping up whether I'm on the court or not, and that's important. Our center Azim Smith… George Bunton, Wesley Jordan… the whole team is just playing well."

Baker, who is averaging just over 22 points per game, is quick to point out that Millville coach Anthony Farinelli is a strict disciplinarian who keeps the team playing together. Whatever the coach asks for, Baker tries to provide.

"If coach says he needs me to run the point, I'll run the point. If coach says he needs me to score, I'll score. Anything he wants me to do to help the team win is fine with me."

Look for Millville to make a lot of noise this year. They're a potent team with size and speed, and Thomas Baker is definitely legit.