MARYSVILLE — Marysville Getchell senior captain Deyon Robertson played guard and was also a “second coach” on the court.

Along with being one of the team’s high scorers, Robertson had to bring fusion to his team and help out with coaching.

“It’s hard to talk to all five guys on the floor,” MG coach Corby Schuh said, as Robertson helped coordinate plays on the court.

“I’m really impressed with how the team has come together with all the new players we had,” Robertson said. “At the end of the day we have to be happy with what everyone put in.”

Though MG has only won four of its 19 games, they’ve still played close games against some of the topped ranked schools in the Wesco 3A. MG’s basketball program has only been around for four years.

“We’ve played against the toughest teams in the league, they’ve all been good,” Robertson said. “A lot of teams respect us for that.”

Robertson has averaged 16 points a game, along with eight rebounds and two assists, and has completed three dunks.

“He’s very athletic for sure,” Schuh said. “He can jump very well, has good hands and knows how to use his body when getting rebounds.”

Along with his skills and leadership, Robertson also maintains a 3.47 GPA. “I think kids that work hard in the classroom also shows up on the basketball court,” Schuh said.

Robertson led his team in one more league game, against No. 3-ranked Arlington.

“Personally I have goals in getting another dunk,” he said. “As a team, I hope we flow as an offense and play good basketball.”

Robertson has improved his perimeter shooting as well as his leadership skills, Schuh said.

“He’s pretty much made me into a leader,” Robertson said. “My coach has really pushed me to do my best and has set the bar higher.”

His outside game will be important when he plays in college, Schuh said.

“He needs to work on his jump shot and ball handling,” Schuh said. “He has the work ethic.”

Robertson is an athletic kid but is only 6-foot-3. What he lacks in inches he makes up for with hard work and discipline.

“I take pride in the weight room,” he said. “A lot of kids that are tall do not have the upper body strength that I do.”

It’s also helped that he’s played other sports to hone his athletic skills like track and football.

“In football you gotta be tough, and it’s helped me learn how to drive through people,” he said.

Skills Robertson has learned from the hardwood are teamwork and “mental toughness.”

“Everything is mental,” he said. “You have to have the right frame of mind to get the job done” and also “being open to criticism and taking the time to do the things the right way.”

After high school, Robertson wants to study engineering and computer science.

He has received invitations from NCAA Division 2 and 3 schools and has desires to play Pacific Lutheran, Saint Martin’s or Seattle Pacific.