One win does not make a contender, but you shudder to think of the possibilities for a side boasting Nathan Sobey, Demitrius Conger and Jacob Wiley through 2-4 spots.

No side can match it for pure athleticism. Like the Hawks, a limited three-point shooting arsenal looms as the major stumbling block.

They shot just eight of 34 from three-point range on Saturday but Conger is certainly a huge addition.

His contribution didn’t show up on the final stat sheet, but he had a major impact coming off the bench.

He dropped a triple that was the 36ers first field-goal in near five minutes of the opening quarter.

He had an assist and a steal on his next two touches and, without him, the Hawks could easily have lead by more than nine at the break.

“He’s just an easy fit with his ability to handle the ball,” coach Joey Wright said post-match.

“He had no legs and no wind [on Saturday] and he still finished with eight [points] and five [rebounds].

“He’s going to be good for us once he finds his feet and feels a part of it. There’s an always and adjustment period but he’s a good one.”