‘Knows where they went to school, what coaches they played for’

So how does Wylie describe and analyze the action of a game he can’t witness with his eyes?

The answer is simple, Wylie says. He studies, memorizes, listens and listens some more.

At his dorm, Wylie has a braille computer he uses to conduct research on G League players, teams, matchups, injuries and statistics.

“Then I’ll write down notes and then I’ll read over those notes before I go to the game,” he said.

Once at the announcer’s table, “I honestly just try to use my memory.”

On a recent night, as the Blue Coats prepared to tip off against the Cleveland Charge, Wylie showed off the depth of his preparation. When asked at random about Blue Coats forward Isaiah Mobley, Wylie began riffing immediately.

“His brother Evan plays for the Cavaliers,” Wylie says in his knowing voice. “He played college basketball at USC, was a guard. He originally did play for the Cleveland Charge, who the Blue Coats are playing right now, but made the move over to Delaware just this year. So he’s one of the new guys.”

Asked why Mobley isn’t getting a lot of floor time this season, Wylie noted that the player has “had some injury issues,” and other players such as Jeff Dowtin and Judah Mintz “have stepped up.”

So what could fans expect to see from the Cleveland club that night?

“They move the ball well, but they are 27th in the G League in points per game,” he replied. “They are dealing with injuries.”

“Their really big players? I would say Emoni Bates, he went to Eastern Michigan and Memphis. He was a G League All-Star last year. Feron Hunt is another guy to watch out for. He had a foot injury against Motor City, so we’ll see if he’s playing.”

And that’s how it goes during the game. Play-by-play broadcaster Owen Colwell tells listeners about the baskets, misses, rebounds, fouls, score and more.