[quote="redmanwest" post=380674]I don't disagree, but as a 3 star sophomore, he made tremendous strides (particularly after being basically ignored a year), but I don't believe he is not ready for prime time. Just maybe he needed a little more help up front. In any event, I see him getting better next year (and hopefully as you pointed out stronger). With a stronger cast, I believe he will continue to be better and a good 4 year player here.[/quote]
I actually think the only thing he showed against lesser competition is that he could score a little too, and looked improved in that regard. Mullin gave him spot minutes and he performed well and earned more minutes, but against better competition quickly showed he was not a force and found a place on the bench. With Steere ineligible, CMA gave him major minutes in the OOC schedule and he performed extremely well. As soon as conference play began and as the season progressed, he lost minutes to Earlington, Sears, and anyone else who is minutes were distributed to. I'm hopeful that he could be a guy who could average 8-10 points and 7-10 rebounds while providing interior defense and blocked shots, but he isn't there yet.