Also, maybe people can remember this (they won't) when ragging on a freshman or even sophomore. People improve. That's part of the point of hard work and playing at a higher level.
Yes, couldn't be happier for Matt. His rebounding seems like it has been incredible. I don't know what the box scores say, but it seems like he's our leading rebounder when watching on T.V. Kid is everywhere on the floor, hustling. Love it!
Also, maybe people can remember this (they won't) when ragging on a freshman or even sophomore. People improve. That's part of the point of hard work and playing at a higher level.
On defense, yes. Overall? I think that might be taking it a bit too far.At this point Matt is a lot better than Naz ever was. I don't mean that in a bad way either, I love Naz. Naz doesn't defend or rebound like Matt has this year. Having both of them on the floor next year is going to be huge. Hopefully Monte stays but I have a feeling that these last few games are the start of his run towards the draft. He has been much more aggressive scoring etc.
Also, maybe people can remember this (they won't) when ragging on a freshman or even sophomore. People improve. That's part of the point of hard work and playing at a higher level.
The best part is his confidence. Started 0-5 on Monday but didn't stop him from shooting.
On our team? Definitely. In the conference? Certainly in the conversation.
As unfathomable as it is for a POY to be the most improved, I think Buddy Heild could be. He's managed to increase his scoring by almost 50% per 40 minutes and is shooting a ridiculous .515 behind the arc. The guy's superhuman this year.
At this point Matt is a lot better than Naz ever was. I don't mean that in a bad way either, I love Naz. Naz doesn't defend or rebound like Matt has this year. Having both of them on the floor next year is going to be huge. Hopefully Monte stays but I have a feeling that these last few games are the start of his run towards the draft. He has been much more aggressive scoring etc.
On defense, yes. Overall? I think that might be taking it a bit too far.
Yes, easily. Nader would have an argument, but he's not quite consistent enough--yet.
The last two games make me feel like the light has just come on with Nader, and hoping we continue to see the better choices on shot selection. His is a force going to the bucket for sure.