Apples to oranges players and situation, imo.
Before what I believe was Q getting hurt, he was an offensive efficiency machine. His eFG/TS% were off the charts and he was boarding. He extended his range out to the three point line, but he definitely wasn't a "shooter", I don't think anyone would argue. Plus he was playing next to Marek out of position at the 5, so that caused a lot of issues for his game as well. Basically, he did a handful of things well and a few really well, but I wouldn't call him a guy that could do it all.
Let me get this out of the way before I start on Benny: he's not Melo and he's not Wes. The former is a once-in-a-generation type and the latter had a year of P5 ball and a year of practice before stepping on the court for us.
He looks like he has legit size, meaning his body is ready for ACC ball. He is on the high end of the P5 athleticism spectrum. I think he's more naturally fluid as a big wing and can do more in terms of vision, dribbling, putting it on the deck to break down defenders and can shoot. When you look at Benny, you think, "yes, this is EXACTLY who JB wants on his wings". I'm always worried about frosh playing and knowing the zone. Especially with how the defensive side of the ball is looking right now. BUT, he gets to play with Jesse at the 5, which is a monster difference on D than if he had someone undersized like Marek. And, it seems like he has a high motor/IQ.
I love Q. He was a beast. His jump in ability year over year was incredible. But Benny, in terms of what the potential is, has a much higher ceiling. If we can unlock it, skies the limit.
