I have been a big Q fan and have advocated that he get more minutes going back to last season.
It is really great to see that AA has confidence in the kid and in turn Cope's confidence grows as he knows he is part of the rotation. Unlike Benny, Justin, or Bell he is a positive on the court even when not scoring. He always defends and boards. He is still a bit too careless with his handle though he has improved leaps and bounds over last season in that regard.
If he can average 8 to 10 a game that would be huge. Cant see him going much higher than that without an outside shot, even a little 10 to 15 pullup would change his threat level...maybe next season.
Truthfully, he should be starting, but as long as he gets his 25 - 30 minutes I am OK with his role.
Getting back to Bell, Justin, and Benny - the only constant from that group is Justin's rebounding, which has improved greatly over last season. With Bell, even a smidge of D against him and he cant get his shot off. Justin's scoring is erratic to be kind, and Benny is the ultimate wildcard - at least he was a wildcard last season. This season - nothing so far, though I think he will improve if he keeps his focus.
Forward going, the REAL story besides Cope from yesterday's game was JJ. Is he finally healthier ? Has he returned to the form we all hoped for ? A Judah - JJ backcourt with JJ playing to his potential - WOW !!!