There are so many components which comprise a college basketball player. Many underestimate or don't even consider some of them. How each of those traits, talents, basketball IQ, communication skills, leadership potential, and physical presence dovetail in with the program they are part of is far from an exact science. Lydon is one of those kids that seemingly has been blessed across the board in all areas and one does not have to watch him play much to see that he is the type of player that will be very impactful and a huge asset to the program.
Although MacCullough was the most highly rated player since Carmelo to commit to our program it is abundantly clear that for a variety of reasons he did not have a significant impact on our program. That is not meant to diminish him at all in any way and I wish him the best in the future and I mention him primarily as an example of how a player who is highly ranked might not, and often does not, have a significant impact on the program they move through.
Lydon seems to emanate an aura of humility and determination and just looks like they type of kid you'd like to see your daughter go to the prom with. So far this season, in spite of the limited amount of games in which he has been able to demonstrate his talents I would be willing to bet that he is going to be an extremely valuable asset to the program for whatever duration of time he is here. Players like Lydon provide stability to the team with their even tempered demeanor and team first play and provide an infectious enthusiasm and confidence among their teamates. Tylers willingness to play at the 5 for the benefit of the team illustrates where his priorities are... TEAM FIRST. Frankly, the program would benefit greatly with more players that possess the type of intangibles that Lydon has been so abundantly blessed with.
One thing often overlooked is that although great teams no doubt have players with a high level of talent, equally important is filling specific roles with players who with the other more subtle characteristics are able to comprise a team which achieves success on account of synthesis and becoming greater than the sum of it's individual parts.
