Rak's beta. Simple as that. Last year, Ennis early on had already dismissed Rak as a primary go-to option. And early this season, Kaleb freakin' freshman Joseph lectured Rak on what he needs to do. Think about that. Nature abhors a vacuum, so the world stepped in where Rak couldn't. But sometime around Thanksgiving the light must have gone on for him. Plus, most college basketball players he faces are now younger than him. What's left to fear? Upcoming future lottery picks with last names reminiscent of former UCONN players?
Don't mean to get all psychobabbly here, but note how pissed off he looks after every good or great play he makes. Not smiley. Angry. What's up with that? Maybe Boeheim does deserve a little credit for whatever transformation took place since B said Rak "isn't angry enough."
Christ, what'd he do? Pour a bucket of piranhas down his shorts?
