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[QUOTE="73CAV, post: 2170353, member: 3916"]
FWIW, Thompson and Shayok should not be lumped together, IMO.  The loss of Thompson hurts more.  You could predict how well he would perform in any given game (offensively) by whether or not he hit, or missed, his first two shots.  If he made them, he was good for double digits, and the coaches would keep him on the floor.  If he missed them, his confidence tanked, he would lose his aggression, and he would see fewer minutes.  However, beyond that, he was an exceptional passer, had great court vision, and his ball handling was superb.  He contributed in a lot of ways.  Shayok, on the other hand, was the player that most easily could get to the rim and finish consistently.  However, his ball handling was suspect, and he struggled with unforced turnovers (especially in the open court).  He was not a great passer, either.  I think he wanted to be a volume shooter on a team that demanded more efficiency.  Additionally, he accepted an offer from Iowa State this past weekend.  I keep hoping Thompson will change his mind.  If he is really looking for a graduate program UVa doesn't offer, then I applaud his decision to put education first.  (When his transfer was announced, I had thought he might want to go to Missouri to be reunited with Cuonzo Martin, but that is appearing less likely.)
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