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[QUOTE="RF2044, post: 4060259, member: 40"]
I think the Howard Washington comparison isn't a bad analogy.  He is a bigger, stronger, more athletic version -- but based upon what I've seen thus far [which admittedly is only 5 games, including the preseason games] that appears to be the extent of his P5 capabilities.

Washington was brought in to see if the staff could catch lightning in a bottle [3 star recruit, originally committed to Butler, but a NYS kid].  He showed good lead guard aptitude, but couldn't shoot consistently and wasn't a plus defender in our system [too small].  Could have been a reserve had he stuck around, but wasn't a high level P5 player.

Torrence is different in that he looks like a P5 athlete.  Decent handle, but doesn't appear to be anything special as a playmaker.  Doesn't appear to be a good defender, and somehow he's even worse offensively than HoWash.  Which shouldn't be a surprise, given the two-year data from his time at Marquette.  He HAS to play this year, because we only have three guards.  But ultimately he appears to be a deep reserve type -- a local kid who is an ideal fourth guard.

I'm not suggesting that he can't / won't improve, but this is year 3 -- I think he is what he is.  As a stop-gap, he might be a guy who can play situational big minutes, but as a long-term starter?  I think we'd be in big trouble.

And by the way -- he seems like a great kid.  Terrific student, very likeable, great interview, highly intelligent kid who will be a great ambassador for the program.  Since he's local, I'll be rooting even harder for him to succeed.  I am just pragmatic about his skill set and limited ceiling.
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