This is a very sensitive topic here...I share similar sentiments as you. I don't know if Frank's ankle is still an issue or not, but based upon what JB stated in his presser after the FSU game and that Frank's problem
can't getting by people isn't related to his physical well being, along with Frank himself saying his ankle was 100% after a game in late December, I believe them both.
I think Frank struggles and has struggled his entire career here at SU when facing teams that place a lot of pressure on the ball, hounding type D. SU brought in Gillon during Frank's soph year because, let's just say, the staff had some serious concerns at point in that regard. Last year, we experienced similar results and play at the point, when facing these types of hounding D teams. However, unlike last year, JB had no legit/good options to substitute that position, and why Frank never came out when struggling, but just having to bite the bullet so to speak and live with it. People should go back and revisit some of those games, his struggles were not due to any injury, etc., but due to the same issues that face him today, skill set related matters, it really isn't anything new.
I have watched that FSU presser a few times. When JB says that Frank can't get by people, to me, it was as if it pained himself/cringing (by his facial expression) in saying that openly/publicly, it was the first time he ever said this outloud for the world to hear. At least that was my interpretation, of course, I may be incorrect.
I think the Frank injury preseason has been beneficial to Tyus, in that it gave him time to work at it/get more comfortable, etc. out there at that position. It truly does appear that he runs the point much better, getting our guys in places on the floor, etc. where they can make plays...just better overall offensive flow.
As mentioned last week by another poster, possibly Jake, Battle at the PG position may be his best avenue into the NBA. He doesn't have the consistently good outside shot for an ideal 2G, but if he can keep improving on his handle, assists, getting teammates involved, etc. I think he has a shot there, especially with good size and decent athleticism. Maybe he can follow the mode of a Rondo type, who has had a successful career with longevity? Of course, without the PUNK mantra though.