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[QUOTE="Orangezoo, post: 4319071, member: 237"]
If he busts his tail on defense and the boards I expect he should get a lot of opportunity to do so. To me , while we will need some scoring from him, the damage he can do helping Jesse on D is huge. What I like the most is that after the practice Bees pointed out (I think) the concern he is a player without a position. I would say that is akin to a player without a skill too. Benny showed the outline of who he should be to me in thus little tour. That was never apparent last year and represents clear growth. When comparing as we have to Carey and Moyer- that was their problem.  Even after game 1 that was still a question mark I felt.

Then game 2 and 3 he showed out as a good defender, high motor rebounder( still isn't going to win those on strength but can with hustle and athleticism), an effective passer either off a couple dribbles or a good hockey assist guy, and someone who can get to the rim when it's there and use a mid range jump shot which he is comfortable with. Thus he has a game that is better defined now. That's huge. Doesn't mean he is filling up 5 star expectations of course but gives him an edge over those guys we mentioned who had to look elsewhere.

Also - its difficult these days to project anyone beyond the season in front of them but if he can have a good year- his Jr year is his real chance to make his case. Add a consistent handle and ability to initiate the offense, firm up that 3 point jump shot and establish footwork on the midrange to use as a foundation. He has natural instincts to push the ball like a former guard just not the handles at his size to have control in closer quarters.
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