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Message: [QUOTE="RF2044, post: 5060174, member: 40"] Patterson was a great fit [on paper] for the defensive system run by the previous coach. 7-2, good lateral mobility, rim protection. But his development seemed to stagnate over his last two years of HS, and his recruiting rating dipped accordingly. JB had no other recruits lined up for class of 2023 [as a lame duck], so I don't fault Red for bringing him in. He reminds me a lot of Peter Carey, in that he's a good athlete, and he's got physical tools, but was too skinny / weak for the ACC. Maybe he'll develop into something [although now that won't be here], or maybe he won't be able to actualize the potential of that size / athleticism. But also like Peter Carey, he was pretty much a warm body with upside. Should be fairly easily replaced. [/QUOTE]