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[QUOTE="orangenirvana, post: 2131429, member: 156"]
Thank you. Fair post, although I don't completely agree.

Sure, Lydon exceeded our expectations as a freshman because we didn't expect him to be a two-and-done NBA first-round talent. And that's exactly what he was. So it was not "nearly impossible" for him to match that level in his second year. You expect those type of players to be able to carry teams but Lydon could never do so in his two seasons. Despite his incredible talent and potential he was never able to fully put it all together.

And I understand not having a true point guard hurt in this regard. But it's unfair to Gillon to place so much blame on him. Lydon passed up countless open shots throughout this season, he wasn't always aggressive, missed bunnies instead of dunking, etc. On one possession he would aggressively drive to the basket and posterize a defender by slamming it home. The very next possession he would lack confidence and be passive, pump fake two or three times and turn the ball over.

I'll always appreciate Lydon for his contributions to the Final Four team. But overall I'll look back on his career as a missed opportunity for the program for many reasons aside from what he could control on his own.
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