Re: Biggest surprise?
Posted: Sun Jan 08, 2017 12:17 am
If you watch Patton when he's hitting the glass, you can tell he's still learning to fully utilize that wingspan. Its an area of his game that has already improved since the start of the season, but he still has a ways to go. His defense is pretty good but he needs to keep improving his body and improving his awareness and positioning. He is a physical specimen but not in the area of strength. I like what I've seen from him shot blocking-wise, and I think he has the potential to be make an impact in that regard at the next level. Right now he's best trying to put the ball in the hoop. In this regard, its scary how capable he's proven to be. He's a big part of the reason why this year's team can completely abandon the 3 pt shot if we aren't hitting the broad side of a barn. This year's team relies on buckets in the paint and I think that shift in offensive strategy will be valuable come tournament time.