I like all our guys, even if they do have flaws. I hope they can take a day today to blow off steam, do something fun and non-basketball-related, and just mentally relax.
Bryon Allen has done just about all we could ask of him, and more, this season. Yes, he's tried to force some things late in games, but that's only because he wants to win, and he doesn't always have a lot of help.
Sherrod Wright may not be the perfect player we want him to be (leadership, ball-handling), but aside from a six-week slump this season, if he finishes the season strong, he looks likely to go down as one of the best shooters we've ever had. And even when he wasn't scoring, he was out there playing hard on defense.
Johnny Williams, Anali Okoloji, Corey Edwards, and Vaughn Gray never complain about their roles, despite what must be a frustrating situation. It was good to see Corey and Anali make big three-pointers in the last 2 games.
Erik Copes seems to finally be turning the corner and finding ways to contribute, including two different, legitimate post moves for baskets last night (1-handed hook shot over his left shoulder and 2-handed bank shot over his right shoulder).
Marquise Moore has given me hope that we won't need to live in fear of the press anymore, and his ability to get to the rim for layups reminds me of Allen as a sophomore -- only with a tighter handle.
Patrick Holloway has really improved his game this year. His mid-range floater and his reverse layup (with the backboard as a protector) really allow him to negate his size disadvantage and expand his game beyond the three-point shot.
Jalen Jenkins looks like Hewitt's best recruit to date. There's no reason he can't be an absolute star at Mason and as a professional, even if there is a coaching change in the next 4 years. If he really still has 2 inches to grow (I believe he's still only 18), then an NBA future isn't out of the question.
And Marko Gujanicic looked much improved earlier in the year. I assume he's dealing with an injury right now, but he's shown the production is there, and I have faith it will come back when he's 100%
