I wish I felt the same way. I wondered all of last year (and the year before for that matter) why he didn't get Phil Nolan's minutes. Facey was NY POY. Not saying that that earns him anything...but he showed flashes and then disappeared (in terms of opportunities).He's a four year rose blossoming at graduation. He's been around with mucho opportunities. I bet he wished he had more time though.
I wish I felt the same way. I wondered all of last year (and the year before for that matter) why he didn't get Phil Nolan's minutes. Facey was NY POY. Not saying that that earns him anything...but he showed flashes and then disappeared (in terms of opportunities).
He's exhibit A (in my opinion) of KO's lack of development.
Fair point/question.How is Facey developing from a guy that hardly played as a freshman to our best big man as a senior an example of KO's lack of development? That doesn't make any sense! Clearly he's developed in his four years under Ollie. Dude's playing the best basketball of his career right now.
Fair point/question.
I feel like he should have been "here" last year and instead of being a pleasant surprise with 20 games left in his career. He could have/should have been a good returning starter entering the year. But instead, we got Phil Nolan (and even Steve Enoch this year). Kenton seems like he's forced his way into playing time instead of being developed into a semi-star.
So maybe "development" is the wrong word. How about, he's been under utilized for his career? It wasn't his capabilities that held him back. Rather it was his opportunities. That's on the staff.
Fair point/question.
I feel like he should have been "here" last year and instead of being a pleasant surprise with 20 games left in his career. He could have/should have been a good returning starter entering the year. But instead, we got Phil Nolan (and even Steve Enoch this year). Kenton seems like he's forced his way into playing time instead of being developed into a semi-star.
So maybe "development" is the wrong word. How about, he's been under utilized for his career? It wasn't his capabilities that held him back. Rather it was his opportunities. That's on the staff.
This. Now let's get the ball into hands more.Kentan, can't be more happy for a kid. He's working his tail off out there and having fun. Really good game again, hope it continues he's giving us a fighters chance every game with his rebounding while making the 12-15 footer at a great %. Good for him.
This. Now let's get the ball into hands more.
Fair point/question.
I feel like he should have been "here" last year and instead of being a pleasant surprise with 20 games left in his career. He could have/should have been a good returning starter entering the year. But instead, we got Phil Nolan (and even Steve Enoch this year). Kenton seems like he's forced his way into playing time instead of being developed into a semi-star.
So maybe "development" is the wrong word. How about, he's been under utilized for his career? It wasn't his capabilities that held him back. Rather it was his opportunities. That's on the staff.
Agree but did you notice a couple of times even he questioned himself, I was po'd. He got the ball at the foul line and could've turned and shot or ball faked and driven but elected passed it out. I trust him more than anyone but Jalen to take that shot right now - shoot the ball Kentan!