I think one of the thing's that he doesn't credit for is that he is improving constantly himself. He's still very young with an extremely high basketball IQ. There has been a lot of talk of Castle playing a role and really improving, and there should be, but that could be said of a handful of guys on this team.
I have my doubts, but I really hope he comes back. I think with even a little more strength, he could turn into a player of the year candidate, I don't just mean Big East. His handle needs a little more work and I would love to see him work on his post game. I'd like to see him develop a little half hook. flip shot.
If he does (and I think it's when) develop a good post game, he will a nightmare for guys to match up against with his height and range.
Finally, he has really cut down on the fouls this year and I think having Stewart develop a little, even enough to just get him out of the game for a breather here and there has been important. I also wonder if the shooting slump had a little to do with him having to play the 5 at times when Johnson and Clingan were both getting in foul trouble early.
The last thing I'll say and it sums up how I feel about AK is this: KARABAN = WINNER!