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Message: [QUOTE="microfich, post: 4069651, member: 1029"] Following the 2019-20 season, he followed his vibe for a bigger stage and followed his original URI coach to UConn. Tyrese Martin eventually got going with a 22/10 double dip vs. DePaul and then seamlessly sewed himself into the lineup, providing similar historical numbers against a higher level of competition. A 6'6" tweener, he possesses a shock absorber body and provides a mature presence. Five Things we have seen: [INDENT][B]* [/B]Beast of the boards. When he was not scoring, he was lurking in the paint, pulling down and putting back up a team high 3 ORBs a game. Second chances are emotionally lifting but he depressingly [/INDENT] [INDENT] bricked many.[/INDENT] [INDENT][/INDENT] [INDENT][B]* [/B]Strength and length and above the rim. When you add relentlessness to these traits you see through to a plus player around the glass, a coater of the paint preventing entry, nabbing steals and [/INDENT] [INDENT] blocking smaller 2Gs. Plus-strong for a wing.[/INDENT] [INDENT][/INDENT] [INDENT][B]*[/B] Corner ‘3’-er. Dish satellite down low. Put-backs. No wiggle, craftiness or touch in him and stiff in the shoulders but a smart, skilled hunk for a rockfight.[/INDENT] [INDENT][/INDENT] [INDENT][B]*[/B] Can do go-to. Became the team’s first option when Bouk was out with injury. On a team bereft of creators he was able to find shots.[/INDENT] [INDENT][/INDENT] [INDENT][B]*[/B] Among the most productive transfers in team history. Led the team in rebounding and was the 3rd leading scorer. Came from URI with understanding of the Hurley system and a multi-faceted game. [/INDENT] [INDENT] He parlayed that into 30 mpg on an NCAA tournament team.[/INDENT] Five Things we expect: [INDENT][B]*[/B] With no clear #1 we will score more as a collective. As Sanogo wheels look for TMart trailing. If Cole spins into a cobweb look for him in the open corner. If no one springs open look for him to demand the ball. He will also take any open look he sees.[/INDENT] [INDENT][/INDENT] [INDENT][B]*[/B] A close-up of his relatively low ceiling. High ceilings are reserved for the uber-talented and those late to the game. In fact, we may already know what he can and cannot do.[/INDENT] [INDENT][/INDENT] [INDENT][B]*[/B] Boards appearing nightly. He had 5 or more rebounds every game but one (4 vs. DePaul.)[/INDENT] [INDENT][/INDENT] [INDENT][B]*[/B] Fewer disappearing acts. See: 2 and 2 in 2 of 3 Creighton games, zippo and zilch vs. Marquette and Seton Hall and 2 vs. Maryland in the NCAAs. Went 1/17 from ‘3’ his last 8 games.[/INDENT] [INDENT] His self-evaluation is to be “… a killer at all times.”[/INDENT] [INDENT][/INDENT] [INDENT][B]*[/B] A leaner machine. Workouts show he’s lost weight perhaps indicating he’ll be on the wing more. We will need someone to be a consistent '3' threat.[/INDENT] Summary [INDENT]A versatile performer, he finds multiple paths to score inside and out. His length helps defend the paint and he distributes well. Hardly reminds you of Marques Haynes with the ball (substitute Kyrie for those going “Who?”.) Martin should fine tune the proven while tuning out the unlikely agility and touch tries.[/INDENT] [INDENT][/INDENT] [INDENT]He can be overmatched. Will that serve to resolve an inner challenge or be a limitation? He was also a member of the victims of the slump epidemic late last year. This needs to be vaccinated by the coaching staff.[/INDENT] [INDENT][/INDENT] [INDENT]Will this senior be playing for pro or NIL money? Shizzle, my nizzle. Aren’t they all?[/INDENT] [/QUOTE]

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