So happy for Omar. He's playing decisively and looks more than a step quicker than his freshman year form. He's contributing in more ways than one and he's showing toughness. He's also found form with his jump shot. Not only his 3-ball, but the mid-range 15-ft pull-up in the lane is automatic and a great weapon for us.
He's seeing the fruits of his labor come to fruition. Who deserves it more than Omar after dealing with the post-season ban his freshman year then hip issues last year and his MCL sprain a few months ago? He's come a long way from the beginning of this year when there was transfer speculation and comments from Ollie about players sitting when he thinks they're healthy enough to contribute. Maybe it was good that he waiting so long with his knee after all.
He finally appears healthy. Although I saw this near the end Borges' blog about him having an injured toe? The text looks like it may not be in the right spot. Anyone know? (
http://borgesblognhr.blogspot.com/2015/01/
kevin-ollie-rakim-lubin-was-like-i-got.html?m=1):
"OMAR CALHOUN:
“If you can score in less than three dribbles, that’s what people like to see. Whatever the defense gives me, I can work off -- 3’s, mid-range.”
recently sprained toe in practice, battling that during game, health-wise, around 70-75 percent, altogether."
