Originally Posted by shocka43
I know there has been talk of Svoboda and uncertainty with family ties back home, etc....I want him to stick around. All reports state he is doing well in practices and I like the effort he gives.
With a season of reported defectors and lack of mental toughness, he seems to have stuck with it during a not so easy season.
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Agreed.
I would bet my bottom dollar that were Svoboda to stick around he'd be a significant positive factor his senior year. He's got the smarts to help on offense. I think he'll become a more effective shooter. He has an understanding of team defense and positioning and with a few more (well-placed) pounds he'll be a solid defender on the block.
Much of the battle in college basketball is getting players to stick around and buy in. If you can get those two things from the majority of your recruits you're going to have a successful program.
If you can compete at this level as a freshman, three years of working on your game and understanding your role in the system will turn even a mediocre talent into a contributor.