Originally Posted by Gazoo
Yes, which is why he went from 8 minutes per game to almost 20 minutes per game (which would have been lower had Steve been around).
You didn't expect him to be greatest player he's ever going to be as a sophomore, did you?
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He played 20minutes a game because of missing Steve, Cunningham, and Pollard for parts of the year. His playing time went down once Cunningham came back. I do not expect him to be his best as a So., but I do not think he will ever improve his quickness to be the player you obviously think he can be. With Oliver, and other guys that people have given up on, it wasn't for lack of talent or ability. We all said Oliver's shot looked good even as a Fr. and So. when he really struggled and missed a lot of shots. Bucky would talk about how he never missed in practice. Most have said Crosby has the talent, but he plays too fast or too out of control. Those are things you can improve upon. Magically getting a lot fast as a Jr. is not.
