Strengths: Big lead guard with a tremendous feel for the game … His best asset is his vision and passing ability … Very smooth and crafty … He can handle and pass like a seasoned veteran … Has excellent fundamentals … Has a real fire and hunger for the game … Always seems to be a step ahead of the competition anticipating plays before they happen and spotting openings for passes… His vision and ability to see over smaller defenders makes him very intriguing … Very good and driving and kicking … Feeds the post very well, and has a good grasp of running the pick and roll … Has a solid outside shot with range out to college 3, and good ability to make shots off the dribble … Has deceptive athleticism. His body type gives the impression that he doesn’t have the speed to move the way he actually can … Has a decent first step that he sets up well with pump fakes, and uses his body well to screen off defenders … His size and strength give him the ability to rebound well … Gutsy player who steps up to the challenge as he proved playing a key role in Gonzaga’s upset win over #2 ranked North Carolina with 14 points in 31 minutes … A sound defender, doesn’t gamble too much, stays in front of his man and hustles … His quick hands and anticipation make him more dangerous as an on ball defender …

Weaknesses: Lacks great run/jump ability … He can get off the floor, but isn’t going to win any dunk contests … Needs to add consistency to his outside shooting, but the shooting form and makings are there … His lateral foot speed defensively can cause him problems against smaller, quicker guards … Has good body strength, but trimming 10-15 pounds in the mid section would enhance his agility. Toning his body will add to his speed in the open floor and overall quickness… How much quicker and “more athletic” he can become is a key factor in determining his overall potential … Has a great feel for the game but still must learn to master the point guard position.

Notes: Was the top high school player in Colorado as a senior … The mop top hair and competitive fire are reminiscent of former Zag Adam Morrison. He’s something between Morrison and Blake Stepp … After seeing him practice once, Rick Majeras called him Gonzaga’s top back court player and compared him to Deron Williams … Tom Brennan, former Vermont coach and current ESPN analyst commented that his hair “looks like it was done by a robin.” … SI’s Seth Davis proclaimed his look worthy of Grant Wahl’s All Hobbit team …