@dylans I’m imagining Silvio and Doke being a huge spiritual lift from just getting out there and playing since neither were deciding factors in last year. And then there is David. His game is transforming daily and it’s hard to not jump on his inspirational bandwagon. Ochai… someone forgot to tell him he’s not supposed to be starting for a blue blood program! Devon… why didn’t he go cash in? He might not have been drafted but he would have doors open and would have drawn a paycheck. He’s got something to prove. Losing doesn’t settle well with him at all, and it’s refreshing to see that! Marcus… there will always be the critics thinking he doesn’t deserve many minutes and he will continue to prove them wrong. The new guys… who knows what they bring to this but they will be surrounded by a team full of guys who have a high desire to go prove something. I’m hopeful they all buy right in! We have a team full of guys who can (and will) spiritually lead this team. This will truly be a rare team!

@Bosthawk plus they actually care about the name on the front of the jersey!

Self needs to cut it to 7 rotation players. Dotson, Garrett, Ochai, Vick and Dedric start and only Grimes, David play off the bench. We all love Mitch and rightfully so but he just cant cut it, him and KJ likely aren’t D1 level of players. Moore just isn’t capable of coming in cold and doing much, sad truths IMO. The post Defense isn’t getting any better unless Big David learns right now. Work like crazy on defense, rebounding and perimeter shots til March.

@bskeet Interesting thought. Some kids thrive in the moment. Opportunity and motivation can go a long ways. Silvio took a few games but he was another that given the opportunity seized it and ran with it last year. I keep thinking back to when Self went and saw him play and offered him a scholarship. The way they talked about him is what we are seeing right now. I hope it continues, he’s becoming a favorite of mine already

Stress fractures can also be caused by poor running or jumping form (i.e., the exercise is putting more strain on a particular area than it should, resulting in the injury). That’s something you have to be very careful with, as that’s why they can recur with a high frequency.

Been hearing good things.