Why exactly? I want the hardest working and best player on the team to set the tone and be the leader. That's Garza IMO. Try telling Kentucky, Duke, etc. that their best players...often freshmen...should not be gritty or show on-court leadership. This is a ridiculous observation, opinion, comment...whatever it is.
MN was better than Iowa yesterday. But they were playing at home on 5 days rest. Iowa was playing on the road after 3 days rest...right after playing MSU. Put them on a neutral court with equal rest and I think Iowa takes 7 out of 10.
We will now get five days rest and play Michigan at home, who I believe has Ohio State tonight or tomorrow.
Would you include Connor in this? He seems a little temperamental to me, a possibility though IMO
Yes, in the future, right now he is just so uncertain about his shot and such insecurity is tough to have and to lead at the same time. I like him as a player.
Connor is a QB type of player, with smarts but average physical ability. He is a great guy to have, but as your 7-8 guy where he isn't under pressure to produce. Doesn't make many dumb plays. Is often over-matched physically. Patience with him, just getting into it, young.
I think he's actually pretty quick for a 6'5" guy and is a lot stronger than most guards he'll go up against - footspeed though is another story, I feel he brings a toughness and attitude that few other players on the team do - maybe Pemsl
I'm not saying he can't or shouldn't be the leader at all. The point is that, ideally, your upperclassmen should set the tone and be the leaders in any sport. Leadership is about experience and maturity, not ability.
Concur, and notice, he almost always plays with his head up.