Friday, March 28, 2014

Can Gus do it? Why you don't give up on big men.

Most of the time, at our level, big men must serve an apprenticeship. They are not good right off the bat. They have to mature and learn to play their position. Wisconsin's Frank Kaminsky is a prime example. Last year he was a sophomore back-up center, out of the limelight and usually on the bench. He averaged 10.3 minutes per game, 4.2 points and 1.8 rebounds. This year he has burst onto the national scene, and this week completely dominated Baylor's athletic team in Wisconsin's Sweet Sixteen win. He is averaging 13.7 points and 6.2 rebounds and is the focal point of the offense of a Badger team that has made it (at least) to the Elite Eight.

Gus Leeper has been a steady, if unspectacular, post player for the Trojans in his three years here. He has battled injuries, which has not helped the situation, but no one would call him a star. But who knows about next season? He has a good work ethic and attitude, and certainly is bull strong. Why not a breakout year for Gus?

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