I think this team played incredibly hard for most of the season because Artis, Moore, and Morris set a high standard. That being said, the lack of a legimate inside force was too much for this team to overcome. Here are my grades for the year.
Lee Moore - A - The kid was a scoring machine that seemed to get better as the year went on. He has a knack for finishing. The area he needs to work on is defense. If he has two more years then watch out.
Earvin Morris - B + This pre-conference All CUSA player did not quite meet expectations but was a consistent scoring threat from the inside and out. Defensively, he was an above average player. He was a class act and he will be missed.
Dominic Artis - B+ Came as a heralded recruit and played well but did not overwhelm. Towards the end of the season he got more aggressive with his drives to the basket. He did not put up J. Stone assist to turnover ratios but he was a solid and unselfish floor general.
Terry Winn - A This freshman (who should really be a junior) played lights out the second half of the season. He would get an plus with his grade but the first half of the season he was inconsistent. He competes offensively and defensively at a very high level. If he remains disciplined and committed he is going to be a beast for the next three years.
Omega Harris - B Omega improved his outside shot dramatically and played more under control. That being said, he still has to learn to finish.
Hooper Vint - C Hooper had more offensive production than many of us expected but defensively he was a liability and did not rebound as well as he should have given his size. He stayed with the program for four years and will graduate. I wish him the best.
Tevin Caldwell - B Caldwell is all class. He stepped in when he had to and played well. An argument can be made that he deserved more play time as his effort and intensity were electric. He also will graduate and he represented UTEP and El Paso very well.
Jake Flaggert - C - Coming off a redshirt year many of us expected more from this kid who had a decent freshman year. He was heralded for his leaping ability but that has not translated any on floor impact. Defensively he needs to improve his foot speed and he needs to add needs to add a drive to the basket dimension to his game.
Trey Touchet - C + This two-time Louisiana Player of the Year winner had a decent freshman year coming off a redshirt. He needs to work on his foot speed and he needs to get more comfortable bringing the ball up the court. He has high basketball IQ but is still adjusting to the D1 game.
Brodericks Jones - D+ This heralded recruit did okay in limited playing time. He will not impact the game at this level unless he puts on 25 pounds of muscle.
Paul Thomas - see above
Lee Moore - A - The kid was a scoring machine that seemed to get better as the year went on. He has a knack for finishing. The area he needs to work on is defense. If he has two more years then watch out.
Earvin Morris - B + This pre-conference All CUSA player did not quite meet expectations but was a consistent scoring threat from the inside and out. Defensively, he was an above average player. He was a class act and he will be missed.
Dominic Artis - B+ Came as a heralded recruit and played well but did not overwhelm. Towards the end of the season he got more aggressive with his drives to the basket. He did not put up J. Stone assist to turnover ratios but he was a solid and unselfish floor general.
Terry Winn - A This freshman (who should really be a junior) played lights out the second half of the season. He would get an plus with his grade but the first half of the season he was inconsistent. He competes offensively and defensively at a very high level. If he remains disciplined and committed he is going to be a beast for the next three years.
Omega Harris - B Omega improved his outside shot dramatically and played more under control. That being said, he still has to learn to finish.
Hooper Vint - C Hooper had more offensive production than many of us expected but defensively he was a liability and did not rebound as well as he should have given his size. He stayed with the program for four years and will graduate. I wish him the best.
Tevin Caldwell - B Caldwell is all class. He stepped in when he had to and played well. An argument can be made that he deserved more play time as his effort and intensity were electric. He also will graduate and he represented UTEP and El Paso very well.
Jake Flaggert - C - Coming off a redshirt year many of us expected more from this kid who had a decent freshman year. He was heralded for his leaping ability but that has not translated any on floor impact. Defensively he needs to improve his foot speed and he needs to add needs to add a drive to the basket dimension to his game.
Trey Touchet - C + This two-time Louisiana Player of the Year winner had a decent freshman year coming off a redshirt. He needs to work on his foot speed and he needs to get more comfortable bringing the ball up the court. He has high basketball IQ but is still adjusting to the D1 game.
Brodericks Jones - D+ This heralded recruit did okay in limited playing time. He will not impact the game at this level unless he puts on 25 pounds of muscle.
Paul Thomas - see above
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