First and foremost before any of the updates, I'd just like to acknowledge Ryan James and what a great job he did at Rivals as he's making the move over to join Ryan Burns at Scout as of tomorrow.
Anyways, brief player updates from practice (from a non-Pitino standpoint)....
Curry- Surprisingly, Curry not Coffey has been the most impactful freshman in practices so far. Players are VERY excited about what he's going to be able to do. Came into camp with some great size for the power forward position and he's playing very confidently so far. Has had a plan of attack and shown good skills so far in practice. Gopher fans should be VERY excited about what he's going to be able to bring.
Coffey- Great passer so far in practice and has been setting up teammates very well. Not looking to score enough, but the sense is that it will come in time.
Hurt- Has been as expected in practices so far. Hasn't shown anything too special yet, but he's holding up just fine and competing.
Davonte- Great size and easily one of the most talented on the team. Has a good shot... sometimes he gets in his own way and makes things more complicated for himself within the scheme of the play. Needs to "simplify" his game. Should be a great weapon for the team regardless.
Dupree- Echoing what Pitino has said... he has definitely improved in the offseason. He understands the game much better and his shot has been looking good. Still needs to add some weight.
Anyways, brief player updates from practice (from a non-Pitino standpoint)....
Curry- Surprisingly, Curry not Coffey has been the most impactful freshman in practices so far. Players are VERY excited about what he's going to be able to do. Came into camp with some great size for the power forward position and he's playing very confidently so far. Has had a plan of attack and shown good skills so far in practice. Gopher fans should be VERY excited about what he's going to be able to bring.
Coffey- Great passer so far in practice and has been setting up teammates very well. Not looking to score enough, but the sense is that it will come in time.
Hurt- Has been as expected in practices so far. Hasn't shown anything too special yet, but he's holding up just fine and competing.
Davonte- Great size and easily one of the most talented on the team. Has a good shot... sometimes he gets in his own way and makes things more complicated for himself within the scheme of the play. Needs to "simplify" his game. Should be a great weapon for the team regardless.
Dupree- Echoing what Pitino has said... he has definitely improved in the offseason. He understands the game much better and his shot has been looking good. Still needs to add some weight.