Pesik wrote:
Nate
Realistic Improvements:
- Mastery of a skillset- Nate is good at most things but he isnt great at anything . would love to see him latch on to a skillset and become a master at it (driving, shooting, defense, passing etc)
- Initiating half-court offense- more assertive in attacking
- Improving vertical/Going up stronger- 75% of blocks against our team that didn’t result in fouls last season were on Nate, 3 were momentum changing (looked like easy transition points for us that led to easy points for them). He doesn’t up go strong. he needs to be either dunking it or atleast protecting the ball with his body like rob
Unlikely but not impossible improvements:
- Mastery of multiple skillsets
I think Nate Hinton will be much improved for the 2019-2020 season. He has so much untapped potential it is scary. He now has a year of experience on his resume, he knows the speed and physical nature of the college game, he knows what is expected of him by CKS and the staff, and, as you mentioned, he can do several things well. That leads me to believe that he will have a breakout season. I love the versatility in his game. I agree with you that if he becomes more assertive, watch out. He has the skill sets to take over games. I’m hoping that CKS lights that fire under him ala Corey Davis, Jr., i.e., go lead this team and make some plays…be the man on defense and let that elevate your style of play on offense. To me, Nate Hinton has all the ingredients to be a leader. He can adjust to a defense and make plays. If you play him tight on the perimeter, he can go past you to the rim. If you step back and give him a look at the long ball, he can make it. He can dribble/drive and pull up for a mid-range jumper, or finish at the rim. As he matures and gets stronger, he will be a go-to guy for CKS. Nate Hinton was an excellent find by this coaching staff.
I guess you can tell, I’m amped up to see this kid do big things for our Coogs!
Go Coogs! Peace.