Shoutout to Mario Kegler...

[MissStFan87]

I thought Mario gave one of his best efforts tonight. He helped create turnovers on defense, battled inside for boards and drew fouls, and knocked down a few shots. His play can be huge going forward.

 

[57stratdawg]

He's up and down. Glad to see him getting it ramped up on D.

Seems like he's still trying to find his spot on the floor offensively.

 

[KurtRambis4]

This was one

of the few times this season that I've seen us run plays for him. I liked it.

ETA: He also did great taking the ball and driving to the hole. Someone get him in touch with Dontae!

 

[Bulldogg31]

Somebody downvoted praise for Kegler. The trolls are out.

 

[Msubulldogfan1]

Somebody downvoted praise for Kegler. The trolls are out.

I wish you could see who gives neg reps

 

[coach66]

Howland trying to make him a slasher, take it to the basket type player first

outside shooter second. Ben is right, hope he and his handler Omar listen.

 

[mstateglfr]

Howland trying to make him a slasher, take it to the basket type player first outside shooter second. Ben is right, hope he and his handler Omar listen.

For sure this is what needs to happen for the rest of the year, at least at this current pace. Kegler is 3-17 from deep in conference play. Unless his shot suddenly changes mid-season and he becomes accurate, then he should use his size mismatch(which he has a lot of times at his position) and get into the paint as much as he can.

 

[Hump4Hoops]

It could always be a mis-click - for some reason there's no way to change your vote.

 

[thf24]

For sure this is what needs to happen for the rest of the year, at least at this current pace. Kegler is 3-17 from deep in conference play. Unless his shot suddenly changes mid-season and he becomes accurate, then he should use his size mismatch(which he has a lot of times at his position) and get into the paint as much as he can.

I think his poor shot selection is hurting him worse in conference play because he isn't left open as much. That's the main area he needs to improve in my opinion; hasn't seemed to click with him yet like it has for the other freshmen. May not come until next year, but as long as he plays hard like last night he'll be an asset the rest of the season regardless.