One of my favorite things to do in a game is watch an opposing team attempt to figure out Kessler in real time. His lean 85” figure moves with surprising grace and agility. He’s able to adequately defend 1-5 against even the strongest opponents. His game has evolved significantly since the season began in November.
Offensively, he is almost unstoppable with the pick and roll. Opposing coaches have burned several timeouts as a direct result of consecutive Auburn possessions that ended with an easy Kessler basket, surrounded by defenders that seem genuinely puzzled at how Kessler got to the rim.