Cane Broome is scoring more points per game than he did a year ago. His offensive rating is higher this season than it was in either of his two seasons at Sacred Heart when he averaged 18.7 points per game. He is shooting a career-high percentage from the free throw line (81.8 percent). He has slashed his turnover rate by 2.5 percent. Despite all those facts, Broome is having a frustratingly inconsistent season.
That was encapsulated perfectly during the last week as the Cincinnati Bearcats opened American Athletic Conference play. Broome was absolutely sensational in Wednesday’s win over Tulane, as he scored 17 points on 6-of-7 shooting to go with three assists.