If the 2016-17 Cincinnati Bearcats were Troy Caupain’s team, then this year’s version belongs to Gary Clark. Kyle Washington may also be a senior and Jacob Evans could be the biggest star, but Clark is the straw that stirs the drink. He has filled that underlying and unassuming role since he got on campus, starting in 101 games over the last three years. As he ventures out for his final season, Clark has a chance to be the leader for one of the best Mick Cronin teams.
Clark isn’t your typical MVP, but that’s the role he was born to play for the Bearcats.