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When redshirt sophomore George King decided to sit out last year to better advance his game, the move confused many fans. But after his breakout performance in the University of Colorado’s game against Iowa State last Friday, it’s clear that his decision ultimately paid off.
“Well, what fueled it was me realizing that I’m already a pretty good player and I can kind of be myself, a better player by getting a year off and just working on my game and picking up stuff on the mental aspect as well as the physical, and I did,” King said.