Just glancing at the season stats and game logs, one would assume Kentucky freshman guard Brandon Boston Jr. is having a standout season. Leading the team in points (14.4) and steals (1.4) per game, along with sitting in second in total rebounds per game (6.2), the five-star prospect’s numbers are solid on the surface level.
Watching the games, though, it’s clear Boston’s play has not lived up to the hype. Shooting just 38.4% overall and 19.2% from three, the freshman guard has taken 73 shots and 13 free throws to score 72 points. More often than not, he’s been a high volume shooter with poor shot selection, with many attempts coming early in the shot clock and in crucial game situations.