After months of anticipation, Jarred Vanderbilt has returned from his mysterious foot injury and is finally beginning to make a real impact on the court. And although he hasn’t completely lived up to the (ridiculously-high) expectations of hopeful fans thus far, he has changed the dynamic of the team. In the South Carolina game – his first college matchup – he gave us six reasons to be really excited for his season. But the brightest news surrounding the 6-foot-9 forward stems from his versatility.
In just three short games, he’s emerged as one of (if not the) best passer on the team; he’s showed us he can guard the perimeter; he’s most definitely showed us he can provide a much-needed energy boost and a sense of urgency.