Seventeen. In the past week, that’s how many free throws Immanuel Quickley has attempted; that’s also how many he’s made. It’s also the number of times he’s closed his eyes; it represents the number of deep breaths he’s taken.
Following his perfect 9-for-9 performance Saturday afternoon against Missouri – on the heels of his flawless 8-for-8 night against Louisville – Quickley took a moment to re-trace his steps. When did he start that? You know what I’m talking about – his “calm” face, the one that went viral after his incredible night on the line against the Cards last Saturday.