One look around the Al McGuire Center after Saturday’s open practice, and it’s clear fans’ attention is on Markus Howard. A lengthy line formed for autographs as he talked to media.
Yet the reigning BIG EAST Player of the Year has his focus elsewhere — on mentoring newcomer guards Symir Torrence and Dexter Akanno.
“This being my fourth year, I think all I can do is (just try) to get what I’ve learned and give it to the younger guys,” Howard said. “That’s kind of been my thing is trying to be a big brother, a mentor, to these guys.