A slow start that resulted in being written off by some fans in November has made Paul Mulcahy’s emergence in Big Ten play that much more fun to watch. After struggling to adjust to his new role as the starting point guard and primary ball handler early in the season, something has clicked for the 6’6” junior from Bayonne, New Jersey. Actually, more like exploded.
This past week has been the culmination of Mulcahy’s evolution from supporting cast member to spirited leader and the guy that makes the offense work. After a 31 point, 7 assist, 7 rebound performance in which he almost single handedly willed Rutgers to victory after trailing by 24 points, Mulcahy delivered a surgical effort with 15 points, 12 assists, 3 rebounds and a steal.