It’s too early in the season to make long-term assumptions about a player, but San Diego State men’s basketball sophomore forward Malik Pope had people scratching their heads with his slow start to the season.
The 6-foot-10 NBA Draft prospect started the season out 1-for-12 from the field and had as many turnovers (four) as points going into Wednesday’s game against San Diego Christian College.
He looked to be on the same path as he missed two open 3-pointers in the first five minutes of the game and was subbed out.
Pope was able to use the time on the bench to remember a vital facet of his game.