Brian Bowen entered at the 14:32 mark of the first half, his signature golden hair tied up in a bun. His looks are everything this week.
Thursday represented not only his NBA combine debut, but his first live-game appearance in front of media members, scouts, coaches and general managers in a while.
The (current) South Carolina Gamecock is a player of great intrigue at this event. Here are three things we learned from day one:
1. Bowen is not tipping his hand in any direction.
While Bowen’s coach (Frank Martin) and lawyer (Jason Setchen) have been outspoken about his intentions to return to USC – should the NCAA make that an option – the player himself was a little more reserved Thursday.