The College of Charleston would have another NCAA Tournament banner or two if the start of Bobby Cremins’ stint as head coach didn’t coincide with the unexpectedly fantabulous Stephen Curry Era at Davidson.
But Curry, the 27-year-old Golden State Warriors’ guard named NBA Most Valuable Player on Monday, was no sure-thing as a college freshman. His other top scholarship offers came from VCU and Winthrop.
“Is this kid any good?” Cremins said to one of his College of Charleston assistant coaches as the Cougars prepared to take on Davidson.
“He’s alright,” the assistant said.
Ten minutes into a 70-58 Wildcats win, Cremins turned back to the assistant coach.