Marcus LoVett has now missed the last three games due to an ankle injury and the void he’s left behind has forced Ponds to elevate his play. With LoVett sidelined, the Red Storm have managed to go 2-1 and should probably be undefeated over the stretch.
Unlike last year, coach Mullin has more than one option for running the point and Shamorie Ponds has taken on the burden. Ponds has 23 points per game over the stretch, on 53% shooting from the floor and 54% shooting from deep - a step up from his 15.3 points per game on 46% shooting and 41% shooting from deep before LoVett’s injury.