Senior forward Kentan Facey scored just nine points in the Huskies’ first four games of the season. In their last four games, he scored 41 points, including a career-high 20 in an 80-59 win over North Florida on Sunday.
Facey’s recent improvements stem from three things: his motivation to score, positioning in the paint, and UConn’s increased focus on getting the ball inside.
As soon as Facey catches the ball, he puts his head down and looks towards the basket to score. He’s been shooting the short, turnaround jumper very effectively recently.
This time, Facey gets the ball on the wing after setting a screen.