Redshirt senior guard Pancake Thomas nailed a three in the waning seconds of the first overtime in WKU’s matchup against Kentucky Wesleyan College on Saturday, sending the game to a second overtime and asserting himself as a key player in the Hilltoppers’ rebuilt lineup.
Head Coach Rick Stansbury sees Thomas’ experience on the team as a positive. Stansbury has stressed even though he is new to the team, Thomas’ veteran status needs to be taken advantage of in terms of him being a leader on the court.
“It’s hard for a new guy sometimes, but he needs to understand that he’s not just new, but he’s a veteran on this team,” Stansbury said.