I like the idea of running the offense completely through ponds. He is overall careful with the ball and a capable passer out of the double team. Will allow for more open catch and shoot opportunities for Lovett/Ahmed. I also didn't mind seeing him with his back to the basket a few times. It gives him a lot of options.
Simon is this teams 2nd best player, IMO. He showed a great ability to score when needed last night. He can hit the open 3, can pass, rebound, and plays defense.
I like what Trimble brings as a freshman. He should be a good 4 year role player. He's been exactly what he was advertised as.
One of Yakwe/Owens/or Clark needs to take a big leap forward this season in terms of rebounding or else I don't see us finishing much better than .500 in BE play. Our guards should not be getting double digit rebounds while our bruising power forward gets 3.
But, if you told me prior to the season we'd be 8-1 going into the Arizona St. game, I would take that in a heartbeat. A win against them would be absolutely huge.