WSUfan said:
Senglin is currently averaging 11.2 ppg
He has made 35/91 3-pointers to date.
Watch for his numbers to sky rocket...
In comparing both Lillard and Senglin, its creepy to compare freshman campaigns. Dame finished his freshman year averaging 11.5 ppg, I think Senglin can top that mark with our remaining games. He will need to begin averaging 15-22 ppg to catch Lillard though in years to come. With J-rich and Dev gone next year, he will get more touches and shots. Lillard also ended his freshman year shooting 49/131 from downtown. I think Senglin will pass his mark of 49. :notworthy:
Although I don't doubt the "Sky's" the limit for Senglin, I do worry about potential setback next season as Weber has experienced this season. I see the talent and growth of Bolomboy, Hill and even Gittens (albeit not as fast/much.) I realize on paper we have more big talent coming in next season, but the adjustment of those new faces and the loss of Tres, JR, and especially Berry could very well cause another stretch of time to get things figured out and the players gelling as they finally seem to be this season.
Additionally, it's hard to imagine (right now) that Senglin will be able to "ride" those kinds of changes to the team and create for himself or be as consistent as Dame was. In addition to Lillard's work ethic, his consistency and ability to carry the team offensively was what made him so much more special than other talents in the league. Don't get me wrong, I don't doubt it's possible for Senglin and I really hope for Weber's sake he can be that good, I'm just not sure I believe it quite yet.