much as possible early on. Then, in the second half, he seems to be more aggressive when it makes sense. I think his points tend to be lower in the first half as a result.

This mindset could stem from him being new to college basketball, new to the States, and, especially, new to the team. I believe he may want to avoid being seen as someone who’s looking to pad his own stats.

If any of this is accurate—and deliberate on his part—I think it’s a sign of maturity for the game beyond his years.