Per the press conference after the Old Dominion game, this is the first time in school history that the team has begun 4-0 in 3 straight seasons which is exciting. Hopefully this year turns out better than those previous two.
That said, the games have been fun. It seems like there is a deep team and they seem to be having fun playing together. Six GW players are averaging over 10 points per game, which is always a great problem to have. It reminds me of the 2004-2008 teams that had a ton of success with a deep, athletic squad.
Garrett Johnson is back from a mild injury earlier this year and is averaging 15 points a game in his two games so far, which is great to see after his medical issues in previous years. Trey Dinkins has been a revelation and is averaging 14.3 ppg, followed by Rafael Castro at 14 and then Tyrone Marshall, Bubu Benjamin and Christian Jones all above 10 points per game. And there's not a big drop-off either, Trey Autry, Jean Aranguren, and Luke Hunger are all averaging at least 7.5 points. Anybody can contribute any game, it seems like.
The team is shooting pretty well, 51% from the floor and34% from three plus 73% from the free throw line, and is averaging 12 boards more per game than their opponents.
The biggest remaining test for the Revs is Florida on Dec. 13 but there are some other good games coming up -- McNeese State, Middle Tennessee, and Murray State are all up next at the Cayman Islands Classic.
Let's go! Raise High!
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