Hannahs is averaging (remarkably) only 23.5 minutes per game this season. He averaged 27.1 minutes per game last season. If he were playing the same # of minutes as last season, and the team played 32 games (like last season), based on his current season production, totals would be as follows:
There is one thing different about Dusty’s game this year vs last year. Last year, when guarded very tight, he would drive around his man and then pull up for a 10-12 foot floater. This year, I’ve noticed in those same instances, he’s trying to finish at the rim more, rather than always stopping and shooting the floater.
This tactic will get him more free throw opportunities, but also will get him more shots blocked. I’m not sure how that would even out for him scoring-wise. Obviously, he’ll hit a higher percentage of free throws than he will 10-12 foot floaters. However, free throws are only 1 point each.
Anyway, just something I’ve noticed so far this year. I’m assuming this is a calculated move by Dusty. However, it could be that he’s just seeing what he thinks would be an open move to the basket, but weak-side help is getting there sooner than he expected.
Dusty is a scorer vs shooter. At the current pace, he will have his legs down the back stretch of the season.That could be a difference maker. I remember the Florida game in the SEC tournament. You could see him telling a Florida player “You can’t guard me”.
Either way, the kid is instant offense. When he is on the floor, I feel there is less of a chance of a dead period. Having watched him grow up around here, I am so proud of him. Always thought he would play Division One ball, but never thought he would score like he is and take the defender off the dribble.
Dusty is fine. His arc percentage is climbing, and he gets to the line like a high-flyer. He’s top 75 in the nation in made FT rate. Dusty converted a lot of twos last year. His game is much more diverse than many outsiders realize. He and Beard seem to be embracing the shock-trooper roles of inflicting gashing wounds on the opposition off the bench. That unit is also defending pretty well despite some supposedly weak individual defenders.
Dusty is fine. His arc percentage is climbing, and he gets to the line like a high-flyer. He’s top 75 in the nation in made FT rate. Dusty converted a lot of twos last year. His game is much more diverse than many outsiders realize. He and Beard seem to be embracing the shock-trooper roles of inflicting gashing wounds on the opposition off the bench. That unit is also defending pretty well despite some supposedly weak individual defenders.