There’s little question that RaShid Gaston is a monster. He could scarcely have been a bigger part of his team the last time he played, dropping 15.5/9.6/1.4 on .626/.000/.543 shooting two years ago at Norfolk State. Now he’s older, stronger, and has over a year of practicing against some of the best big men the Big East has to offer under his belt. He could be colossal this year.
The subtext to all this is that the difference between performing at Norfolk State and performing at Xavier is monstrous. The jump between leagues is legitimate, and what used to be a half step faster than anyone could end up being a half step slower than everyone.