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Why Nico Mannion should return next season(and isn’t ready for the NBA)

After playing three years at Pinnacle High School in Phoenix, AZ; Nico Mannion was named an All-American, a Gatorade Player of the Year after just his sophomore season, however, after a year in Tucson, he has found himself in uncharted waters.

Despite the solid numbers, overall I feel Nico has struggled to get off consistent, high percentage shots in coach Sean Miller’s motion offense and he doesn’t seem to ‘quarterback and command’ the offense like we all thought he would.

After watching numerous games, there would be time he wouldn’t really call any plays for his star players.