Mick Cronin has made no secret that he wants Gary Clark to become more aggressive. He’s repeatedly said in postgame press conferences that he’d like for Clark to be a meaner presence on the court, and less unselfish. He’s called him a “reluctant star” at times, but not without also acknowledging that his reserved personality has helped make the team better in some ways.
Early in the year it was Clark’s unselfishness that gave Kyle Washington a chance to star in November and December. The Bearcats have never had two dynamic interior scorers like Clark and Washington, and it was Clark who willingly stepped back to allow Washington a chance to find his place in the offense.