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D'Shawn Schwartz epitomizing inconsistent season for CU hoops

It's not as if last season was an easy one for D'Shawn Schwartz. Any first season at the Division I level comes with its fair share of challenges, and the guard out of Colorado Springs had the twin burdens of being the top-rated recruit in a well-regarded recruiting class while also taking on the pressure of playing in his home state at the University of Colorado.

Schwartz essentially played as the backup to George King last year, shooting a commendable .383 from 3-point range while averaging 13.1 minutes per game.

Schwartz has assumed a much larger role this year, and as the Buffs get set to host Oregon State Thursday night (7 p.