And you wouldn’t know it just by looking at the box score.
In his first three games as a Wildcat, Hagans finished with a total of four points on 2-6 shooting, to go with only one steal, zero blocks, and seven total fouls. We knew the offensive struggles were likely, but he wasn’t putting on the defensive clinic fans expected going into the year.
Against VMI, however, we finally saw a glimpse of just how special Hagans can become by the end of the season. It was the first time the five-star freshman truly looked comfortable out on the floor.