When we as fans watch college basketball, what criteria do we consider when evaluating a player? Often we evaluate athleticism or how accurate his jump shot is or whether or not he dives on the floor. But what about a player’s mental state? What about his rapport with coaches or with other players, even those bonds off the court? Many fans don’t even consider this aspect of a player’s make-up.
Take for example, Sheldon McClellan.
To dig deeper into the journey of the now confident and composed leader on this year’s Miami squad, we have to go back six years to Bellaire High School in Houston, Texas.