I have watched all but one of these games, and would like to take this opportunity through the midway point to give the players a grade on their performance.
•Robin Thompson, Redshirt freshman, forward
Thompson started a few games in 2014 before hurting his ankle and missing most of last season. Whatever confidence coaches had in him or whatever promise he showed last year must have disappeared because he has not logged much time in 2015-16.
•Austin Ruder, junior, guard
Ruder has been working to get over sports hernia surgery and has also not played a whole lot.