We just got done breaking down how devastating the loss of Markell Johnson has been for NC State. We talked about Johnson’s ability to control pace, his ability to pester the opposing PGs, his active hands, his quick feet, creating deflections and turnovers. We talked about his knack for putting pressure on defenses by getting into the lane and creating chaos. His ability to play at a chaotic pace with a sense of control.
These are things that you just can’t teach. Sure, some of it is learning to take pride in your defense and buying into a system built on going 100% every second you’re on the court, but the execution portion, that’s God-given.