Before the season started, many expected Scottie Lindsey to take a bigger role on the team or even have a breakout season, especially given Vic Law's injury. Maybe he could even become a reliable starter by the end of the year. After showing glimpses of his scoring talent in his freshman year, the possible upside for the sophomore from Illinois was huge.
Those rosy outcomes did not happen, even as Lindsey showed occasional flashes of brilliance. Lindsey was mainly used as an offensive spark off the bench and was quickly pulled if he was not shooting the ball well.