Meeting with fans at the 1870 Court, someone asked who — aside from Julian Champagnie and Posh Alexander — on the Red Storm is likely to make a difference for the team this year. The first response was Aaron Wheeler, due to his length and athleticism, as fans looked to more challenging games ahead. One fan pointed out that Wheeler seems to be hitting his long range jumpers in rhythm and could take some pressure off of Julian Champagnie.
The second Johnnie on everyone’s mind was Montez Mathis, particularly for his defensive ability. One fan shared, “if only he had a reliable jump shot, he would be a second-team Big East player.