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RH: Paul Mills Likes Boyd's Vision, Size To Run Offense

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By Paul Suellentrop

Thomas Boyd sends his son basketball videos for instruction and motivation. Karon Boyd loves defense. His father fuels that part of the game by highlighting shutdown NBA stars such as Gary Payton, Draymond Green and Dennis Rodman.

This summer, video work is taking a new direction as Boyd's offensive responsibilities change at Wichita State. Boyd, a 6-foot-6 transfer from East Tennessee State, is learning point guard duties.

"My dad always sends me videos," Boyd said. "I'll watch how (guards) facilitate the ball, maneuver out of (defensive pressure and switches), things like that.