One of the first things that stood out was his athletic ability and motor. Early in the game, he crashed the boards from the three-point line for a tip-in basket, setting the tone for the type of effort he would bring throughout the contest. His energy never seemed to slow down, consistently impacting the game from start to finish.

He was active on both ends of the floor, making his presence felt on the glass with offensive put-backs while also providing valuable help defense that altered and challenged shots around the basket.

With the ball in his hands, he showed the ability to handle and create from the top of the key. A nice change of pace allowed him to get by defenders and attack the rim for finishes in traffic. He is the type of player who gives maximum effort for all 94 feet and finds ways to impact winning beyond the stat sheet.