Gutierrez is an underrated player who was a bit overshadowed by having to share the floor with the nation’s best scorer, but what impresses me is how he still manages to find his own in games. He averaged 10.1 ppg and had 2.6 boards to go along with it and found his rhythm during the second half of the season as he finally figured out how to play alongside his guard and find holes. I thought he became a valuable offensive outlet when teams focused their attention on Elias, and believe there’s another level he can reach this year. He finds gaps in the defense, makes himself available, he seems ready to shoot and I’d like to see him become more creative with the ball, particularly catching around the high post, facilitating and attacking when defenders overcommit on trying to stop the other scorers. Those opportunities could open up another four to six points a night for him and hope he’s used like that. Jeremiah has already  shown he can contribute but now it’s about adding that versatility and producing in rebounding and defense as well. I think he’s a key piece for Denver West this year.