Mason continues to show steady growth this season, and it’s been especially noticeable as he’s become more aggressive offensively and looked to score with greater volume. That mindset shift has added another layer to his game.

On Tuesday, AJ shot the ball well from beyond the arc, knocking down threes both off the catch and out of ball screens. He did a nice job dragging defenders out, keeping them on his hip, and rising up abruptly for pull-ups when they gave him space. His confidence as a perimeter shooter is clearly trending upward.

He was also assertive when attacking the paint, initiating contact and creating just enough separation to finish over or around defenders. He didn’t shy away from physicality and played with purpose when getting downhill.

Defensively, he made his presence felt in the full court, applying pressure, forcing turnovers, and helping dictate the tempo of the game. That activity on the defensive end continues to fuel his overall impact.

Mason continues to show steady growth this season, and it’s been especially noticeable as he’s become more aggressive offensively and looked to score with greater volume. That mindset shift has added another layer to his game.

On Tuesday, AJ shot the ball well from beyond the arc, knocking down threes both off the catch and out of ball screens. He did a nice job dragging defenders out, keeping them on his hip, and rising up abruptly for pull-ups when they gave him space. His confidence as a perimeter shooter is clearly trending upward.

He was also assertive when attacking the paint, initiating contact and creating just enough separation to finish over or around defenders. He didn’t shy away from physicality and played with purpose when getting downhill.

Defensively, he made his presence felt in the full court, applying pressure, forcing turnovers, and helping dictate the tempo of the game. That activity on the defensive end continues to fuel his overall impact.