Bunch is a workhorse with a great motor and he moves well. When we saw him, that’s the first thing that stood out for us was the full on effort that he played with. He chased loose balls, competed through contact and stayed involved even when it looked as if he was out of the play. That matters, especially for a freshman trying to find his way onto the floor. This would surely earn him some minutes as it’s these culture shifting plays. The motor can be Bunch’s calling card while his skill set continues developing. He’ll eventually need to establish where he can consistently help offensively, but effort gives him a head start. If he becomes a guy coaches can trust to rebound, defend and bring energy every time he’s called, there will be opportunities to grow from there. We made sure to put him on the watch list after we saw him play and we’re sure we’ll be seeing more of him. 

Bunch was one of the more noticeable hustle players at the showcase, playing every possession with a high level motor and refusing to let plays die. He competed through contact, chased down loose balls and consistently stayed engaged regardless of where the ball was. His effort was matched by a team first approach, as he made the extra play and did whatever was needed to help his group succeed. Bunch played with real toughness and energy, showing the type of competitive edge that can elevate a team beyond the stat sheet