Pennington showed flashes of offensive creation that made him stand out from the younger prospects in the field. He was comfortable looking for scoring opportunities and attacking when he had an opening, giving him a skill to build around as his game matures. Continued improvement in his reads and ability to adjust when the defense takes away his first option will be important to his development.

He was key in setting the tone for his team in their Sunday morning 11:15 a.m. bracket victory, scoring all 11 of his points in the first half, including three key three-pointers to help lead the way.