If Gavin was so lost in games 1-6 (he missed game 5) when he averaged 14 minutes per game why did the team play so well and he perform well on the court? He had 6 blocks in the 5 games, 16 rebounds, shot 60% from the field and 80% from the free throw line. The team went 5-1 playing well in their one loss (Baxter also played well in the loss to Nevada).

Then when Rose figured out Baxter wasn't ready, the team started losing to Houston, then to Illinois St, then to Weber St. The team suffered through a 4-7 stretch before Rose decided Baxter was ready again. Then the club has gone 5-2 since. Odd.