But SJ was a 2 for a rather different reason. Defensively SJ didn't fall to the 2 like Knell fell to the 3. As we saw more & more later in the season, SJ can be a defensive force covering the opponent's lead scoring guard. He was our only answer for Pepperdine's star Freshman guard, & for SF's Bouyea. Watching Knell try to cover either of those guys for even 5 minutes woulda been an extremely painful affair.

But Pope never woulda put Knell in that position. SJ was locking down some guys who were having their way with the likes of Seneca & even Gideon.

Another thing we saw more & more of this season was SJ & Knell sharing the court. The ball moved very well with that group, yet it was ALWAYS SJ at the 2 & Knell at the 3. Athletically & size-wise, that lineup could only last very short stretches though.