This is just my observation, and I have no data to back it up, but I think he’s shooting less threes and driving the lane more. Anyone else feel that to be the case?

Gray is my favorite Zag, in part because he does go about his business so quietly, or at least used to. Last night and the last few games have been a revelation. Since the midpart of the season Steven has been a much more confident and active player. He’s shown flashes in the past, but it was always just a play here or there. Now he seems involved in all aspects of the game, providing tough D, bringing the ball down the court, driving the lane, scoring off inbounds plays, grabbing boards and loose balls, and last night, injecting some maturity into an emotional moment when he pulled Manny back into the huddle after a foul. The guys is a tough and cagey player. But I will say that as much as I love his game, he has room to grow. He can be a better shooter because the form is already there. I think it’s a confidence thing and maybe a fitness thing because he is so active out there for such long stretches. Hopefully Manny can spell him a bit and we can get more Gray at 100 percent, because that player is unbelievable and his joy is infectious.

we were discussing who would/should step up and lead the team next year. No one (including myself – I said Elias) said Steven. I’m really reconsidering that now. He’s playing great, willing to throw the team on his back and just plain looks like he’s having a great time. I’m now beginning to think that he could be the leader we will be looking for next year.

it seemed the previous two years he was attempting to be primarily a 3pt specialist. This year he still shoots the 3, but now if the touch is not there he cuts to the basket and/or shoots midrange jumpers. He has also become one of our best man to man defenders (per Few even) and a solid FT shooter (not Ravio #s but respectable). He has become a complete player. He has hit a clutch 3 late in games as he did last night v. SC as he has a few other nights. I am very comfortable to witnessing Steven carry the torch of the Zags next season just as Calvary to Dickau, Stepp, Turiaf, Morrisson, & Bouldin have done this decade.

such as the one from Elias to Matt, or Matt to Steven last night , Matt or Steven to Elias multiple nights or even Gibbs’ bullit to Elias (or was it Sacre); which is why it is so frustrating to watch the teammates pass the ball to a teammate only one to two feet away from the passer, especially when the player himself is only 2-4 feet from the basket. It must happen 4-5 times a game. It seems to be happening outside the arc as well now. Also they have cut down on it, but they still seem to shuffle their feet for a travel once or twice.
Gonzaga is an excellent passing team though they do make a dumbfounded play 4-5 times a game, I must remind myself we still only have one starting senior & junior. Yes this is late in the season, these men are young still.
On bit of great news also is that we have been on the road alot this conference schedule. After San Francisco tommorrow night we will have only two on the road & five home games in conference play.
That will definately help the Zags’ intensity the last month of the regular season, they will have the rest , comfort, practice preperation and the fans, the alum, the students, the Kennel motivating them to take it to the house!
Just focus on San Francisco and don’t forget to finish that term paper!

YOU must have a floor General. Do most of you really think the coaching staff will move Steven to that position for his Senior year? Just curious! Soundpound………..I think it was his Sophmore year for 52 but it could’ve been his Freshman year.