Who is the most improved Shocker this Season?

[forevershockerfan]

After watching some summer games, my preseason pick would have been David Kyles. A case could be made that each and every returning Shocker player did indeed improve as did our team. However, Hannah, JT, Stutz, and Hatch all improved by leaps and bounds. My MVP is Hannah. However, who was the most improved Shocker this Season? Discuss.

[newshock1234]

I think a case can be made for a number of guys, but my vote would go to stutz, just seems like hes starting to get use to the physicality of the valley and hes gotten alot better at finishing at the basket with contact.

[shockar25]

Stutz, hands down. Others have had a good season, but Stutz has shown the most growth--particularly when he's been given a chance. Starting him today was a good idea.

[ShockerKhan]

It really looks like G Stutz is peaking at just the right time. His 'D' is so much better now than early in the year.
He is also one of the few on the team that scores with both hands. He gets my vote.

[twister17e]

I agree with ShockerKhan & shockar25, my vote goes to Stutz. The big guy has gained confidence over the last half of the season and it shows on the court.

[1972Shocker]

I would agree with Garrett, especially compared to last year.

D-Will has made some big strides during this year also.

[DUShock]

It's too early to tell, there's at least 6 to 12 games to play this season ;)

Go Shocks!!!!

[forevershockerfan]

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REPLY #7

[GoShockers89]

I'd vote for Hatch.

I never, ever thought he could be this kind of factor on offense.

[shockerfan]

My vote is Stutz hands down.

[wu_shizzle]

My vote is Stutz hands down.

It's not even close. Garrett is really starting to shine.

[Aargh]

I've got to go with Stutz.

He is going to dominate this league before he's done here.

Put another 15 pounds of muscle on that frame and he's going to be a handful next year. By the time he's a Sr, he could weigh in at 280. He will hold that weight better than Egelseder. As a Jr or a Sr he's a little more likely to get some whistles that benefit him.

[1979Shocker]

If you go by how much they improved from last year's team, Hatch would edge out Stutz for the most improved player.

Here are last year's final Prouty Ratings for the returning players, this year's current ratings, and the percentage improvement.

Player 08/09 09/10
Hatch  0.246 0.391 +58.94%
Stutz  0.261 0.359 +37.55%
Kyles  0.256 0.337 +31.64%
Durley 0.327 0.412 +25.99%
Hannah 0.403 0.476 +18.11%
Ellis  0.244 0.268 + 9.83%
Murry  0.354 0.440 + 0.24%

[ShockerFever]

Hatch has improved A LOT since last year. However, I agree GS has made the most strides.

MTXE/Cold is noticeably silent... 8)

[pinstripers]

From last season to this season? Hatch.