CBS Rothstein: Ryan Manuel is SMU's new Nick Russell
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Man, if Ryan could hit a jumper that would be a nice full replacement for Nick.
3. Ryan Manuel is SMU's new Nick Russell
One of Larry Brown's major concerns coming into the season was replacing Russell, a terrific perimeter defender who was a critical piece in the Ponies' 27-win campaign a year ago. The 6-4 Manuel has stepped into that role for SMU as of late and the senior looks like he's more than capable of continuing to flourish moving forward. In last Saturday's win over Michigan in Ann Arbor, Manuel held Wolverines' star Caris LeVert to four points and no made 3-point field goals in 37 minutes. A freak athlete that seems to come up with every 50-50 ball that enters his area, Manuel also doesn't demand shots in the scheme of the Ponies' offense. He currently has more free throw attempts (41) than field goal attempts (34) this season.
Man, if Ryan could hit a jumper that would be a nice full replacement for Nick.
3. Ryan Manuel is SMU's new Nick Russell
One of Larry Brown's major concerns coming into the season was replacing Russell, a terrific perimeter defender who was a critical piece in the Ponies' 27-win campaign a year ago. The 6-4 Manuel has stepped into that role for SMU as of late and the senior looks like he's more than capable of continuing to flourish moving forward. In last Saturday's win over Michigan in Ann Arbor, Manuel held Wolverines' star Caris LeVert to four points and no made 3-point field goals in 37 minutes. A freak athlete that seems to come up with every 50-50 ball that enters his area, Manuel also doesn't demand shots in the scheme of the Ponies' offense. He currently has more free throw attempts (41) than field goal attempts (34) this season.